Interview With A Sommelier – Raymart D. Marte

The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers, who help the consumer discover their next favourite bottle, understand the different regions and pair a delicious meal with the right Glass of Bubbly. In this feature, I speak with a man who has helped many people to discover the vast world…

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Oyster Cove – A Champagne Cocktail

Champagne and Oysters are one of those prime combinations that perfectly complement each other, like they were both meant to be joined together for a short moment in time. Normally the Oyster is consumed in its original form with Champagne, but this time, we’re venturing into the spirit world, with Isle of Bute’s first ever…

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What Champagne To Serve At A Dinner Party

Guests for Champagne, Cigar and Ratafia Champenois tastings

𝄞 Ding Dong 𝄞 Your first guest has just arrived and is waiting to be let in, the table is set, soft music is playing in the background and you’re dressed ready to impress, but you quickly remember, that you haven’t placed a bottle of Champagne on chill. A real nightmare situation, I know, but…

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Why Champagne and Oysters?

Champagne & Oysters

For many there will be a love hate relationship here straight away, let me guess that it’s the Champagne that you love and the Oysters that you hate? I must be honest, though I have engaged in this pairing a couple of times over the years, it will not appear highly in my list of…

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Champagne and Oyster Cocktail

Champagne and Oysters go hand in hand, a combination that has worked for generations, the food of love and the drink of lovers. Oysters, an aphrodisiac, are extremely rich in zinc, which is essential for testosterone production and Champagne always improves a situation and puts a smile on your face. Champagne Goutorbe Bouillot We were…

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