Glass Of Bubbly https://glassofbubbly.com The Home of Champagne & Sparkling Wine Fri, 24 Dec 2021 10:16:34 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8 https://glassofbubbly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Glass-of-Bubbly.png Glass Of Bubbly https://glassofbubbly.com 32 32 Mince Pies and English Sparkling Wine https://glassofbubbly.com/mince-pies-and-english-sparkling-wine/ Fri, 24 Dec 2021 08:18:39 +0000 https://glassofbubbly.com/?p=66147 Mince Pies are one of the most festive treats to enjoy around Christmas, whenever you think of them, you think of Christmas.

Mince Pies first originated from England during the 13th century, back when they were first made, they were known as Christmas pies, mutton pies or shrid pies. they used to be made with pastry, meats, dried fruits and spices, like cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, these ingredients were brought back from the Middle East by European crusaders, nowadays, they’ve removed the meat, most Mince Pies sold today are vegetarian friendly, but it is still worth checking the packaging as some will have meat in the suet.

The Mince Pie has been enjoyed around Christmas for a long time, and as it has been enjoyed around Christmas the Pie began to be associated with Catholicism/Christianity, so during the English Civil War, the Puritan authorities frowned on them. But that didn’t put an end to the Pie, they continued to be eaten around Christmas through the Victorian era and is still very much enjoyed to this day.

Woodchurch – English Sparkling Wine

Woodchurch Estate was Established in 2009 and is based on the edge of Kent, in the village of Woodchurch, they manage their vines by hand throughout the year to make sure they deliver the best quality English Sparkling Wines.

Woodchurch Wine Estate – Sparkling Rosé 2017 – Tasting Notes

Aroma 👃 “Vibrant Red berries, pink floral and wild nettles on the aroma.”

Flavour 👅 “A fizzy pink taste, of pink floral, unripe raspberries and red berries on the palate.”

This English Sparkling Wine Won a Silver Medal in the Dessert Category at the Glass of Bubbly Awards 2021

Mince Pie Pairing

I decided to go with 12 small mince pies, the perfect size to go with a spread of different Christmas treats and very easy to enjoy for those who don’t have the biggest sweet tooth.

Pairing Notes: “A fizzy red berry wave comes over the mince pie, it’s strong at first then soaks into the mince pie leaving a touch of red berry mince pie.”

The festive mince pie is given a Christmas red berry addition, making it an even more Christmassy treat, a festive combination.

Merry Christmas Everyone

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Christmas Snowball Fizz Cocktail https://glassofbubbly.com/christmas-snowball-fizz-cocktail/ Thu, 23 Dec 2021 08:03:02 +0000 https://glassofbubbly.com/?p=66111 Will we experience Snow on Christmas this year? Building snowmen and throwing snowballs, if that doesn’t happen, then we can take solace in creating a Sparkling Snowball Cocktail.

An easy to create Cocktail that requires Sparkling Wine and a sweet almost eggnog-like spirit, Warninks Advocaat, so let’s build our snowball…

The Sparkling Wine

The vineyards of Casa Gheller are located in the Trevisan hills in the classic Valdobbiadene DOC area, which is well known for the production of Prosecco.

Casa Gheller – Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Dry – Tasting Notes

Aroma 👃 “Ripe yellow fruits honeysuckle and yellow floral aromas.”

Flavour 👅 “Sweet ripe yellow fruits, yellow floral, apricot, peaches and honeysuckle on the palate.”

This Prosecco Won a Bronze Medal in the Summer Days Category at the Glass of Bubbly Awards 2021

The Cocktail

Ingredients

  • Sparkling Wine
  • Warninks Advocaat 
  • Lemon Juice
  • Sugar

How To Make The Christmas Snowball Cocktail 

  1. Run a Lemon around the rim of your glass.
  2. Dip it into Sugar.
  3. Pour in 50mls of Advocaat.
  4. Top up with Sparkling Wine.

Tasting Notes – “A dessert in a glass, creamy eggnog, marzipan and honey.”

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Navigate Your Way To The Whisky Fizz Cocktail https://glassofbubbly.com/navigate-your-way-to-the-whisky-fizz-cocktail/ Wed, 22 Dec 2021 08:21:39 +0000 https://glassofbubbly.com/?p=66257 Christmas is close and we have a task to complete, we must Naviagte our way using the Star of Bethlehem to find the Garden of Eden, there we will find the Orchard House which contains a Cocktail and its ingredients that will make you feel as though the beautiful English fruits and garden herbs have been blended by the angles themselves.

