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How to Sabre Champagne

By Glass of Bubbly / 30th December 2016

There’s something very special about seeing a bottle of Champagne being sabred. Here we show you how it’s done, it’s not as complicated as it looks, but you need to be careful as there are many ways of getting it wrong and ending up with a smashed bottle and Champagne all over the floor or…

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Biodynamic Champagnes

By Glass of Bubbly / 29th December 2016

Biodynamic wines are still a rarity in Champagne, but look hard enough and you’ll find some smaller and lesser known producers are making excellent, noteworthy wines. Biodynamic winemaking, with its holistic approach to the vineyard ecosystem and the health of the soil, plants and organisms both above and below ground, demands determination, commitment and belief.…

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Ring in the New Year with Champagne & Dinner in London

By Glass of Bubbly / 22nd December 2016

Galvin La Chapelle’s New Year’s Eve menu offers the chance to celebrate the festive period in style. Set in a Grade II listed building, there will be both an early and a late sitting, with live music by the Ray Rich Band until 1am. The grandeur of this former Victorian chapel with 30-metre vaulted ceiling…

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International Champagne and Sparkling Wine Awards 2017

By Christopher Walkey / 21st December 2016

Importantly: What benefits do you get by entering? We have tried to develop an innovative approach to how we judge Champagne and Sparkling Wines with a focus on communicating results to the people that matter, the end consumers. We are searching for The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly and this interests consumer read media outlets…

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Taittinger Champagne Dinner at Luton Hoo Hotel

By Glass of Bubbly / 20th December 2016

Aimee Reddick, chef at Luton Hoo Hotel tells us how she creates a pairing menu. When creating a pairing menu for our Champagne Dinners, the first thing I need to do is taste the Champagnes that will be served with each course. Sampling each of the Champagnes with my team of chefs and the sommelier…

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Where to Celebrate the New Year with Champagne in London

By Glass of Bubbly / 19th December 2016

Sail into the New Year with D&D’s Wharf restaurants on an exclusive two hour boat trip down the River Thames to see the fireworks. Leaving Butlers Wharf Chop House at 10.30pm the trip costs £200 per person including unlimited Champagne. For a new year’s eve in the heart of the action, stay in the glamorous…

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Sales of Prosecco in UK Continue to Rise Faster than Champagne

By Glass of Bubbly / 15th December 2016

Prosecco sales across Europe hit €789m in 2016, compared to Champagne sales worth €1.4bn, according to the latest figures from IRI, the provider of big data and predictive analytics for FMCG manufacturers and retailers. While Champagne is outstripping its lower-cost rival by almost double in the market value overall, the figures show that Prosecco continues…

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Champagne Service by Robots in San Francisco

By Glass of Bubbly / 12th December 2016

I am sure we are all aware that technology is advancing and at an alarming pace too, it surrounds us every where and sometimes we do not even realise when we are using it! What about room service though, that knock on the door for breakfast or for that bottle of wine you have ordered……

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Champagne Taittinger Official Partner of British Independent Film Awards

By Glass of Bubbly / 8th December 2016

Champagne Taittinger is the official partner at the British Independent Film Awards. The British Independent Film Awards highlight and celebrate the best independent British film and filmmakers and the best future prospects. Champagne Taittinger was served at the Gala Dinner at the Awards ceremony on 4th December which was hosted by Jennifer Saunders. Lynn Murray,…

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