Posts Tagged ‘Champagne’
What are the different types of Champagne?
Champagne, a drink for special moments, celebrations, birthdays, weddings and for whenever you damn well feel like it, but do you know all the types of Champagne? The ones with no sugar added, to the ones made for a sweet tooth? Champagne is Champagne, they’re all made from grapes, all fermented twice and all contain…
Read MoreWhat Does ‘Grower Champagne’ Mean?
Grower Champagne can only be called a Grower Champagne if all the grapes used in producing your Champagne were grown on vines in your own vineyards/estate, rather then purchasing grapes from other third party vineyards. Grower Champagne is referred to in French as Récoltant-Manipulant Not all Champagne Houses have enough hectares of vines to meet…
Read MoreWhat Does ‘Grower Champagne’ Mean?
Grower Champagne can only be called a Grower Champagne if all the grapes used in producing your Champagne were grown on vines in your own vineyards/estate, rather then purchasing grapes from other third party vineyards. Grower Champagne is referred to in French as Récoltant-Manipulant Récoltant-Manipulant can also be identified as RM on a label. Not…
Read MoreHow Traditional Method Sparkling Wine Is Made
Traditional Method, sometimes referred to as the Méthode Champenoise, is famously used to create Champagne in the Champagne region of France, but it isn’t exclusively used there. You don’t have to be in Champagne to use the Traditional Method, as Sparkling Wines in France, outside the Champagne region use this method, even Spain uses this…
Read MoreA Sparkling Wine For Every Month of the Year
Do you know why each month got its name? Some are named after Gods, others after Emperors, find out how each month got its name, what we celebrate in each month and most importantly, what Sparkling Wine best goes with each month. January How Many Days? 31 Why Is It Called January? This Month was…
Read MoreChampagne & Canapés
What is a great Champagne to pair with Canapés? This question was asked to us by Mogul Matchmakers and this was our answer. Hello @mogulmatchmaker – Here’s our recommendation for you by @OliverWalkey – Enjoy! pic.twitter.com/7w8KSDKaNO — Glass of Bubbly® (@GlassOfBubbly) June 8, 2020 Champagne Vollereaux Achieving their first vintage in 1923 under the ownership…
Read MoreAn Easy Guide For Tasting Champagne
Whether you are tasting Champagne or Sparkling Wine, you do it the same way. In this article I focus on Champagne, to help pick out the aromas and flavours in your glass. It is easy to get the technique down, it just takes time to be able to identify the aromas and flavours, the more…
Read MoreWhat To Expect From Tasting Champagne, Prosecco & Cava
When enjoying a glass of Champagne, Prosecco or Cava, there are certain aromas and flavours that are common amongst each of them. Now, not every Champagne, Prosecco or Cava will taste similar, some will end up completely surprising you with their own unique aromas and flavours. Champagne The aromas and flavours from a Champagne can…
Read MoreWhat is a Great Champagne for a First Date?
Picking the right Champagne or Sparkling Wine can be a bit tricky, that’s if you want to find the right one, it’ll be up to you when you want to pop the cork on your bottle of bubbly. Glass of Bubbly has made it easier to pick out the perfect bottle to enjoy on your…
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