Sparkling Wine – Weingut Steininger

Located in their beautiful hometown of Langenlois in Austria, surrounded by the Kamptal Valley, Weingut Steininger believes it offers the best conditions for their typical wines and sparkling wines, and they’ve found the perfect combination between tradition and modern cellar technology, without ever compromising on quality.

Weingut Steininger – Grüner Veltliner Reserve Sekt 2018 – Tasting Notes

Aroma 👃 “Garden herbs, freshly cut grass and floral notes on the aroma.”

Flavour 👅 “A soft, creamy like texture, displaying green garden herbs, nettles and freshly cut grass on the palate.”

This Austrian Sparkling Wine Won a Silver Medal in the Herbal Gardens Category at the Glass of Bubbly Awards 2021.

Whisky – Compass Box

Compass Box was founded by John Glaser, while working at a large UK distiller in 2000, he came to the conclusion that there was so much that hadn’t yet been explored in the world of Scotch Whisky. He started Compass Box in his kitchen, where it grew over the years and now he has two dedicated Blending Rooms in London.

You can also find on their website a collection of videos of the Founder & Whiskymaker John Glaser, where he explores surprising truths and misconceptions about Scotch whisky, teaching you a few things about Whisky and the way to enjoy it, it’s called the Whisky School.

Tasting Notes – “Rich Whisky aromas with hints of freshly squeezed apple Juice. A classic whisky taste, with fine hints of green apples, green pears and lemon, gently progressing in the whisky.”

The Navigation Cocktail

Ingredients

  • Sparkling Wine
  • Whisky
  • Lemon
  • Apple
  • Mint

How To Make The Navigation Fizz Cocktail

  1. Pour in 15mls of your Whisky
  2. Add 100mls of your Steininger Sparkling Wine
  3. Drop-in a Lemon Twist, a few slices of Apple and a Mint Leaf

Tasting Notes

Aroma 👃 “Fresh lemon, mint and green apple, with delightful hints of the whisky in the background on the aroma.”

Flavour 👅 “A fizzy burst of bakery minty flavours, just like a freshly baked green apple and mint cream pastry, with subtle hints of lemon, the whisky takes shape and adds warmth to your mouth, while delivering freshly squeezed green apple juice to the close.”

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Going Back to Paris in the 20’s with a Flute of Champagne https://glassofbubbly.com/going-back-to-paris-in-the-20s-with-a-flute-of-champagne/ Tue, 21 Dec 2021 08:15:26 +0000 https://glassofbubbly.com/?p=66234 Just a century ago, there was a thriving city, probably the most exciting city in Europe at that time.
Imagine wide boulevards criss-crossed by black cars and old horse-drawn carriages. L’Avenue de l’Opéra leading towards the magnificent Opéra theatre, le Café du Dôme and le Café de la paix full of elegantly-dressed people. The sound of chatting and laughter. The mischievous eyes of women craving men’s attention. The sense of freedom of the flapper girls walking along Rue de Rivoli. The impressive talent of artists who cover the narrow streets of Montmartre with paintings full of colourful shades and fascination. Lively Charleston music coming from the parties for a swing fever all night long and that was Paris in the twenties: the city of blinding lights.

Think now of setting off on a journey to visit two of the most romantic cities in the world: from Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet, to Paris. Imagine a train’s black carriages waiting for you on the tracks: you may feel a biting wind blowing mingled with smoky gust. There are distinguished businessmen from different countries, accompanied by sophisticated women wearing white ermine fur on their shoulders and intoxicating perfume. The restaurant coach offers fine porcelain and silver cutlery on the table, velvet chairs and exquisite art deco furniture. There is no doubt that an unforgettable travel experience is going to win you over.

And what is that wine flowing with sparkling glamour that lifts everyone’s spirits? “Madame et Monsieur, bienvenue à bord du Venice Simplon-Orient Express, nous sommes heureux de vous accueillir à bord avec une flûte de Champagne…”
Of course, it’s Champagne! The symbol of France and the most appreciated wine in Paris in the 20’s.

Along the way from Verona to Paris, while drinking Champagne on board, you’ll better understand the reason why Champagne was as deeply loved at that time as it is nowadays: it’s not only because of its sparkling joy due to the vivacious bubbles or the brilliant colour and its golden nuances, but most of all, it’s because of its allure and ability to create a cheerful mood. Over the years, Champagne has never stopped making people fall in love with its elegance and intrigue. And this is thanks to the passion and commitment of the winemakers who have made it.

