Posts Tagged ‘Sparkling Wine’
The Italian Lord Cocktail
The Italian Lord – A simple, elegant and sweet Cocktail You don’t always need a lot of ingredients to create an enjoyable Cocktail, sometimes all you need is a few good quality ingredients. Lord Randolph – Oxford Malt Whisky ‘Genius is found in simplicity with a twist’ After creating the IQ Oxford Gin that we…
Read MoreFish, Chips and Fizz?
Has there been a shift in the perceptions of sparkling wine? Picture the scene. It’s 1920, the elite of society have grabbed life by both hands after the war, enjoying revelry and freedom which was quite new for those who had grown up in the Victorian age. Ladies with their cigarette holders and loose yet…
Read MoreEasy & Fruity Sparkling Wine Punch Bowl Recipes
A colourful punch bowl is the centrepiece of the party, mixed with fruits, juice and fizz. These recipes can use any kind of sparkling wine, a Prosecco is a good option. Punch bowls are quick and easy to make. You can whip one together in a few minutes using just basic ingredients: Bubbly, ice, ginger…
Read MoreRelax with a Glass of Bubbly
Sharing some sparkling wine with your friends is great, however, sometimes a relaxing afternoon or evening to yourself warrants a little sparkle too. Treat yourself and open the bubbly to enjoy in a relaxing bubble bath, sitting quietly reading a book with a glass of bubbly is a decadent luxury in many people’s busy lifestyle…
Read MoreSparkling Wine Sales Help Aldi Rise to 5th Largest Supermarket
Despite the fact dry January has just ended, Aldi has had a 4% sales boost for wine and beer during the month. This means the German-owned Aldi has taken over The Co-op to become the UK’s 5th largest supermarket. Aldi’s total sales for the year, the 12 weeks up until January 29th 2017, rose 12.4%…
Read MoreHow to Taste Champagne & Sparkling Wine Like a Pro
Been given a fancy bottle of bubbly? Now’s the perfect time to learn how to get the most from tasting it (and show off to your friends). These are some basic tips to get you started: Firstly, make sure the Champagne or sparkling wine is cold – but not too cold. For a non-vintage, around…
Read More5 Champagne & Sparkling Wine Myths: Busted!
Whether it’s Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, English or any other of the many fantastic sparkling wines out there, it’s no secret that the UK – and the world – loves bubbly more than ever. It seems now is a good time to dispell some common myths! Champagne and sparkling wine needs to be opened with a…
Read MoreSparkling Wine in a Can
More Wine has added the only can of wine in the UK, ‘Quello’ to its growing online portfolio. Quello is a naturally fermented sparkling white wine in a slim 200ml aluminum can. This format is lighter and more portable than glass, chills faster, plus is easy to crush and dispose of when empty. Quello is made…
Read MoreEngland Defies the World Wine Trend of Fall in Production
Global wine production is predicted to fall by 5% this year following poor grape-growing conditions in many countries around the world. The report by the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) shows it is one of the worst seasons for producers in almost 20 years. The damage was most severe in France and South…
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