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What is happening to Champagne?
Champagne is now being sold for as little as £9 a bottle with Gartissier Brut Champagne on offer at Morrisons. With 25% of Champagne normally being sold in the week between Christmas and New Year, is this price damaging the brand of Champagne, known as a luxury product or is it in response to the ever growing…
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Enjoy a Glass of Bubbly & Seafood at Randall & Aubin
Launched in 1996, Randall & Aubin has become a renowned Soho establishment. The name Randall & Aubin was originally founded in 1908 as London’s first butcher’s shop, and gradually expanded to include cheese, a bakery and more gourmet food. The venue has a strict no-booking policy with a relaxing and friendly environment. Great food for seafood lovers as they…
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Enjoy a Glass of Bubbly at Purnell’s Michelin-Starred Restaurant
Chef Glynn Purnell has opened the doors of Purnell’s, his Michelin-starred restaurant in Birmingham’s Colmore business district, to welcome guests into the newly refurbished space. This follows a two-week closure to install the new look, as designed by Richard Wilkinson and John Beven. Purnell’s has undergone a major decorative transformation; A newly installed slot window…
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Harvest at Bluebell Vineyard
It always fascinates me to hear comments floating about in one or two quarters of the wine world, to the effect that English Sparkling wine is sometimes looked on as a ‘hmm yes, the English, what do they know about wines?’ But let’s bear in mind that producers, despite being at the mercy of the…
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Halo Fizz Bar at Stansted Airport
Stansted airport is undergoing an £80 million generation and one of the most unique additions is the ‘Halo Fizz Bar’. This small yet luxurious bar is located in the departure lounge and specialises in all things sparkling – the perfect spot to have a glass or two of bubbly to start your travels. As you walk up…
Read MoreExperience the Grape Harvest at Bluebell Vineyard Estates
Members of the public will have the opportunity to experience English wine production first hand on Saturday 17th October when Bluebell Vineyard hosts a harvest experience for members of the public. Participants will hand pick the grapes, learn what happens behind the scenes and see how sparkling wine is made, before sampling the freshly pressed…
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4 Vineyards to visit in Kent, England
Kent, in the South East of England, is producing top quality sparkling wine and gaining recognition worldwide. This beautiful part of country is a great place to visit and not too far from London. With it’s chalky soils and mild climate, the Kent terroir is similar to that of Champagne. The winemakers mainly use the…
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The Harrow at Little Bedwyn celebrates 10 years of Michelin Stars
The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2016 was released today, with the news that The Harrow at Little Bedwyn has been awarded a Michelin Star for the 10th year in a row. A very rare achievement, especially as The Harrow is one of the few wholly privately owned Michelin Star restaurant’s in the UK.…
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What in-flight Bubbly do Airlines Serve?
If you’re lucky enough to travel First Class or Business Class on a flight, you may have had a chance to sample the airlines sparkling wine list. Having a glass of bubbly can be an enjoyable part of the travelling experience, so it’s important that there’s a good choice. Here’s some popular and interesting selections airlines…
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