Glass of Bubbly
English Producers to Host the French Wine Trade this Weekend
The French wine trade and press are visiting England as part of Vinocamp this weekend. Vinocamp is a forum that takes place over two days, bringing together wine trade professionals, innovators and commentators to discuss topical issues related to wine, including digital communication, markets, entrepreneurship and working together on future developments. The event also includes…
Read More
Cooking with Champagne and Sparkling Wine
On the rare occasion that you have some left over bubbly from the night before, why not try using it in a meal? Champagne and sparkling wine can bring a wonderful, delicate flavour to a dish. Although the ideas call for Champagne, a good quality sparkling wine can do the job as well. Scallops with Champagne Sauce…
Read More
Alison Nix faces Veuve Clicquot Champagne fall
It looks like that the season of fall will see the face of model Alison Nix, via a recent photo shoot by Craig McDean, front branding from Veuve Clicquot. The new ‘fashion orientated’ advertising campaign breaks away from traditional for this internationally recognised and loved Champagne label. The four image series entitled ‘Let Life Surprise you’…
Read More
Exton Park launches first vintage sparkling wine, Blanc de Blancs 2011
Exton Park has a 55 acre vineyard in the heart of Hampshire’s prized South Downs chalk slopes. The Blanc de Blancs 2011 is made from 100% Chardonnay solely from the pure chalk terroir from the top of the property – the oldest plot in the vineyard. Previously, the three award-winning wines launched by Exton Park…
Read More
Veuve Clicquot Rich, Champagne with a twist
Bring out the mixologist in anyone with Veuve Clicquot wines blended with selected ingredients: pineapple, grapefruit, cucumber, celery, peppers or tea. All served over ice. Each ingredient will bring it’s own unique taste to the Champage. Black tea will bring freshness and enhance the floral notes, while bergamot tea brings a particular elegance. If you prefer…
Read More
Lesser Known Champagne Grapes Enjoying the Warmer Weather
The four lesser known Champagne grapes, Arbane, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Meslier are getting an unlikely boost thanks to the warmer Summers. These grapes are grown on only 0.3% of the 34,000 hectares (84,000 acres) that produce Champagne. Drappier has 50 acres of Arbane, which with the warmer weather is set to produce 5,000 kilos of grapes…
Read More
Case of Grower Champagne Competition from Original & Distinctive Limited (NOW CLOSED)
Original and Distinctive has devised a Grower Champagne Collection (6x75cl) Case – six award winning small producer Champagnes, which have been selected from the main wine producing districts of Champagne. The introductory pack includes:1 x Non Vintage 1 x Non Vintage (Premier Cru) 1 x Rosé (Premier Cru) 1 x Demi-Sec 1 x Blanc de Blancs (Grand Cru) 1…
Read More
Fancy helping to make your own Glass of Bubbly?
In the UK, as in Champagne, grapes for sparkling wine need to be picked by hand. This is a labour intensive process, which can go on over several weeks as different varieties, and even different clone / rootstock combinations of the same variety, all ripen at different rates. Careful analysis of sugar levels rising and…
Read More
Chianti producer Piccini launches sparkling wine
The Piccini family are fourth generation wine producers based in the Chianti region, of Italy, they have branched out with a sparkling wine called Piccini 1882, this spumante is made with a blend of Glera grapes, (used in Prosecco) and Chardonnay. This is an fresh, easy drinking sparkling wine with delicate citrus fruit and floral notes.…
Read More