Madames and Monsieurs, it is my pleasure to introduce you to Laurent Lequart Champagne, a family estate located in Passy-Grigny, in the heart of the beautiful Vallée de la Marne. This vineyard has been cultivated in clay-limestone and clay-sandstone soils, with love and great respect for the environment, for five generations. Since 1988, Laurent has cultivated wine sustainably and his engagement has been rewarded with two important certifications: HVE (high environmental value) and VDC (sustainable viticulture in Champagne). They work 11,400 hectares, mainly focused on the typical grape variety of the Vallée de la Marne: the Pinot Meunier, a fruity and elegant variety with its delicious flavours and bouquet of citrus fruits.

And here are two magnificent Champagnes that will transport you to Paris in a second with their vibrant bubbles!

Champagne Laurent Lequart – Blanc de Meunier 


100% Pinot Meunier
This wine opens with fine fruity aromas such as peach and plum, embellished by cedar peel.
It’s refined with embracing notes of butter and brioche. In the mouth, accents of pear and balsamic nuances. The flavour is creamy yet crisp, citrus fruits on the finish which conquer the palate with its undeniable elegance.

This Champagne won a Gold Medal in the Sea Breeze category at the Glass of Bubbly Awards 2021.

Champagne Laurent Lequart – Réserve 


100% Pinot Meunier
This Champagne is designed to age beautifully. With a beautiful golden colour, it is rich yet complex, it exudes white stone fruity notes with a touch of citrus. In the mouth it offers the freshness of a fruit salad, juicy apples and buttery flavours, marvellously combined with creamy hues.

This Champagne won a Gold Medal in the Gastronomic category at the Glass of Bubbly Awards 2021.

Having a glass of Champagne while listening to good music is always an excellent choice, especially if the wine and the music chosen for the occasion match nicely. Charleston, the music that evokes Champagne’s liveliness due to its sparkling rhythm, was certainly the soundtrack that accompanied la joie de vivre in Paris in the 20’s, marking people’s life with a touch of craziness. But suddenly, I can hear another sound… the unmistakable ‘choo-choo’ sound of a train’s locomotive! Hurry up, the Orient Express is going to leave… allez allez, on y va, Paris nous attend!

The Venice Simplon Orient Express passing through the Brenner Pass, Austria

My dear fizz lover, I hope my story has transported you to Paris in the 20’s, making you feel part of that marvellous world.

It only remains to me to wish you Joyeux Noël and bonne dégustation…

Merry Christmas!

 

Distributor of Laurent Lequart Champagne:
James Nicholson Wines
https://www.jnwine.com/

Find Stefania on Instagram:
@Stefania.wine
@Finefoodfizz

Photo credits:
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express photos: Martin Scott Powell
Featured & Champagne photos: Tania Volobueva

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The Perfect Sparkling Wine For Your Christmas Cakes https://glassofbubbly.com/the-perfect-sparkling-wine-for-your-christmas-cakes/ Mon, 20 Dec 2021 08:15:54 +0000 https://glassofbubbly.com/?p=66062 Christmas is the perfect time of year to indulge yourself in the delights of the chocolaty, creamy and sweet spices of the festive season, Cakes, Biscuits, Pies and more, you’re bound to enjoy one during the Christmas season and if you would like to find the perfect Sparkling Wine to enjoy alongside it, then keep on reading.

Sparkling Wine and sweet treats can go hand in hand, creating an even more delicious combination, bringing out hidden flavours which have just lingered in the background waiting to light up your taste buds with their hidden talents.

We have 5 different Christmas treats to enjoy and two different Sparkling Wines to see which work best with which, please join us on our venture to discover which will pair best and hopefully receive a place by your side this Christmas.

The Sweet Sparkling Wines

Heinz Theodor Schroeder settled down in Patagonia in 1927 and began working in the wine industry, their winery and vineyards are located in San Patricio del Chañar, Patagonia at the heart of the southernmost wine region of Argentina. Chief enologist Leonardo Puppato helped in the technical design of the winery and also conducts the winemaking practices.

