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Domaine Carneros

Domaine Carneros

By Glass of Bubbly / 16th July 2014

Domaine Carneros is a singular winery best known as a small grower-producer of methóde champenoise sparkling wine, Pinot Noir, certified organic estate vineyards, and a breathtakingly beautiful château. Founded by the noble family behind Champagne Taittinger, Claude Taittinger’s search for a worthy U.S. counterpart began in the late 1970s. In 1987 he selected a 138-acre…

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Cuvee Castelar Extra Brut from Uruguay

Cuvee Castelar Extra Brut from Uruguay

By Glass of Bubbly / 4th July 2014

Cuvee Castelar Extra Brut, made with the same modern techniques used in Champagne, thanks to the influence of Pierre Harang (renowned chef du cave from the Champagne region) since 2001. A pale gold colour with soft light greenish reflections. A perfumed nose with touches of green lemon, tropical fruits and floral notes. A gentle hint…

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Five Steps to Enjoying your Very Own English Sparkling Wine

By Glass of Bubbly / 4th July 2014

Is sipping a glass of English sparkling wine overlooking your own vineyard an impossible dream? Not to Bruce and Sybilla Tindale at High Clandon. They planted their vines in 2004, harvested in 2007 and enjoyed the first vintage of their very own fizz two years ago. So, how did they do it? Well, it seems to me…

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Ruinart Champagne salon 1764

Ruinart Rosé Salon 1764

By Glass of Bubbly / 20th June 2014

Ruinart celebrates the 250th anniversary of the first Rosé Champagne with the creation of the Ruinart Rosé Salon 1764. This Summer the Goring Hotel garden in Victoria is set to play host to the Ruinart Rosé 1764 Salon. The concept has been created as part of the Ruinart Rosé 250th anniversary celebrations following the discovery…

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Willsberger Anniversary – Spiegelau Glassware

By Glass of Bubbly / 16th June 2014

‘Who could possibly want to drink a substandard version of delicate white or powerful red, purely because it is served in the wrong glass? All too often, a wine loses something in the transfer from bottle to glass…’ Johann Willsberger. For stunning elegance, the Willsberger Anniversary is the perfect choice. A genuine alternative for wine…

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Terramoretti ~ Bellavista

Terramoretti ~ Bellavista

By Glass of Bubbly / 16th June 2014

“I have always been keen on the land. I started making wine as a hobby, to escape from the routine and I found myself the owner of a gem of a company.”  Vittorio Moretti. Above and below the same hill, as far as the eye can see, Vittorio Moretti has united his house, the first vineyard, the…

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Clairette de Die & Crémant de Die

Clairette de Die & Crémant de Die

By Glass of Bubbly / 15th June 2014

Clairette de Die is a natural sparkling wine made in the Drôme county of France. It is made from two grape varieties: White Clairette (25% max) and White Muscat with small grains. Its pale yellow dress presents very beautiful bright glints. Smells of apricot appear to the nose then the Clairette de Die reveals us delicates…

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Ibiza Ice

Ibiza Ice

By Glass of Bubbly / 15th June 2014

Get ready for summer and the beginning of festival season with the exciting, refreshing taste of Ibiza Ice! Market trends this year have indicated that consumers are looking for exciting and innovative new alcoholic drinks as a departure from traditional fare. Ibiza Ice is the perfect answer: fusing sparkling wine with exotic, natural fruit flavours,…

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Spiegelau’s Winelovers Sparkling Wine Glass

By Glass of Bubbly / 15th June 2014

Spiegelau’s Winelovers collection embraces simplicity, without sacrificing style or quality. The sparkling wine glass is tailored to deliver your sparkling wine’s full aromatics and flavours without hindrance. The beautifully clear lead-free crystal, thin-blown glass and elegant style are a great choice for wine lovers everywhere, especially those who want the best from their wines. smedson.com…

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