Posts Tagged ‘Champagne’
New Grape Varieties for Champagne
On April 12th the CIVC, Comité Champagne, in Epernay announced a 15 year programme to develop grape varieties for the future. Champagne makers face two main challenges in the following decades. In the worst case scenario temperatures could rise 4.5°C by 2100. There’s also the pressing need to develop vines that have a high resistance…
Read MoreGlass of Bubbly Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting Event 19th April, London
The Glass of Bubbly Spring tasting event takes place for trade and press on Tuesday 19th April in London. We have over 170 different labels for you to taste, with a selection of Champagne, English sparkling wine, Prosecco, Franciacorta, Italian sparkling wine, Crémant, French sparkling wine and sparkling wine from Luxembourg, Belgium, New Zealand, USA, Argentina…
Read MoreChampagne Georges Cartier Cuvée
Champagne Brut Sélection A balanced cuvée blended with 1/3 Pinot Noir, 1/3 Pinot Meunier and 1/3 Chardonnay. Pale gold colour with fresh and fruity aromas. Roundness and good length on the mouth, with a perfect balance between the power of the Pinot and minerality of the Chardonnay. Enjoy as an apéritif or with fish in sauce or white…
Read MoreEnjoy a Glass of Bubbly at Shepherd Market Wine House
Tucked away between Piccadilly and Curzon Street in the heart of Mayfair lies Shepherd Market, a small square developed in 1735-46 by local architect Edward Shepherd to replace a popular trade fair that operated on the site from the 1680’s. It comprises a number of small side streets with a variety of boutique shops, restaurants…
Read MorePerrier-Jouët & The Ritz London Announce New Commis-Sommelier
Champagne Perrier-Jouët and The Ritz London are delighted to announce the appointment of Giuseppe Cola as the new Perrier-Jouët Ritz Commis-Sommelier for a 12month placement, following a rigorous monthlong recruitment process. This new and innovative 12-month internship provides the opportunity to learn the skills of the Sommelier at one of the world’s most prestigious hotels…
Read MoreA Champagne Too Many
If you’ve been to Ay this year you may have noticed that it is now named Ay-Champagne. Will it though keep this name for much longer? The French government decided to create even larger regions. Champagne-Ardenne has been joined with Alsace-Lorraine. The favourite for its name which will be chosen at the end of April…
Read MoreFirst Champagne Bar for St Louis, USA
Right next to the Fabulous Fox theatre in St Louis, a new Champagne bar has opened to the public named Curtain Call. The bar is a classically styled lounge; a Byzantine-inspired space that recalls the Eastern architecture of the Fabulous Fox. Graceful arches and tile patterns, massive gold palm trees and a draped ceiling are some of the unique features that make Curtain Call the…
Read MoreNew Humble Grape Wine Bar Opening in London
Humble Grape is opening its second bar, the first in Battersea, on Fleet Street in London. The second bar is aiming to be a more luxurious, up-market venue. Both an independent wine shop and wine bar, Humble Grape has a frequently changed wine list so there’s always something new and interesting to try. They seek…
Read MoreVisit Maison Champagne Georges Cartier
Located in Epernay, Capital of the Champagne region, close to the ‘Avenue de Champagne’, Georges Cartier creates wines for pleasure. As a tribute to its philosophy, the House selects the best grapes from the best villages to make well-balanced and easy-to-drink champagnes. Their expert guides welcome each guest for bespoke cellar tours, tastings and food pairings,…
Read More