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Understanding Prosecco Better
Prosecco for many is that new fizz fix in our lives from weddings to the cheap bottle for two at our local bar, the symphony of ripe fruity flavours it offers suits many of our palates and makes for an easy drinking solution to suit any occasion. Fear not, this is not an in-depth educational…
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Poulton Hill Estate – Brut Rosé 2013 – Highly Commended Fruity & Floral
Congratulations to Poulton Hill Estate with their Brut Rosé 2013 which received a highly commended medal at The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly awards 2017. A panel of 36 top industry wine judges tasted all the entries for 2017 and were able to not only scores wines with medals, but also place them in to easy…
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Hiroshima: Sandro Bottega presents ‘Spirit of Peace’
It is always nice to receive samples and this time it was from Bottega with their ‘Spirit of Peace’ boxset: From Hiroshima, the capital of peace that has suffered the devastating effects of war, Italian distillery and winery Bottega sends out a message of brotherhood, promoting an art exhibition while fundraising for the local government.…
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Fine Fizz fit for Festive Fun
Over the last year or so I have done a lot of travelling and visiting many of the top sparkling wine regions of the world from exploring the family producers of Georgia to guided tours of the fabulous sparkling wines produced here on home soil. What sticks in my mind when it comes to sparkling…
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Camel Valley – Pinot Noir Rose 2014 – Trophy Summer Days
Congratulations to Camel Valley with their Pinot Noir Rose 2014 which received a Trophy at The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly awards 2017. A panel of 36 top industry wine judges tasted all the entries for 2017 and were able to not only scores wines with medals, but also place them in to easy to…
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Champagne author Michael Edwards receives Special Achievement Award
A fine gentleman of the Champagne and sparkling wine industry, Michael Edwards, received a ‘Significant Contribution to the World of Champagne & Sparkling Wine’ award from Glass of Bubbly during The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly award in Westminster. Claude Giraud was the special guest to award Michael his trophy along with a special inscribed…
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An Evening of Fizz!
Last month I found myself representing Basilicata’s highly regarded Cantine del Notaio at Blenheim Palace’s literature, film and music festival gala dinner. Indeed!! Now one might have expected the early evening flutes of fizz to carry something as grandiose as their impressive surroundings, perhaps bubbles from a Grand Cru village or as is increasingly the…
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A Visit to Tenuta Amadio from Asolo DOCG Prosecco
“There is something romantic, peaceful and perfect about Tenuta Amadio and also a touch of the fairy tale for this winery has its very own church up on a small hill overlooking it! Splendid wines and a young and innovative brand that has a great chance to increase its production and awareness globally.” Christopher Walkey A wonderfully…
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A Visit to Martignago Cantina Sant’Andrea from Asolo DOCG Prosecco
In the small town of Maser that is located at the foot of the Asolo hills, you will find Martignago Cantina Sant’Andrea winery. A family grower with a long history of growing vines in the region that currently offers a selection of nine wines with a range of Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG. The family currently own and manage 8…
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