Posts Tagged ‘Sparkling Wine’
Where to Enjoy a Glass of Bubbly in Brittany, France
Brittany, north-west France, is full of boutiques, restaurants and bars packed with French character – and of course, French bubbly! It seems on every corner there’s a new place, but here’s a few well-loved venues to try: Rennes: The historic capital of Brittany has plenty of charming restaurants and venues open all day, but the bars really come alive in…
Read MoreTips to Enjoy your Champagne or Sparkling Wine Experience
Enjoying a glass of bubbly can be improved by many things – good company, a great view, warm weather, or simply peace and quiet – but there’s also a few other things you can do to get the most out of your Champagne and sparkling wines. Store the bottle well: If you plan on keeping your…
Read MoreChampagne & Sparkling Wine Gifts for Mother’s Day
Share a bottle of bubbly with your mum to celebrate Mother’s Day! Gifts Personalised Mother’s Day Prosecco – £22.99 Add a personal touch to these Prosecco bottles, either with a photo or a simple and stylish text design. Masse Brut Champagne and Mother’s day Balloon – £34.31 Send a single bottle of Masse Brut, NV, Champagne…
Read MoreReinventing World’s Leading Champagne Preservation Systems
Bermar International is the World‟s leading wine, sparkling wine and Champagne preservation system manufacturer; over 40,000 customers in more than 80 countries use Bermar’s unique technology at the heart of their wine by the glass service. This year alone Bermar systems will underpin in excess of £2 billion worth of wine, sparkling wine and Champagne…
Read MoreThe Rise & Rise of Sparkling Wine
Between 2010 and 2014 sparkling wine achieved huge growth with volume sales increasing by 33.5%, with Prosecco dominating the market. Champagne consumption outside of France also increased by 2.4% to reach 10.9m cases, with the Asia Pacific market driving growth, led by Australia and Japan. Hong Kong, New Zealand, South Korea and China also saw growth. In…
Read MoreIndependent Wine Merchants in the South West UK
Visiting independent wine shops is a great way to discover new wines and meet people who are passionate and knowledgeable about their products. If you’re looking for a better range than the local supermarket, you can usually find more interesting sparkling wines stocked in an independent shop – and if you’re lucky, some local English sparkling…
Read MoreNZ 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…
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 More9th International Cool Climate Wine Symposium
What do Champagne, Riesling and Pinot Noir have in common? They are all produced in cooler climate winemaking regions. Established in 1984, the International Cool Climate Wine Symposia focus on wine production in the cooler climate winemaking regions of the world and with England’s growing wine reputation, they will be hosting this years conference. Over…
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