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Top Terms to Know Before Wine Tasting
Wine tasting is a very fun event that you can enjoy on your own, on a date, or with a group of friends. It is a fun experience that allows you to learn more about wine, enjoy the atmosphere, spend time with family and friends, and drink different types of wine. If you are looking…
Read MoreNeptune – God of the Sea Cocktails
Neptune is the ancient Roman god of freshwater and the sea in Roman religion, a God that carried a mighty trident and rode on a glorious chariot pulled by either sea creatures or horses, he is the counterpart of the Greek god Poseidon. In Latin: Neptūnus [nɛpˈtuːnʊs] This God, like many others, was celebrated and…
Read MorePlace, grape, colour, style or producer? How do you choose your wine?
Many people will choose a wine from a previous experience in that what we liked before we will like once again. Sometimes it is force of habit such as those in the USA will usually go for grape varieties whereas in Europe we are more likely to opt for a region such as Bordeaux or…
Read MoreThe History Of The Champagne Toast
The Champagne toast dates back to the 6th century in Greece where wine was libated ceremoniously to offer appreciation to the gods for good health. The reason the word ‘toast’ is included in the phrase goes back to Shakespearean days where one would put some stale toast in wine to soak up the acidity and…
Read MoreMade In England – English Whisky Cocktail
The English have accomplished a lot over the decades, from Boudica the Warrior Queen to Sir Francis Drake & Elizabeth I of England fighting off the Spanish Armada, all the way up to Queen Elizabeth the 2nd being the longest reigning monarch over the United Kingdom, but now it’s high time to sit back and…
Read MoreWhat is Methode Charmat?
There are many ways in which wines are made that deliver varied styles and results. From generation to generation, throughout the world, wine production has evolved and improved yet basic practises have usually remained in order to produce both still and sparkling wines. One such way is called the methode Charmat or Charmat method, better…
Read MoreChoosing Sparkling Wine For Your Sustainable Wedding
According to a recent survey done by Ipsos for the World Economic Forum, 86% of adults said that they want to live in a way that is more sustainable. This includes thinking carefully about the food and drink that they consume and looking at how it is produced. When it comes to planning weddings, after…
Read MoreSparkling Wine ‘Rosé Levels’ from Light to Dark and Hidden too
I just recently finished a blind rosé sparkling wine tasting where 57 labels were judged and upon revealing what each of the labels were, there was quite a display of shades of rosé as well as bottle designs to admire. Across the world, northern to southern hemispheres from cool to warm climates, rosé sparkling wines…
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