During the construction of the winery’s building, fossilized bones of a large herbivorous dinosaur were discovered. This became a massive part of Familia Schroeder, with them specially designing a cellar house to showcase the original bones in the exact place they were discovered. After several years of study, the paleontologists concluded that the fossils belonged to a new species, so the dinosaur received a new name: Panamericansaurus Schroederi, in recognition of the family contribution to the excavation works.

Name: Panamericansaurus Schroederi
Age: 75 million years (Campanian – Maastrichtian). Late Cretaceous.
Systematics: Sauropoda. Titanosauridae.
Environment: Coastal plain of shallow seas.
Length: 10 to 12 meters.
Diet: Herbivore.

Familia Schroeder – Deseado – Tasting Notes

Aroma 👃 “Mango, apricot, peach, hints of tropical fruits. A lovely array of ripe fruits on the aroma.”

Flavour 👅 “A sweet burst of fruity flavours, including peach, apricot, tropical, apricot in syrup and more on the palate.”

This Argentinian Sparkling Wine Won a Gold Medal in the Dessert Category at the Glass of Bubbly Awards 2021

Familia Schroeder – Deseado Rosé – Tasting Notes

Aroma 👃 “Raspberry cheesecake, raspberries, cream, pink floral and more on the palate.”

Flavour 👅 “A similar taste of raspberries, cheese, cream and floral notes on the palate.”

This Argentinian Sparkling Wine Won a Gold Medal in the Dessert Category at the Glass of Bubbly Awards 2021

Now it’s time to enjoy the treats and pair these two Sparkling Wines with each to find the best pairing results, you can watch our tasting right here or continue reading for the results.

Mince Pies

Deseado and Mince Pies Pairing  – “A ripe tropical burst turns this mince pie into a tropical holiday treat, the sparkling wine is prominent but not overpowering, lovely, peach, apricot and mango flavours.”

Deseado Rosé and Mince Pies Pairing – “A subtle burst of red berries, nicely combine with the mince pie.”

Stollen

Deseado and Stollen Pairing  – “A delicate burst of ripe fruits from the Sparkling Wine, its a much welcomed guest which doesn’t stay long, leaving you with the full flavours of the stollen at the end.”

Deseado Rosé and Stollen Pairing – “Red berries take over the stollen flavours, these leave halfway through ending up with the stollen at the end.”

Profiteroles

Deseado and Profiteroles Pairing – “The soft delicate pastry, cream and chocolate are better enjoyed on their own, the sparkling wine comes in awkwardly, not the best combination.”

Deseado Rosé and Profiteroles Pairing – “The Profiteroles are a delicate delight and for this combination, the sparkling wine isn’t delicate enough.”

Gingerbread and Butterscotch Bombe

Deseado and  Bombe Pairing – “The Sparkling Wine comes in subtlety but leaves all the flavours enhanced, you feel its unlocked hidden flavours.”

Deseado Rosé and Bombe Pairing – “The spice flavours take on a red berries note, still delivering the gingerbread and butterscotch, but with a red berry touch.”

Christmas Cake & Chocolate Bites

Deseado and Christmas Cake – “As long as you don’t get too much icing, there’s a lively touch of tropical ripe fruits added into this Christmas cake.”

Deseado Rosé and Christmas Cake – “The Sparkling Wine adds a layer of red berries to the icing sugar, giving it a slightly more Christmas flavour, it’s an OK combination, but not perfect.”

Deseado and Chocolate Bites  – “The Sparkling Wine is immediately lost to the power of the chocolate.”

Deseado Rosé and Chocolate Bites – “The chocolate again overpowers the Sparkling Wine.”

Sparkling Wine is made to be enjoyed and what better time to enjoy it, than on and around Christmas, the time where smiles are on everyone’s faces, bellies are waiting to be filled and glasses should never be empty. If you’re also looking for the perfect Champagne or Sparkling Wine to enjoy with your roast dinner, then check out these two articles that may help you: 10 Champagnes & Sparkling Wines to put in your Christmas Trolley and The Best Wine For Your Turkey Dinner.

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Winter Warmer Sparkling Wines 2021 https://glassofbubbly.com/winter-warmer-sparkling-wines-2021/ Fri, 17 Dec 2021 08:26:20 +0000 https://glassofbubbly.com/?p=66112 What sets the Champagne & Sparkling Wine Awards from Glass of Bubbly apart from any other dedicated fizz awards is that we have unique categories in which wines can win medals and trophies within – Here today I wish to take a look at the ‘Winter Warmer’ category from the 2021 Awards.

