New Zealand Kiwi Fizz Cocktail

Welcome to New Zealand, settle down, relax and prepare to enjoy a New Zealand inspired Fizz Cocktail along with a couple of interesting facts you may not have known. First sighted by the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, the country was later mapped by James Cook. The famous New Zealand Haka is performed to display a…

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NZ Chardonnay & Sparkling Wine Symposium

New Zealand’s upcoming Chardonnay & Sparkling Wine Symposium will take place on the 4th and 5th of February. Called ‘Past, Present and Beyond… the Tale of New Zealand Chardonnay and Sparkling’, the aim of the event is to showcase New Zealand’s wine industry, with a focus on exploring the rich quality, diversity and future developments of New Zealand…

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Sparkling Wine for under £15

There’s plenty of sparkling wine around that you can try for under £15, here’s a few that are available in the supermarkets, some are on offer, so prices may go back up. Let us know if you try any of them and what you think. Spain: Freixenet Sparkling Cordon Negro Brut £6.49  Codorniu Cuvee Barcelona…

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3 Vineyards to Visit in New Zealand

3 Vineyards to Visit in New Zealand

With their young but fast-growing sparkling wine industry, why not make a trip to a New Zealand vineyard and taste their fantastic bubbly while taking in the country’s stunning landscape. Mostly located around the Marlborough region, here’s a few places to get you started… No.1 Family Estate Marlborough, New Zealand This family-run winery has it’s roots in France and follows…

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Battle of the Bubbles: New Zealand vs England the Results

Battle of the Bubbles: New Zealand vs England the Results

Hosted by New Zealand Winegrowers, Tourism New Zealand and New Zealand Trade & Enterprise, the ‘Battle of the Bubbles’ was played out in Wellington, with Team Captains Oz Clarke for England and Master of Wine Jane Skilton for New Zealand participating in a blind tasting of the two countries’ wines.  The wines were tasted in…

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Battle of the Bubbles: New Zealand vs English Sparkling Wine

New Zealand and English sparkling wine to go head-to-head to celebrate the Cricket World Cup To kick-off the celebrations, New Zealand sparkling wine will compete with English sparkling wine in the “Battle of the Bubbles” on Thursday 19th February in Wellington, the day before the two teams meet for real on the cricket pitch! Each…

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