Posts Tagged ‘Champagne’
Quaff 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…
Read MoreTop 10 best-selling and trending Champagnes of 2015
The list of the Top 10 Best-Selling Champagnes has the big names you’d expect to see, with the Top Trending list showing which Champagnes people are asking for. For the best-sellers, there hasn’t been any major changes; Krug and Dom Pérignon are in, Bollinger and Taittinger are out, while Perrier-Jouët falls to second place. That makes Moët & Chandon the current number…
Read MoreCelebrity Interview: Kris Kampen
6 Goal Professional Polo Player Of course we could state the obvious and say at 6’5” and of the “ginger” variety you know when you have met Kris, but that would be far too obvious, as this is a member of the polo community you will not forget in a hurry and a real “fan…
Read MoreWhat’s the UK’s No 1 Rosé Champagne?
Champagne Lanson Rosé Label Brut Rosé is the UK’s No 1 Rosé Champagne by value and volume. One of the first rosé Champagnes created, the Rosé Label is made with Bouzy Rouge, a still red wine produced from Pinot Noir grapes. A beautifully soft pink colour with aromas of roses and delicate notes of red berries,…
Read MoreMoët & Chandon replace Mumm Champagne as sponsor of Formula 1
Champagne Mumm will no longer be the sponsor of Formula 1. This is the end of a 15-year sponsorship deal. Since 2000, all Formula One race podiums were supplied with a Jeroboam of GH Mumm Cordon Rogue. Mumm will remain linked to motorsport, however, having announced a deal with Formula E at the end of last year. Mumm…
Read More6 Places to Enjoy a Glass of Bubbly in Liverpool
Carpathia Champagne Bar & Restaurant Liverpool’s first rooftop Champagne bar. Located in a building with fantastic history, with it’s links to the Titanic apparent in the hotel. Offering two balconies, this bar is the perfect place to sip Champagne whilst overlooking some of Liverpool’s most iconic landmarks. ABAJO Cava Bar Abajo is located under Roja Pinchos Spanish…
Read MoreChampagne Charlies Wine Bar, London
Ever on the lookout for new places to get a glass of bubbly? You can find Champagne Charlies tucked under the arches of Charring Cross in London. The interior, with wood panelling, exposed brick, intimate alcoves and candelit tables, make for a cosy yet rustic ambiance. As it’s a part of Davy’s Wine Bars, Champagne Charlies has an…
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