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How to Choose Bubbly Based on Your Favourite Fruits
Some people prefer a drier, toastier sparkling wine, but if you’re a fan of fruity notes in your bubbly, there’s plenty choice out there. Here’s some quick advice and great choices for deliciously fruity bubbly, from dry to sweet. Tropical fruits: Prosecco is known for it’s light and fruity flavour which makes it an easy…
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5 Picturesque Vineyards Close to London for a Day Trip
There are many fantastic sparkling wine producers right at home, with new ones popping up all the time. They make a great day-trip out of London, where you can tour the lovely vineyards and taste quality English bubbly. Here’s just a few options to try who offer a great variety of affordable tours, tastings, food…
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Can you Understand Basic Champagne Lingo?
As with most industries, the Champagne and sparkling wine industry is full of jargon and specialist terminology. While it’s not necessary to know, if you want to enhance your sparkling wine-buying experience, understanding some of the most common words can help a surprising amount… and they’re quite simple (if you don’t mind learning a bit…
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Celebrity Interview: Emma Samms MBE
Emma is an actress and writer, best known for her roles in General Hospital, The Colbys and Dynasty. She has starred in films including Delirious and The Shrimp on the Barbie and lots of TV series such as Holby City, Doctors and Models Inc. Emma was awarded the MBE in the 2016 Queen’s Birthday Honours…
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New Champagne & Cocktail Bar in Preston
A Champagne and cocktails bar has opened in Preston city centre. Latch Bar in Guild Hall Street will offer a variety of drinks including a range of cocktails that feature sparkling wine, such as Sorrento Sparkle, Bellini, Tropical Summer and English Garden. Also available is Prosecco by the glass of a bottle of Bottega. A…
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Albury Vineyard Harvests its Best Fruit Yet!
An army of nearly 100 local wine enthusiasts spent three days recently grape picking at Albury Vineyard and their verdict – the fruit are the best they have seen since the vines were planted in 2009. Vineyard owner Nick Wenman believes firmly in involving the local community with the annual harvest. The pickers include members…
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Celebrity Interview: Drew Pritchard
Drew, an antiques dealer, is one of the UK’s top decorative salvage experts, with his own TV show, Salvage Hunters, which follows Drew as he scours the country in search of some weird and wonderful objects. Drew has worked with interior designer to the Royals Annabel Elliot, the sister of Camilla Parker Bowles, fashion designer…
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The Most Romantic Places to Enjoy Champagne
The word Champagne itself translates to many as romance, love filled environments, first dates, proposals and many more romantic thoughts, but where can this iconic sparkling wine be enjoyed to further its place as the number one drink for those with love in mind. I recently viewed an interesting news item on the Daily Mail website…
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European Waterways Announces Champagne Cruises
European Waterways are offering five new Champagne Cruises in Champagne, France, aboard the Panache luxury hotel barge in 2017. Departing on June 11th, 18th and 25th, and July 2nd and 9th, Panache can accommodate up to 12 passengers in luxurious comfort and features a crew of six, including an English speaking guide, gourmet chef and…
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