Posts Tagged ‘Cava’
Enjoy a Glass of Bubbly & Tapas at Social Wine & Tapas
This Spring, guests at Jason Atherton’s, Social Wine & Tapas, can enjoy modern, seasonal tapas alongside the restaurant’s dynamic wine list. From Cumbrian lamb fillet with chargrilled celeriac and cucumber yoghurt to Wye Valley asparagus with boquerones, caesar dressing and a parmesan crumb, there is an array of Spanish-inspired spring dishes to complement the rare…
Read MoreChampagne & Sparkling Wine at London Wine Fair
Sparkling wine will be well represented at this year’s London Wine Fair. Leading Champagne Houses Taittinger and Pol Roger will launch their 2009 Brut and 2008 Rosé, respectively. Taittinger Champagne will also show the new Taittinger Nocturne City Lights packaging, which is available in bottles, magnums and jeroboams. Family-owned, independent Maison, Champagne Bruno Paillard will…
Read MoreNew Humble Grape Wine Bar Opening in London
Humble Grape is opening its second bar, the first in Battersea, on Fleet Street in London. The second bar is aiming to be a more luxurious, up-market venue. Both an independent wine shop and wine bar, Humble Grape has a frequently changed wine list so there’s always something new and interesting to try. They seek…
Read MoreChampagne, Cava, Prosecco… What’s the Difference?
With all the sparkling wines available and the jargon that goes along with it, it can be a little confusing at times. The ‘terroir’ (soil, climate, geography) affects the outcome of a sparkling wine. Different wines use different types and blends of grape (such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Glera etc…). Another major factor is the production method…
Read MoreUK Sales of Sparkling Wine Hit Record £1 Billion
Sales of sparkling wine in the UK have reached £1 billion for the first time – and that’s not including Champagne sales. Retail sales of sparkling wine hit £709m, with on-trade sales (restaurants, bars, hotels etc) adding another £348m according to the Wine and Spirit Trade Association Market Report. ‘Sparkling wine’ refers to Prosecco, Cava, Crémant, English sparkling…
Read MoreWhere to Enjoy a Glass of Bubbly in Cambridge
Cambridge is a beautiful, historic city with a fantastic wine scene. You can find many luxury hotels, cocktail bars, wine tastings and merchants where you can try out some great bubbly! Here’s just a few: Bars NOVI Cocktail Bar If cocktails are in order, NOVI offers a relaxed vibe to enjoy one of their bespoke botanical cocktails. Their…
Read More6 Places to Enjoy a Glass of Bubbly in Liverpool
Carpathia Champagne Bar & Restaurant Liverpool’s first rooftop Champagne bar. Located in a building with fantastic history, with it’s links to the Titanic apparent in the hotel. Offering two balconies, this bar is the perfect place to sip Champagne whilst overlooking some of Liverpool’s most iconic landmarks. ABAJO Cava Bar Abajo is located under Roja Pinchos Spanish…
Read MoreCavas you can find in the Supermarket
With these affordable Cavas, there’s no need to wait for a special occasion to have a glass a bubbly. Great with a meal or just an evening drink, this Spanish sparkler offers great value for money. Here’s some to keep an eye out for in your local UK supermarket: Under £10: Arestel Cava Brut – Lidl:…
Read MoreSparkling 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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