When judges are deciding which wines to add to the Winter Warmer they have the following description to guide them:

This wine will be of a fuller flavoured character. Perfect for a winter’s evening sat in front of the fire.

The Glass of Bubbly Awards, aided by countless recommendations from top wine professionals and the guidance from Tatiana Mann (Diploma in Level IV WSET) sees a unique way to judge wines so that not only medals can be achieved, but categories in which consumers can relate to thus making labels easier to understand.

Trophy Winner ‘Winter Warmer’

Fox & Fox – Mosaic 2015: Tasting Notes:Apricot, peach skin, dry white cheese, red berry cheesecake on the nose. Dry crisp flavours showing gooseberry, peach skin, apricot, dry white cheese.Available to purchase here

 

Gold Medal Winners ‘Winter Warmer’

Champagne Roger-Constant Lemaire – Rosé de Saignée: Tasting Notes: Wonderful warm rosé colour from the Saignée blend. I have seen this winery producing the Saignee blend at their winery when Gilles was still the main winemaker. Creamy cranberry, red current, soft pastry, touch of asparagus and silky garden mint on the nose. Red berry fruit flavours.Available to purchase here

Cantina Ventiventi Il Borghetto – Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce: Tasting Notes:Dark berries on the nose with silky blueberry cheesecake. Also a smoky edge showing. Dry black berry fruits with a good mouth watering length. Added saline, herbaceous and smoky notes.Available to purchase here

Vinarstvo Zalatel – de Onesti: Tasting Notes:Green apple, smoky herbs, creamy herbaceous on the nose. Dry flavours. Citrus, chalky, apricot and peach skin, saline.Available to purchase here

 

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Patisserie Desserts with Biddenden English Sparkling Wine https://glassofbubbly.com/patisserie-desserts-with-biddenden-english-sparkling-wine/ Thu, 16 Dec 2021 08:26:42 +0000 https://glassofbubbly.com/?p=66190 Do you want an amazing selection of Sweet Pastries for a very affordable price? Then look no further than Iceland’s 10 Patisserie Selection, available for only £5.

This is a perfect selection to get for Christmas, there’s something for everyone inside unless you’re having 11 people coming over, in that case, you’ll have to share.

With such a fine selection of cakes to enjoy, it’s only right to call on a Sparkling Wine that has the power to stand up to that level of delicate, creamy sweetness. This Sparkling Wine won the Trophy in the Dessert Category, our Judges thought it best fit the category against Champagnes, Argentinan and Slovenian Sparkling Wines.

Dessert
A wine that will likely be sweeter in taste and pairs well with desserts.

Let’s first taste this English Sparkling Wine to see if it’s the perfect match for the Dessert Category

Biddenden

Biddenden Vineyards – Gribble Bridge Ortega Demi-Sec 2019 Tasting Notes

Aroma 👃 “Green apples, green pears, green grapes, green apple glazed tart aromas.”

Flavour 👅 “Orchard fruits, green apples, green pears, tastes like a natural sweetness from the fruits rather than added sugar.”

The Trophy Winner in the Dessert Category at the Glass of Bubbly Awards 2021.

Wow, what a treat, defiantly in the right category, there are many sweet Sparkling Wines available to buy, but not that many produced in England.

Kent’s original vineyard, the Barnes family has owned and managed Biddenden Vineyards since 1969, but vines weren’t the first things planted there, there were originally over 40 acres of apple orchard, but in the late 60’s apple prices began to decline, and in 1969, they decided to turn 1/3 of their acres into vines, that’s when Biddenden Vineyards was born.

They currently have 12 different grape varieties planted over 23 acres of south-facing slopes. It’s interesting to know that their first wine was bottled in 1973, it would be amazing if you have that bottle safely stored somewhere, today they produce around 80,000 bottles per year, the vineyard is currently being run by the second & third generations of the Barnes family.

There are many wonderful and award winning English Sparkling Wines on the market today, I think it would be a nice idea to enjoy a bottle of English Sparkling Wine on Christmas Day, to show our support for the industry, maybe you might end up trying something new, Glass of Bubbly can definitely help you find the perfect bottle for you and your family

The Pairing – Christmas Pastry Desserts and Sparkling Wine

Biddenden and Cherry Chocolate Chip Gateau Slice Pairing: “The Sparkling wine intensifies the cherry along with the chocolate flavours.”

