Glass of Bubbly
In Pink or Yellow Gold, Valentine’s Day Engraved for Eternity by Champagne Henri Giraud
For the 14 February 2019, the craftsmen at Champagne Henri Giraud have reserved a superb surprise for you. Henri Giraud’s iconic clasp, gilded in pink or yellow gold which allows this precious bottle to be resealed, will reveal a great secret: the name of the person that you love. With this exclusive engraving for his…
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Wine: A Time for Sparkling
For a celebration, occasion, event, festive fizz, or simply regular dining, there are plenty of choices for sparkling wines. Many countries, worldwide, produce different styles and flavours – in fact, something for every taste and palate. For this quest, I searched for a retailer that included a range of sparkling wines within their wines/drinks shelves…
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Discover Award Winning Sparkling Wines from Austria
Austria has outstanding wine regions, wineries – and internationally acclaimed wines. Here’s some award winning sparkling wine from Austria for you to try. Schlumberger in Austria has maintained the most authentic and traditional method of producing Sekt since 1842. Each bottle of Schlumberger matures during a period of about 2 years of careful handwork. The prestige cuvées…
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Celebrate Australia Day with Award Winning Sparkling Wine
Australia Day the 26th January is celebrated each year on the anniversary of the first fleet from Britain landing in Sydney Cove. So what better way to celebrate the day than with some award winning sparkling wine from Australia. Paulett Vineyards – Trillians Sparkling Red NV This red sparkling wine won a Gold Medal in the…
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Champagne Castelnau appoints Olivier Legrand as Marketing & Communications Director
Champagne Castelnau has strengthened its marketing team with the appointment of experienced drinks marketing professional, Olivier Legrand, in the role of Marketing and Communications Director. Legrand, who took up the position at Champagne Castelnau at the beginning of this month, joins with an impressive C.V. including a master’s degree in International Wine & Spirits Business…
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Discover Award Winning Sparkling Wines from South Africa
South Africa produces some fantastic sparkling wines from their picturesque vineyards, backdropped against the stunning landscapes. If you’re after something a little different, it’s definitely worth a try. Methode Cap Classiques (MCC) are premium South African sparkling wines mostly made using the traditional method. Sauvignon blancc and Chenin blanc grapes are used and increasingly Pinot…
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Discover Award Winning Sparkling Wines from Argentina
Like many countries, Argentina has seen a boost in the popularity of its home-grown sparkling wines. It’s a dynamic industry driven by young consumers who are ready to challenge the traditions and try something new. Many wineries are using the Charmat method to make affordable sparkling wines although you can also discover those made using…
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6 Reasons Sparkling Wine Beats Still Wine
1. It’s less calorific: A glass of red wine contains 129 calories, compared with Champagne or sparkling wine which tends to have only around 80… quite a big difference when the glasses add up. 2. It has the same (or more) health benefits: it’s often said red wine is good for the heart, but sparkling…
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Glass of Bubbly Bookazine Issue 2
The latest Glass of Bubbly bookazine, issue 2 has been released. This Limited Edition hardcover book features all the trophy winning wines from The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Awards 2018 and the overall winner of the title of The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly 2018. There is a featured article on ‘Understanding Prosecco’. There…
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