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Sales of Sparkling Wine Soar
Sparkling wine continues to become a drink to be enjoyed everday, not just saved for special occasions. In Britain, we drank an extra 29.7million litres of wine, both still and sparkling, at home in the last year, a 3.7% rise on the previous year. Sparkling wine has enjoyed the greatest percentage gain thanks primarily to…
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Nottingham opens Champagne Nail Bar
The Beauty Temple, an oriental themed salon in Nottingham, has re-opened after refurbishment with a welcome addition to the usual services – a Champagne menu. The owners hope to make the venue more than just a salon, but a place where customers can come to be pampered and socialise with friends while enjoying a Prosecco cocktail…
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Italy Overtakes France as Largest Wine Producer
According to figures released by the European Commission, Italy is the largest wine producer of 2015. Italy produced 13% on top of their previous year while France is down 1%. Italy’s output was 48.8 million hectolitres while France fell behind slightly with 46.4 million. The main reason for the difference is the favourable weather Italy received this…
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Inaugural Champagne & Sparkling Wine tasting from Glass of Bubbly
We have the great pleasure to announce our inaugural Champagne and Sparkling Wine tasting event to be held at The Crown Inn Stoke-by-Nayland (stylish village inn only 6 miles from the A12, Essex). It is free to attend the Glass of Bubbly inaugural Champagne & Sparkling Wine tasting. We will have 20+ Champagnes & Sparkling Wines for…
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Chianti producer Piccini launches sparkling wine
The Piccini family are fourth generation wine producers based in the Chianti region, of Italy, they have branched out with a sparkling wine called Piccini 1882, this spumante is made with a blend of Glera grapes, (used in Prosecco) and Chardonnay. This is an fresh, easy drinking sparkling wine with delicate citrus fruit and floral notes.…
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6 Misconceptions about Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Sparkling wine is only for celebrations Bubbly is ideal for a party, but it’s great for so much more too. Take food pairing for example – Champagne and sparkling wine is a fantastic compliment to a variety of foods, such as seafood, desserts and cheeses, to name just a few. Having a glass of bubbly in the garden on…
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Desserts made with Champagne or Sparkling Wine
Adding Champagne or sparkling wine can give an extra touch of sparkle to dessert. Here are some ideas that use Champagne or sparkling wine as an ingredient, it doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy a glass of bubbly as well though! Pink Champagne Velvet Layer Cake This one’s for the bakers out there. This cake is pink, light, fluffly…
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What in-flight Bubbly do Airlines Serve?
If you’re lucky enough to travel First Class or Business Class on a flight, you may have had a chance to sample the airlines sparkling wine list. Having a glass of bubbly can be an enjoyable part of the travelling experience, so it’s important that there’s a good choice. Here’s some popular and interesting selections airlines…
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Majestic Launch Own Label Sparkling Wine
UK wine merchant Majestic has launched 12 wines under it’s own brand label called “Definition”. These are the first wines to be totally sourced by the retailer. One of these is Definition Prosecco Brut NV (Italy) – £12.99, or £9.74 each when you buy 2. Justin Apthorp, Majestic’s Buying Director, says: “The Definition range showcases what we…
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