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German sparkling wines 2019

German Sparkling Wines

By Christopher Walkey / 25th June 2019

Many of us will associate Germany with fine beers and beer festivals, but did you know that they also consume more sparkling wine on average compared to any other country in the world with figures of around 5 bottles enjoyed per person annually? This impressive consumption figure sits at five times that of the USA…

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Champagne and sparkling wine at ULI Notting Hill

Champagne and Cocktails at ULI London

By Christopher Walkey / 24th June 2019

Set only a stones throw from Notting Hill Gate tube station in the leafy residential location of W11. For those loving Asian cuisine then the menu at ULI offers a fine selection of fresh and vibrant dishes, innovation in the wide selection to choose from with a focus on clean and healthy options. Their focus…

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Villa Sandi Nero Prosecco

Villa Sandi Nero

By Christopher Walkey / 17th June 2019

As a great fan of the Prosecco range that Villa Sandi produces I could not but help be drawn to a new looking bottle on their stand during the 2019 UK Sommelier Awards in Piccadilly, London. Villa Sandi have their own unique and patented shaped bottle for much of their Prosecco range, from standard DOC…

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Identifying Sparkling Wines

What is the difference between Champagne and other Sparkling Wines?

By Christopher Walkey / 10th June 2019

When it comes to bubbles in your wine then the name which stands out most for many would undoubtedly be Champagne. Though world famous and drunk by millions globally every day, Champagne is a very exclusive style of wine that is only produced from a classified region of France totalling just 34,000 or so hectares.…

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Flavorful and Fantastic Champagne Cocktails

By Glass of Bubbly Content / 8th June 2019

Popping bubbly is not only limited to special occasions. Champagne cocktails are great even for dinners or brunches. Furthermore, Champagnes offer great health benefits. The 2019 Champagne Day will be on Friday, 19 October.  However, this doesn’t mean you should not pop the bottle once a year. In fact, every day should be a Champagne…

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The Epsom Derby 2019

Champagne & Sparkling Wine at The Derby

By Christopher Walkey / 3rd June 2019

Fine dining and fizz run hand in hand with many major sporting events offering people the chance to enjoy a memorable sporting occasion whilst popping a bottle or two of bubbly. As a wine that very much signifies success and winning, Champagne is the perfect wine to enjoy if you can end your day by…

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A Very English Celebration

By Neil Phillips / 30th May 2019

By the happiest of coincidences, English Wine Week 2019 25th May – 2nd June 2019 has fallen at the same time as one of the most iconic festivals in British Racing; The Investec Derby Festival! Whilst most of the British public, enjoy a cheeky glass of Prosecco or Champagne to celebrate the beginning of the…

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Cremant de France bottles

Crémant; An expression of France

By Christopher Walkey / 30th May 2019

Though in the shadow of the country’s most famous wine region, Champagne, there is still so very much to celebrate for France’s somewhat forgotten sparkling wine region of Crémant. Boasting over 10,000 hectares of vineyards and set out within varied regions of rich land across the country so to give a diversity in flavours, Crémant…

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What is the General Alcohol by Volume for Sparkling Wines and Champagnes?

By Glass of Bubbly Content / 19th May 2019

Are you looking to unlock your wild side with the help of a little bit of bubbly? Then you’re going to want to know the alcohol content of your drinks. After all, whether you are trying to be the life of the party or work up the courage to use the Naughtydate dating website, you…

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