Posts Tagged ‘Champagne’
Free Champagne from Waitrose Online
New customers who do an online shop over £100 at Waitrose this week will be treated to a free bottle of Waitrose Brut NV Pinor Noir French Champagne, normally sold at £19.99. To redeem use this code at the online checkout: AQ2JCH www.waitrose.com
Read MoreWhy Choose Sparkling Wine?
It’s an experience Champagne and sparkling wine is more than just a drink – it’s a feeling of celebration, romance, glamour or luxury. It’s no wonder it’s associated with Hollywood icons such as Marylin Monroe and James Bond. Better for you In moderation, sparkling wine is as good for you as any other wine – and less calories. 80-90…
Read MoreSimple Champagne Cocktails: French 75 & Poinsettia
French 75 Champagne 1/2 oz Lemon juice 1 oz Gin 2 Dashes Simple syrup Combine gin, syrup, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into an iced Champagne glass. Top up with Champagne. Stir gently. Poinsettia A poinsettia cocktail is a mixture of Champagne, Cointreau, and cranberry juice.…
Read MoreVintage Champagne for Sale, London September 15th
Chiswick Auctions is proud to present the upcoming Fine and Vintage Wine and Spirit sale on Tuesday 15th September 2015. The auction will include a superb and diverse selection of rare and vintage wines and spirits from around the world. Champagne is well represented with three lots of Moët & Chandon cuvée Dom Pérignon Champagne,…
Read MoreHoney, the other nectar from Champagne AR Lenoble!
AR Lenoble has always been committed to a culture of sound, sustainable agricultural practices in its vineyards with sustainable development firmly integrated into its core philosophy. This approach has been formalised at AR Lenoble for many years in the form of the Charte Environnement de la Maison although AR Lenoble was officially recognised by its…
Read MoreRatafia de Champagne Awarded Appellation Status
Ratafia is a fortified wine made in the Champagne region, made from the same grapes as those in Champagne: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. For the first time, Ratafia de Champagne (Ratafia Champenois) has received an official protected status (PGI, Protected Geographical Indication ). There are currently around 120 producers and sales of Ratafia are expected…
Read MoreHarvest at Champagne AR Lenoble
The grape harvest at AR Lenoble will begin on 7th September. We’re predicting 10 days of harvest and at this point. We are starting with our 6 hectares of Pinot Noir in the Premier Cru village of Bisseuil followed by our 2.5 hectares of Pinot Meunier in Damery. We will begin harvesting our 10 hectares of Chardonnay…
Read MoreMilos: New Greek Restaurant opens in London
A new Greek restaurant has opened it’s doors this month on London’s Regent Street. Milos already has locations in Montréal, Miami, New York, Las Vegas and Athens. With a strong emphasis on sharing (as it “brings people together and enriches the culinary experience”), Milos serves a selection of beautiful Greek food. Including a range of…
Read MoreKir Royale, Champagne & Blackcurrant Cocktail
This cocktail is a bubbly twist on a popular French recipe. The Kir cocktail is originally made with crème de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur) topped up with white wine. However to make it more interesting, swap the white wine for Champagne. This cocktail is perfect as an apéritif or to drink alongside a meal. 1 part crème de…
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