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Sparkling Wine & Fried Food: A Match Made in Heaven

By Glass of Bubbly / 10th January 2017

When it comes eating food with Champagne and sparkling wine, the first thing many people think of are sophisticated meals like lobster, caviar and duck. While these are tried and tested classics which undoubtedly go well with a glass of bubbly, why not try something a bit more down-to-earth? As sparkling wine becomes more popular…

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2017 Vineyard Breaks: Which Region to visit?

By Glass of Bubbly / 10th January 2017

Planning your summer holidays or just fancy a quick getaway? Why not make it a wine holiday – there are more stunning vineyards than ever right on our doorstep in the UK or you can venture further and escape the winter blues. Champagne, France The most famous wine country in the world. France is full…

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Champagne and Sparkling Wine Tasting and Summit London 2017

By Christopher Walkey / 8th January 2017

Please email eve@glassofbubbly.com for your ticket and to book Free Pour / Stands. It’s the big one! The Spring 2017 Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting and introducing the International Champagne & Sparkling Wine Summit on April 24th 2017 at Le Meridien Piccadilly Hotel in London. Download the full brochure here Discover 100’s of sparkling wines…

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5 Champagne & Sparkling Wine Myths: Busted!

By Glass of Bubbly / 6th January 2017

Whether it’s Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, English or any other of the many fantastic sparkling wines out there, it’s no secret that the UK – and the world – loves bubbly more than ever. It seems now is a good time to dispell some common myths! Champagne and sparkling wine needs to be opened with a…

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Ars Collecta – The New Premium Cava Collection from Codorníu

By Glass of Bubbly / 4th January 2017

In wine terms at least, the end of the year often seems synonymous with festive sparklers. Prosecco keeps on attracting the punters, Champagne is always there for that special occasion and supermarket shelves remain adorned with seasonal offers on different styles of sparkling wine. Cava is always an option and one of the best known…

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Champagne Tumbling Down to Just £7.99 a Bottle

By Glass of Bubbly / 31st December 2016

For many people there will be a pleasant surprise at their local Aldi superstores where they will see Champagne now at only £7.99 a bottle meaning this popular French fizz is even more affordable for all to enjoy. There will of course also be another point of view, as in most things in life usually…

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Is Bigger Really Better?

By Glass of Bubbly / 28th December 2016

Scientists based in the heart of France’s Champagne-Ardenne region have found that larger bubbles may actually improve the way a sparkling wine tastes. Traditionally wine professionals often use bubble size as a marker of quality, with the smaller the bubble the better the wine with larger bubbles usually found in cheaper sparkling wines like Prosecco and…

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Celebrity Interview: Jane Parkinson

Celebrity Interview: Jane Parkinson

By Glass of Bubbly / 27th December 2016

Jane is an award-winning journalist, author and broadcaster who was crowned International Wine & Spirit Competition Communicator of the Year in 2014. She is a wine expert on BBC1’s Saturday Kitchen Live and author of Wine & Food. Jane is a previous recipient of the Chairman’s Award at the Louis Roederer International Wine Writers’ Awards…

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Interview: Joe Fattorini

By Glass of Bubbly / 2nd December 2016

Joe is a wine consultant, journalist and presenter, who worked as a wine merchant for 20 years. He has also appeared on television programmes on a range of topics and is well-known for speaking at dinners and conferences. He is currently starring on ITV4’s The Wine Show. What are your thoughts on the future of…

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