Biddenden and Marzipan Gateau Slice Pairing: “The Sparkling Wine comes in and cleanses the palate, then allows the marzipan flavour to come alive again for a second wind in the same bite.”

Biddenden and Almond Cream Cake Pairing: “The Sparkling Wine comes in and cleanses5the palate, but leaves some of the almond flavours, giving you a single expression of delicate almond.”

Biddenden and Strawberry Vanilla Cream Gateau Slice Pairing: “A nice balance of white chocolate, strawberries, cream and pastry, the sparkling wine comes in and cleanses the palate leaving you wanting another bite.”

Biddenden and Cherry Cream Slice Pairing: “The chocolate leads the flavour, cherry takes second place and takes on a slight bitter taste.”

Biddenden and Strawberry Cream Slice Pairing: “The Sparkling Wine cleanses the palate too early, leaving creamy strawberry flavours with hints of green apple skin.”

Biddenden and Mandarin Cream Tart Pairing: “Green citrus is added to the mandarin cream tart in a strong but not overpowering way.”

Biddenden and Chocolate Cream Tart Pairing: “A wonderful blend of chocolate, cream and pastry, the sparkling wine adds elements of English country gardens.”

Biddenden and Strawberry Cream Roll Pairing: “The strawberry is rather let go, the pastry takes on the green fruit flavours giving you a green fruit cream roll with hints of strawberries.”

Biddenden and Lemon cream Roll Pairing: “The lemon flavours stay with you throughout, even intensifying after the Sparkling Wine has been added, with hints of pastry.”

Merry Christmas Everyone

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The Best Champagne for your Turkey Christmas Dinner https://glassofbubbly.com/the-best-champagne-for-your-turkey-christmas-dinner/ Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:18:18 +0000 https://glassofbubbly.com/?p=66071 For those of us celebrating Christmas with a traditional turkey dinner on the 25th, it is highly likely that a drink or two during cooking and eating will take place. As Christmas time is a celebration for many then sparkling wines and especially Champagne are likely to make an appearance.

It is said that around 25% of all Champagne sold and consumed will be during the week of Christmas and New Year. Via a previous survey from ASDA supermarket results showed that the most popular food served / consumed at a Christmas dinner was roast potatoes with second place being carrots and third being Turkey.

Christmas dinner for many families across the UK will be that Turkey roast with all the trimmings, veg, sauces and more. Turkey meat is a particularly rich source of B vitamins, including B3 (niacin), B6 (pyridoxine), and B12 (cobalamin) – It is high in protein and also a rich source of minerals. It is one of the most healthier meats (further facts via HealthLine.com).

Turkey Christmas Dinner with Cranberry Sauce

Turkey Christmas Dinner with Cranberry Sauce

 

Pairing Champagne with Turkey

If you’re looking for a great wine to pair with turkey then Champagne is a perfect suggestion. Though of course wine is a personal choice regarding what you prefer in style, a wine with a medium to high level of acidity is great to pair with white meats (especially the Turkey leg which have higher levels of fat), it is advised though that you should avoid pairing with excessive tannins such as from red wines!

A Brut style of Champagne, so medium levels of sugar / sweetness is the better style to go for. Turkey will be less greasy and require less powerful acidity from the wine to cleanse the palate. A touch of fruity sweet flavours from the Champagne will be welcomed to go against the savoury flavours from the dish. If you have sweeter sauces on your plate, such as cranberry sauce, then you can also opt for a rosé Champagne which will usually have a touch more red fruity sweet flavours to balance the palate.

Champagne Chateau de Boursault

Located West of Epernay, in Boursault, the grower label ‘Château de Boursault‘ is home to the famous château built between 1843 and 1850 by Madame Clicquot Ponsardin, the Veuve Clicquot who owned the Veuve Clicquot Champagne House.

Château de Boursault is one of the few estates in Champagne to have an enclosed space in which you’ll find the vineyards, a wine press, a winery and cellars.

Champagnes in the video:

Champagne Château de Boursault – Brut Tradition: Find our more here

Champagne Château de Boursault – Brut Rosé de Saignée: Find out more here

 

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Aldi Christmas Fizz Cocktails https://glassofbubbly.com/aldi-christmas-fizz-cocktails/ Tue, 14 Dec 2021 08:28:36 +0000 https://glassofbubbly.com/?p=66012 It’s December, Christmas is around the corner and after another troublesome year, let’s make this Christmas the best yet, enjoy every moment of your Christmas shopping, try not to leave it to the last minute, although I know some of you will, but it doesn’t matter, Aldi has you covered, with a delicious array of Christmas party food, chocolates, treats and meats to choose from, as well as an amazing selection of spirits and liqueurs to enjoy over the festive season.

