Posts Tagged ‘Champagne’
Independent Wine Merchants in the South West UK
Visiting independent wine shops is a great way to discover new wines and meet people who are passionate and knowledgeable about their products. If you’re looking for a better range than the local supermarket, you can usually find more interesting sparkling wines stocked in an independent shop – and if you’re lucky, some local English sparkling…
Read MoreGrowing Trend of Champagne in Africa
Nigeria has Africa’s biggest population of more than 170 million, they top the ranks of the biggest buyers of Champagne on the continent, followed by South Africa. Champagne sales are soaring in the Ivory Coast and this West African nation is now the fastest-growing market for bubbly in Africa. Sales almost tripled between 2011 and…
Read MoreHigh Tea at Wivenhoe House
During the early nineteenth century, Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford started the tradition of sending cards to her friends asking them to join her for “tea and a walking the fields” and with this in mind, Wivenhoe House would like to invite you to indulge in the tradition by exploring the beautiful grounds followed by an extraordinary Tea…
Read MoreRomantic Bubbly Valentine’s Dates in London
London is going to be packed with things to do on Sunday 14th February with thousands of restaurants offering special deals. With so much to do, here’s a few things perfect for bubbly-lovers: Tower Bridge – £30.00 per couple The Tower Bridge is magical on Valentine’s Day and there’s likely to be a few proposals during the day. The walkways are being…
Read MoreChampagne helped New Yorkers get through Blizzard
Many New Yorkers stocked up on Champagne to help themselves get through one of the worst blizzards on America’s north-east coast. The shut-down of the city was a great opportunity for residents to drink Champagne and enjoy the rare peaceful moments in the usually-busy city. It’s no surprise – sparkling wine is a wonderful drink to cheer you up on a cold…
Read MoreFrerejean Frères Champagne launches Blanc de Blancs NV
Frerejean Frères is delighted to announce the launch of its exclusive new Blanc de Blancs non-vintage cuvée adding to their existing Champagne portfolio. The blend is made from 100% Chardonnay from different years, all sourced from their special premier cru region and has a 12.5% abv content. Its opulent yet delicate taste can be attributed…
Read MoreQuaff Fine Wine Merchants in East Sussex
Quaff Wine Merchants is a great place to order online or to pop into one of their Sussex stores (Brighton and Hove) to pick up some sparkling wine. It was founded by Toby Peirce in 2005. He began a career in cricket where he travelled to South Africa and met local wine-producers and fell in love with…
Read MoreEnjoy a Glass of Bubbly in Edinburgh
Scotland may be known for it’s top class whiskey, but the city isn’t short of great places to get a glass of sparkling wine. There’s pubs, restaurants and cocktails bars to suit all tastes, from contemporary to traditional – here’s just a few places to visit: Dragonfly – Visit Dragonfly is a unique and award-winning…
Read MoreAn Interview with The Ritz London Head Sommelier
The iconic London hotel, which this year celebrates its 110th anniversary, recently added 150 new wines to its distinguished list. Unveiling this new list at a press gathering and tasting in the splendid Renaissance-style Ritz’s William Kent Room, head sommelier and chief architect of the new wine list, Giovanni Ferlito took time out to answer a few questions…
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