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Ferrari… Sexy, Stylish, Luxury & Not a Red Sports Car in Sight

By Christopher Walkey / 3rd March 2017

Ferrari… Sexy, stylish, luxury and not a red sports car in sight yet still a strong and realised dream, an evolution and a tradition in a superb glass of bubbly. It’s sparkling wine from Italy and it is not Prosecco and neither does Franciacorta feature, but headlining its way internationally is the small and growing…

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Flûte – a New Bubbly Bar in Florida

By Glass of Bubbly / 1st March 2017

A new bubbly bar is set to open in St. Pete’s Beach Drive in Florida this spring. Flûte, will serve Champagne, Prosecco, Cava and other sparkling wine paired with gourmet food. There will be a variety of dishes that pair well with Champagne. These will include tartare, pâté, cheese and caviar and will cost from $8.…

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7 Reasons Why Champagne is the Best

By Glass of Bubbly / 28th February 2017

Why Champagne? Sadly, people consider it a drink for special occasions and very few are aware of the amazing benefits of this fizzy drink. There are well proven scientific reasons to drink this misconceived ‘luxury’ drink. In fact, Champagne is as good as a red or white wine and as odd as it may sound,…

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Easy & Fruity Sparkling Wine Punch Bowl Recipes

By Glass of Bubbly / 22nd February 2017

A colourful punch bowl is the centrepiece of the party, mixed with fruits, juice and fizz. These recipes can use any kind of sparkling wine, a Prosecco is a good option. Punch bowls are quick and easy to make. You can whip one together in a few minutes using just basic ingredients: Bubbly, ice, ginger…

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English Sparkling Wine… Then, Now and Beyond

By Christopher Walkey / 22nd February 2017

England. The country where we put the kettle on in a crisis, the changing of the guard, where full English breakfast is enjoyed, disappointing World Cup performances suffered, wonderful rolling countryside, fish and chips, Morris dancing and just tucked in behind them all, a growing gem that is English Sparkling Wine. Christopher Walkey explores the…

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Sekt Sparkling Wine from Austria

By Glass of Bubbly / 20th February 2017

Sekt tends to be known as sparkling wine made in Germany, but there is also fantastic Sekt being made just below, in Austria. Austria is a beautiful country, home to the architectural and cultural hub of Vienna. Their Sekt has its own unique personality, different even from their German cousins. The tradition of winemaking in…

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Curry & Bubbly

By Glass of Bubbly / 15th February 2017

Time for your usual weekly curry? Move over beer, it’s time we treated ourselves to a glass of Champagne or sparkling wine with our meal and it tastes even better. The finer bubbles in sparkling wine stimulate the palate and the aromas of Champagne (and many other sparkling wines) compliment the delightful spices in Indian…

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When Gin meets Fizz

By Christopher Walkey / 14th February 2017

Many of us love cocktails, especially when we are out with our friends and we are gazing through the drinks menu. It’s the cheeky option by ordering a cocktail, the I dare you to try that one or I want to treat myself fuel to get the party going. They have names which we would…

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Sparkling Wine Sales Help Aldi Rise to 5th Largest Supermarket

By Glass of Bubbly / 13th February 2017

Despite the fact dry January has just ended, Aldi has had a 4% sales boost for wine and beer during the month. This means the German-owned Aldi has taken over The Co-op to become the UK’s 5th largest supermarket. Aldi’s total sales for the year, the 12 weeks up until January 29th 2017, rose 12.4%…

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