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Indian Fizz and Gin Cocktail

An Indian Fizz and Gin Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 15th July 2019

It may surprise many to know that India makes some very fine wines and also offers a wide selection of sparkling wines even with a somewhat challenging wine growing climate. The majority of vineyards are located in the south-western part of the country in the states of Maharashtra and Karnataka. Another positive for the wine…

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German sparkling wines 2019

German Sparkling Wines

By Christopher Walkey / 25th June 2019

Many of us will associate Germany with fine beers and beer festivals, but did you know that they also consume more sparkling wine on average compared to any other country in the world with figures of around 5 bottles enjoyed per person annually? This impressive consumption figure sits at five times that of the USA…

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Identifying Sparkling Wines

What is the difference between Champagne and other Sparkling Wines?

By Christopher Walkey / 10th June 2019

When it comes to bubbles in your wine then the name which stands out most for many would undoubtedly be Champagne. Though world famous and drunk by millions globally every day, Champagne is a very exclusive style of wine that is only produced from a classified region of France totalling just 34,000 or so hectares.…

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Seven Shades of Rosé

By Christopher Walkey / 29th May 2019

Many people love the idea of rosé Champagne and sparkling wines, it has that certain romantic edge over standard bruts or even vintages, usually costing that little bit more with many labels famous for their pink bubbly such as Champagnes labels Laurent Perrier’s cuvée rose and Ruinart’s rosé. How do you make rosé wines? For…

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Pouring Champagne Moet et Chandon rosé

What is the General Alcohol by Volume for Sparkling Wines and Champagnes?

By Glass of Bubbly Content / 19th May 2019

Are you looking to unlock your wild side with the help of a little bit of bubbly? Then you’re going to want to know the alcohol content of your drinks. After all, whether you are trying to be the life of the party or work up the courage to use the Naughtydate dating website, you…

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Champagne and Sparkling Wine Awards results 2019

The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Awards 2019 Results

By Christopher Walkey / 19th May 2019

The results are in from The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Awards 2019. We would like to thank every wine label that submitted their wines to be judged by over 50 of the world’s top wine professionals over two days at one of our main sponsors Marriott County Hall Hotel in Westminster. Each wine went…

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BBQ and Fizz

By Christopher Walkey / 8th May 2019

Many of us have enjoyed a barbecue or two be it at home or as an invited guest when the sun is shining and it is warm outside the urge will always be there to suggest cooking and eating outside. There are many surveys out there on people’s eating habits and BBQ facts; those living…

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Which Italian fizz can impress Italian friends and cooking

By Christopher Walkey / 10th April 2019

Italy, for me, is one of my favourite countries that I have visited, it seems to have it all from lifestyle to architecture, from weather to the delights you will find there on the table. Trying to impress Italian friends is hard enough as it is though to do so by bringing to a party…

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Prosecco Chocolate and a Glass of Prosecco!

By Christopher Walkey / 9th April 2019

‘Bubbly and chocolate’… Oh No! I hear many wine folk scream and yell, though for many millions and millions of people who love to buy sparkling wines the combination of Champagne or Prosecco and chocolate holds a special and very tempting place within the category of their lives placed within hard to resist indulgence. Champagne with…

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