How much do you know about your local supermarket? Here’s a little bit about Aldi you might not have known: Aldi was founded in 1946 in the city of Essen in Germany, it was created by two brothers Karl and Theo Albrecht, as of today there are now over 11,000 stores spread across 20 different countries. Aldi are going to invest over £1.3 billion by 2023 with the goal to open 100 new stores by 2023. Over 900 of their stores are in the UK.

Most of us love a good drink over the holiday’s, whether it be some bubbly, gin, rum, whiskey, or eggnog, but what about some cocktails, with it being the Christmas season, now is the perfect time to create some Christmas Fizz Cocktails, so let’s look at Aldi’s selection. When I say that Aldi has a great selection of spirits and liqueurs to choose from this Christmas, I seriously mean it, just take a look at their Gin section. They have so many craft gins which would be a delight to enjoy over Christmas, like Spiced Plum and Clementine, Mulled Berry and Cranberry and Spiced Biscuit to name a few.

As many of us have different tastes, I’ve got here a Gin, Rum and Whiskey, I’ve picked a bottle of Prosecco and created 3 different unique Christmas Cocktails using Aldi’s Gin, Rum and Whisky,  if any of them appeal to you, you’ll be able to enjoy them over Christmas.

Montelvini

Montelvini has been around for 135 years, owned by the Serena family, the current owner, Armando Serena has been President of Montelvini since 1968, located in a small region in Montello in Italy, the Serena family has dedicated themselves to producing wine with skill and passion.

Montelvini – Serenitatis Asolo Prosecco Superiore Extra Brut Millesimato 2020 – Tasting Notes

Aroma 👃 “Lively floral, chalky apricot, honeysuckle, garden herbs and light green pear on the aroma.”

Flavour 👅 “A very pleasant combination of dry flavours, including green apple, green pear, white floral and chalky citrus.”

The Gin – Spiced Plum and Clementine

Gin Tasting Notes: “A wonderful expression of clementine, it brings to mind the orange aroma from Terry’s Chocolate Orange. I also get Christmas greenery, like Holly and Christmas tree.
A perfectly crafted fusion of plum and clementine, it’s sweet from what tastes like the ripeness of the fruits picked at the absolutely perfect time, perfectly balanced.”

Gin Fizz Cocktail: “Initially greeted with fresh plum then followed by clementine on the aroma. Plum and Clementine, with chalky citrus and white floral on the palate.”

How To Make The Christmas Plum Cocktail

  1. Pour in 15mls of Spiced Plum and Clementine Gin.
  2. Top up with 100mls of Sparkling Wine.
  3. Place in an Orange Slice.
  4. Chop up half a Plum and place it into your glass for the final garnish.

The Whisky – Highland Black – 8 Years Old

Whisky Tasting Notes: “Cinnamon, toffee and cooked banana on the aroma. Oaky Wood, malt, dark chocolate, fudge, vanilla and sticky toffee pudding flavours.”

Whisky Fizz Cocktail: “Toasty lemon aromas. A creamy citrus driven cocktail, with an undertone of malt, dark chocolate and fudge from the Whiskey.”

How To Make The Rocky Highlands Cocktail

  1. Fill your glass with Ice Cubes.
  2. Pour in 25mls of Highland Black Whiskey.
  3. Top up with 100mls of Sparkling Wine.
  4. Add in a Lemon Wheel to finish.

The Rum – Old Hopking – Spiced Gold

Rum Tasting Notes: “Smooth and creamy banana and Caribbean spice, banana spice cake with whipped cream on top on the aroma. A smooth creamy vanilla and Caribbean spice, a wonderful balance of a younger and vibrant and old and elegant Rum, it’s warming and smooth, a fantastic experience for the price.”

Rum Cocktail: “Moroccan Almond, almond cake on the aroma. A drying taste of almond, hints of Caribbean spice, paired with chalky and white floral from the Sparkling Wine on the palate.”

How To Make The Almond Voyage Cocktail

  1. Pour in 20mls of your Old Hopking Rum.
  2. Place 2 drops of Moroccan Almond into your glass.
  3. Top up with 100mls of Sparkling Wine.

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