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Strawberry Fizz with a mix of Mexican Character

By Christopher Walkey / 7th August 2018

Cocktails do not always have to be complicated to make, require in-depth ingredients and all the snazzy bar paraphernalia in order to produce something you and your guests will enjoy – Sometimes in can be simple and easy! Just like a wizard with his potion collection, we have ourselves a vast sample selection chez Glass…

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Chambord and Fizz

By Christopher Walkey / 30th July 2018

I totally get why some people in the world of sparkling wines including producers would prefer that their wines are enjoyed as they are, though many of us will still look to enjoy our fizz in cocktails. A cocktail can be something we have got all the ingredients for and we follow a strict recipe…

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Cheering for Cups

By Bernard Barbuk / 26th July 2018

Cups are bubbling Summer drinks from long ago: mixed, iced, sweetened, always with fresh fruits, always made in quantity, always presented in ceramic or glass jugs or bowls decorated with garlands of herbs.  Never with bitters or Vermouth.  And though spirits and liqueurs are often part of the recipe, Cups are wine-based, cider-based, beer-based.  Never,…

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Champagne or Prosecco? Let the fight begin…

By Glass of Bubbly Content / 25th July 2018

Consumers across the world love their sparkling wines from famous regions to lesser known up and coming hotspots, be it rosé, red or Brut – Who would ever want to say no to a glass of bubbly? Sparkling wine is the category that the likes of Champagne, Cava, Prosecco, Franciacorta, Cremants and more sit in,…

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Choosing the Right Wine for Your Food

By Glass of Bubbly / 24th July 2018

As we all know, wine and food pair wonderfully together, but you do need to ensure you have the right wine based on what you are planning to cook. If you are throwing a dinner party, doing some research to learn more about the perfect wine for your planned meal is a great way to…

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Former Private Members Bar at Top of Gherkin Open to Public

By Christopher Walkey / 20th July 2018

There are some amazing locations to enjoy a glass of bubbly across London and I am lucky that many of them I have visited and enjoyed the far reaching views from The Shard to The Nat West Tower, I have also enjoyed many a private Champagne event chez the top of the Gherkin as an…

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Golden Luxury offered in Gin and Vodka from Ivana Ciabatti

By Christopher Walkey / 8th May 2018

Many will marvel at the variation of aromas and flavours that sparkling wines from across the globe can offer us, from the steep hills of the Cartizze region of Prosecco to the cooler climate of Ontario from Canada. A big favourite for many bars and customers across the globe is the subject of fizzy cocktails from the…

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Glass of Bubbly Annual Champagne, Sparkling Wine & Fizz Tasting London 2018

By Christopher Walkey / 4th May 2018

Comments to include “I’ve come all the way from Alaska to taste the Champagne and sparkling wines on show here today…” shows how the popularity and awareness of the Glass of Bubbly annual Champagne, sparkling wine and fizz trade & press tasting and yearly Summit has grown. Over 175 sparkling wines were on show from…

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Printemps 2018 du Ratafia à L’Assiette Champenoise, Reims

By Christopher Walkey / 18th April 2018

With great pleasure we accepted the invitation by our friends at Vitabella to attend the ‘Printemps 2018 du Ratafia’ that took place in Reims at the superb L’Assiette Champenoise famed for its fine cuisine and chef Armaud Lallement. So quickly – What is Ratafia? Now a classified product from Champagne, Ratafia Champenois is, in fact, a fortified wine…

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