Five Myths about Champagne – Debunked

No matter what kind of drink you drink, alcohol or otherwise, there are plenty of myths floating around. Some are hearsay, some are passed down from parents to children simply because that is what they always have believed. If you are a parent, you may have had ulterior motives to saying something about Champagne that…

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Flûte – a New Bubbly Bar in Florida

A new bubbly bar is set to open in St. Pete’s Beach Drive in Florida this spring. Flûte, will serve Champagne, Prosecco, Cava and other sparkling wine paired with gourmet food. There will be a variety of dishes that pair well with Champagne. These will include tartare, pâté, cheese and caviar and will cost from $8.…

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7 Reasons Why Champagne is the Best

Why Champagne? Sadly, people consider it a drink for special occasions and very few are aware of the amazing benefits of this fizzy drink. There are well proven scientific reasons to drink this misconceived ‘luxury’ drink. In fact, Champagne is as good as a red or white wine and as odd as it may sound,…

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5 Reasons Champagne Tastes so Good

From the moment you choose the perfect bottle to the unfortunate moment it’s all gone, drinking Champagne is an experience. There’s just something about the fresh, slightly sweet taste and fizziness than can’t be compared to any other drink. So what exactly makes it so irresistible? 1. The Production: Champagne is made using methode champanoise or ‘traditional…

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Curry & Bubbly

Time for your usual weekly curry? Move over beer, it’s time we treated ourselves to a glass of Champagne or sparkling wine with our meal and it tastes even better. The finer bubbles in sparkling wine stimulate the palate and the aromas of Champagne (and many other sparkling wines) compliment the delightful spices in Indian…

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Relax with a Glass of Bubbly

Sharing some sparkling wine with your friends is great, however, sometimes a relaxing afternoon or evening to yourself warrants a little sparkle too. Treat yourself and open the bubbly to enjoy in a relaxing bubble bath, sitting quietly reading a book with a glass of bubbly is a decadent luxury in many people’s busy lifestyle…

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Reims: A haven for Champagne, History and Culture

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims

Whether you’re a Champagne enthusiast or just a curious traveller, the Champagne region is an incredible, historic and beautiful place to see. Reims and Epernay are considered the commercial centres of the Champagne region, despite neither technically being the capital – which is in fact Châlons-en-Champagne, just south of Reims. There’s so much to see…

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Sparkling Wines from Europe

Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, Crémant… there’s so many great sparkling wines being produced in Europe and it’s easier than ever to discover them all. The continent has a huge variety of styles, grapes and climates which make for some interesting tastes. The continent has some of the most famous sparkling wine regions in the world and…

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Tips to Impress with a Sparkling Valentine’s Meal

There’s something very romantic about a home cooked meal, enjoyed over candlelight with a glass of bubbly. Whether or not cooking is your strong point, you can always win over your date with a good bottle of sparkling wine. Here are some tips on how to impress during your meal! Set the mood Prepare before…

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