A New Dawn For The Aube

The word ‘aube’ in French means ‘dawn’ in English and it’s also the name of the southernmost region of the Champagne region. So far, so straightforward, but this area of Champagne is also referred to as La Côte des Bar. You may not have heard either name and it’s true that the region is much…

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Guide to Enjoying Champagne

Storage Store Champagne in a cool, dark place away from heat, light, vibrations and severe temperature variations. Champagne is ready to drink upon release, and, for the most part, does not improve with age. Bottles do not need to be stored on their sides. Chilling Before serving, chill the wine well but do not freeze it. Place…

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How Millennials are Changing the Sparkling Wine Industry

There’s a lot of talk about the millennial generation, who are currently aged between 18-32 and it seems the sparkling wine industry has not been left out. Getting in touch with the millennial market is important for the wine industry as they make up a large part of their audience and have a huge impact…

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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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