Halo Fizz Bar at Stansted Airport

Stansted airport is undergoing an £80 million generation and one of the most unique additions is the ‘Halo Fizz Bar’. This small yet luxurious bar is located in the departure lounge and specialises in all things sparkling – the perfect spot to have a glass or two of bubbly to start your travels. As you walk up…

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Celebrity Interview: Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson

Celebrity Interview: Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE is one of the most successful disabled athletes in the UK. In her Paralympic career she won 16 medals (11 gold, four silver and a bronze) over five Paralympic Games and 13 World Championship medals (six gold, five silver and two bronze). She held over 30 world records, was the first…

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It’s National Champagne Week!

Where to Enjoy a Glass of Bubbly in Hampshire

From the 1st to 7th of October, people all around the UK will be celebrating Champagne week by popping open the bubbly. The week was originally founded by Searcys and “aims to emphasise the diversity of Champagne across some of the UK’s iconic venues through a week-long celebration of accessible and approachable experiences.” Venues in London, Bath and Birmingham…

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London Tea at Hotel Café Royal

Hotel Café Royal has launched a London themed afternoon tea, in the gilded splendour of the Oscar Wilde Bar. The afternoon tea has taken inspiration from London’s iconic heritage. The team of chefs have carefully crafted a menu of unique sandwiches, scones, delicacies, cakes and savouries, all inspired by London and afternoon tea through the ages,…

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Alison Nix faces Veuve Clicquot Champagne fall

It looks like that the season of fall will see the face of model Alison Nix, via a recent photo shoot by Craig McDean, front branding from Veuve Clicquot.   The new ‘fashion orientated’ advertising campaign breaks away from traditional for this internationally recognised and loved Champagne label. The four image series entitled ‘Let Life Surprise you’…

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Veuve Clicquot Rich, Champagne with a twist

Bring out the mixologist in anyone with Veuve Clicquot wines blended with selected ingredients: pineapple, grapefruit, cucumber, celery, peppers or tea. All served over ice. Each ingredient will bring it’s own unique taste to the Champage. Black tea will bring freshness and enhance the floral notes, while bergamot tea brings a particular elegance. If you prefer…

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Tips for Storing & Ageing Champagne & Sparkling Wine

Tips for Storing & Ageing Champagne & Sparkling Wine

Storing: The reason many Champagne and sparkling wine bottles are made from dark green glass is because it’s light-resistant. Sparkling is a particularly sensitive wine, so bottles should be kept in a cool, dark and dry place, away from heat, light, vibrations and severe temperature variations. If you’re keeping the bottle for a long time, try…

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Champagne Bar, White 1921 St Tropez

Champagne Bar, White 1921 St Tropez

To mark the close of the Summer season, Le Voile de St Tropez will host the renowned regatta and sailing festival from the 26th September to the 3rd October 2015. The event gathers together the most extraordinary modern sailing boats alongside the most beautiful traditional yachts – a host of racers and sailing enthusiasts come…

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