No.1 Family Estate – No1 Cuvée

No.1 Family Estate was born in 1977 by Adele & Daniel Le Brun. They chose the name No.1 Family Estate in recognition of the many ‘firsts’ in New Zealand wine they had achieved over the years while working on their first venture, Cellier Le Brun. They released their very first Cuvée No.1 on Bastille Day…

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No.1 Family Estate – No.1 Reserve

No.1 Family Estate was born in 1977 by Adele & Daniel, they chose the name No.1 Family Estate in recognition of the many ‘firsts’ in New Zealand wine they had achieved over the years while working on their first venture, Cellier Le Brun. They released their very first Cuvée No.1 on Bastille Day in 1999 and…

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New Zealand Wine

The first Vines planted in new Zealand are credited to an English Preist by the name of Samuel Marsden, in his diary, on the 25th of September 1819, he wrote down that he planted a vine in the rich grounds of the Stone Store, Kerikeri in the Bay of Islands. A very simple answer to…

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No.1 Family Estate – Interview With Virginie Le Brun

In this exclusive feature on Glass of Bubbly, we speak with Virginie Le Brun, the wonderful and talented Sales Director at No.1 Family Estate in New Zealand, let’s discover a little about her life, her journey into the industry and one of her unforgettable bubbly memories. It’s Lovely To Speak With You Virginie, Can You…

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Christmas Cocktails – Klaus

Klaus: A true selfless act always sparks another. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, Christmas is soon approaching and Glass of Bubbly is crafting a whole new exciting range of Christmas Cocktails, we’ve chosen some of the best Christmas films and created a perfect Cocktail to accompany them, working alongside different wineries and…

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Christmas Cocktails – The Polar Express

The Conductor: Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, Christmas is soon approaching and Glass of Bubbly is crafting a whole new exciting range of Christmas Cocktails, we’ve chosen some of the best Christmas films and…

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The Palm of the Indian Ocean Cocktail

It’s time to embrace the freedom of the open waves and divine display of the Indian Ocean, traveling from Mauritius to New Zealand, we’re picking up the best ingredients to craft The Palm of the Indian Ocean Cocktail. The Sparkling Wine – No.1 Family Estate No.1 Family Estate was created in 1977 by Adele & Daniel,…

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Interview With A Winemaker – Jennifer Muir

Wine isn’t just made, it’s crafted by the unwavering expertise of a Winemaker, sometimes old traditions are passed down by generations and on other occasions, new people venture into the industry, introducing us to new creations, this series of Winemaker Interviews will help you uncover the vast world and skills of how the artists passionate…

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Slice Of Cake Cocktail

It’s time to cut your cake and instead of eating it straight away, use it to garnish and soak into an original Glass of Bubbly Cocktail. Dry Sparkling Wine and Cake is a wonderful treat, and rum and cake go together excellently, so the inspiration for this cocktail is self-explanatory, but the results, were phenomenal.…

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