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English Sparkling Wine Sales Soar
It was expected that English sparkling wine would be many people’s choice of drink this festive season and it seems it was true! Waitrose reported record Christmas sales of English sparkling wine, up 188% from the previous years. Marks & Spencer also revealed a 300% increase in sales of Chapel Down English Sparkling Brut and…
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Record Breaking Champagne Sales for 2015
According to Reuters, Champagne sales are set for a record year, driven by solid demand from export markets, favorable currencies and stabilizing sales in France. 312 million bottles of Champagne were dispatched in 2015, a rise of between 2 and 3% from 2014. In 2007, the record year so far, revenue reached 4.56 billion euros, 2015…
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What is happening to Champagne?
Champagne is now being sold for as little as £9 a bottle with Gartissier Brut Champagne on offer at Morrisons. With 25% of Champagne normally being sold in the week between Christmas and New Year, is this price damaging the brand of Champagne, known as a luxury product or is it in response to the ever growing…
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What to do in London this New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve creates a huge buzz in the city of London and with bars and restaurants open till late you’re never short of a place to drink bubbly! Here’s a few great places to celebrate… Bars & Restaurants Voltaire – Square Mile Bring in the New Year at Voltaire Cocktails & Champagne Bar as you dance the…
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Pairing Champagne & Sparkling Wine with Christmas Dinner
Bubbly isn’t just for an apéritif or after-dinner drink, it can be enjoyed throughout the whole Christmas feast! The great thing about Champagne and sparkling wine is that it’s versatile, so try out some new pairings and experiment with bubbly from around the world. Here’s a few suggestions: Canapés / nibbles: As an opening drink, you can’t go wrong with…
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Mulled Champagne / Sparkling Wine Cocktail
Mulled wine and Champagne might sound bizarre… but it can actually work! To make the mulled Bellini, you will need a mulled wine syrup (either bought or made) combined with any type of bubbly – Champagne, Prosecco, Cava etc. – which will create a fizzy and spicy Christmas drink. If you want to make the…
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UK Ministers urged to opt for English Sparkling Wine at Official Events
Government Ministers are being suggested to serve home-grown sparkling wine rather than Champagne, Prosecco and Cava at official events. The plea comes from Arundel and South Downs MP Nick Herbet. Being from an area that produces award-winning sparkling wine, the MP has noticed it’s superb quality and potential. Sussex is home to some top quality English…
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Sparkling Cocktails to Enjoy this Christmas
It’s a Small World at the OXO Tower Assistant bar manager Sophie Bratt is always looking out for new and inventive ways to serve her drinks, so when she came across some miniature snow globes she couldn’t resist. ‘Snowglobes always remind me of my childhood; that perfect, miniature snowy scene. You can’t resist shaking them! I’ve…
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A Bubbly New Year’s Eve Guide for London
Dirty Bones Carnaby are inviting guests to join them in celebrating the last few hours of the year before 2016 rolls in. With tickets for early birdies as well as party-all-nighters, on arrival guests of the two ‘DIRTY NYE’ events will receive a signature Top Dog cocktail (Finlandia vodka, fresh strawberry, Chambord, lemon and Prosecco).…
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