Posts Tagged ‘Champagne’
Reims: A haven for Champagne, History and Culture
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…
Read MoreSparkling 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…
Read MoreTips 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…
Read MoreHow to Make a Champagne Toast in 16 Languages!
Show off your worldliness with these Champagne toasts from around the world… Santé (don’t forget to look everyone in the eye)! Chinese (Mandarin): Gān bēi (GAN BAY) 乾杯! Dutch: Proost! (PROWST) French: Santé! (SAWN-TEH) / À votre santé! (AH VOT-Ruh SAWN-TEH) German: Prost! (PROHST) Greek: Yiamas! (YAH MAS) Στην υγειά μας! (Stin iyá mas!) Hungarian:…
Read More10 Things That Must Appear on All Champagne Labels
Wines produced with the ‘Champagne’ name must follow strict rules, including the production method, grapes used and areas produced, to ensure a quality sparkling wine. Those guidelines extend all the way to the label on the bottle. Here are the 10 things all Champagne labels have to include and what they mean: 1. ‘Appellation of…
Read MoreSlight Decrease in Champagne Shipments after Bumper 2015
After the record-breaking sales in 2015, The Comité Champagne have revealed an estimated 2% drop in Champagne shipments worldwide in comparison. The biggest changes have been in the French and UK markets, with 2 thirds of the 6 million bottle decline from France alone. The UK had a fall of around 3 million bottles, while…
Read MoreRomantic Bubbly Ideas for Valentine’s Day in London
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, but don’t worry, the capital is packed with things to do (although you might want to book it sooner rather than later!). Of course, whether it’s at a restaurant, on a boat or just at home, fizz is an important part of a Valentine’s date. Listen to royal love stories…
Read MoreCan you Understand Basic Champagne Lingo?
As with most industries, the Champagne and sparkling wine industry is full of jargon and specialist terminology. While it’s not necessary to know, if you want to enhance your sparkling wine-buying experience, understanding some of the most common words can help a surprising amount… and they’re quite simple (if you don’t mind learning a bit…
Read More6 New Year’s Resolutions for Sparkling Wine Lovers
What are some fun fizz resolutions to make 2017 sparkle? Here are a few changes you could try and make this year… 1. Taste English sparkling wine If you haven’t already, we highly recommend putting it on your to-do list. English bubbly is getting more recognition than ever and is now available at many supermarkets.…
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