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When Gin meets Fizz
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
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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Mushrooms: The Perfect Complement to Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Mushrooms are a tasty, low-calorie and a versatile ingredient that can be made in so many different ways. What’s even better, mushroom dishes taste beautiful paired with a glass of sparkling wine. Here are a few ideas to put together for your next dinner-to-impress. Creamy mushroom pasta A classic dish and a great choice for…
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What’s the Biggest Champagne Bottle size?
There are 14 recognised sizes of Champagne and sparkling wine bottles in total, starting from the Piccolo (just a quarter of a standard bottle) up to the massive Melchizedek, 40 times the size of a standard bottle! In 2014, London’s biggest ever bottle of Champagne arrived at Searcy’s Champagne bar. The bottle of Champagne Drappier…
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Villa Sandi Acquire 50 Hectares in Friuli Region
Villa Sandi recorded an extremely positive performance in 2016 with 20% increase in revenue on the previous year. The positive trend was… marked by the success of Prosecco in all markets, but was also supported by a strategy focused on important investments, innovation and a strong commitment to sustainable viticulture and environment safeguard. Villa Sandi…
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Sparkling Wines from Europe
Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, Crémant… there’s so many great sparkling wines being produced in Europe and it’s easier than ever to discover them all. The continent has a huge variety of styles, grapes and climates which make for some interesting tastes. The continent has some of the most famous sparkling wine regions in the world and…
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English Sparkling Wine Overtakes Cava on Wine Menus
According to Jascots, bubbly produced in England has overtaken Spanish Cava in many bars and venues. English sparkling wine is now the 3rd most listed sparkling wine on the menu, after Champagne and Italian bubbly (mostly Prosecco). Jascots recently reported a 24% sales rise in sparkling wine, wth English wines rising by 41%. The research…
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Tips to Impress with a Sparkling Valentine’s Meal
There’s something very romantic about a home cooked meal, enjoyed over candlelight with a glass of bubbly. Whether or not cooking is your strong point, you can always win over your date with a good bottle of sparkling wine. Here are some tips on how to impress during your meal! Set the mood Prepare before…
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Books to Enjoy While Drinking Champagne or Sparkling Wine
Just imagine, getting tucked into a good book with the perfect glass of bubbly in one hand. Just like Champagne and sparkling wine, there are so many different types of books, so there’s surely a perfect pair for whatever you’re reading (or re-reading). Fun & Light A bubbly, fruity sparkling wine is in order for…
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