Glass of Bubbly
Giffords Hall Vineyard, Suffolk
In the village of Hartest, between Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury in Suffolk, you can Giffords Hall. A family run winey, Giffords Hall produce a range of English wines, including a superb East Anglian sparkling. The vineyard was planted around 25 years ago and the vines are now in their prime. The sandy, clay soil…
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Celebrity Interview: Michelle Holmes
Michelle is an English actress who has appeared in several television serials including Rita, Sue and Bob Too, Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Goodnight Sweetheart. She has also been in Life Begins, Waterloo Road and Above Suspicion. Glass of Bubbly Interview Where’s the most memorable place you’ve ever enjoyed a Glass Of Bubbly? The most memorable…
Read MoreMichel Roux Jr Heads Up Judging Panel of Taittinger Prix Culinaire International in the UK
The winner of the UK competition will be chosen by Michel Roux Jr and announced by Champagne Taittinger’s Marketing Director Vitalie Taittinger right after the cook off. All UK finalists will receive a Jeroboam of Champagne Taittinger and the UK winner will received €2,400, a trophy and a place in the international final which will…
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English Wine Production Figures Hit All Time High
The production figures for the 2014 harvest in the UK reveal a significant growth in volume, breaking all industry production records. 47,433 hectolitres were produced last year – the equivalent of 6.3 million bottles (75cl). This represents an increase of 42% in volume over 2013 – itself a record-breaking figure of 4.45m bottles. The figures…
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GŎNG bar at The Shard, London
This Asian inspired Champagne Bar is located on Level 52, Shangri-La Hotel at the Shard in London. It’s name, GŎNG, derives its name from ‘dougong’ – a unique structural element of interlocking wooden brackets, used in traditional Chinese architecture and also featured in the bar. The modern Asian design inside the bar was inspired by…
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Handsome Brut, Canadian Sparkling Wine
Sparkling personality. Dry wit. At home in pinstripes, equally dapper in denim. Chilled out and charmingly tasteful. Grab a glass, pop the cork and treat yourself. You can take this Handsome Brut anywhere. “My only regret in life is that I didn’t drink enough Champagne,” said British economist John Maynard Keynes. A wise declaration, and…
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Misal Brut Selection
Misal Royal – Brut Pink sparkling wine made only from Pinot Noir. We recommend it as a light summer aperitif, with seafood, vegetables and poultry. It can also be consumed with blueberries, cranberries and cherries. Misal Prestige – Extra Brut A sparkling wine preferred by wine enthusiasts made of Chardonnay, with the addition of Pinot Noir…
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Misal, Croatian Sparkling Wine
In north-west Istria, Croatia two sisters are gaining attention for their impressive selection of sparkling wines. Ana and Katarina Peršurić are unlike many other winemakers – they’re young, they’re women and they are producing wines in a region not generally known for sparkling wine. The sisters followed in the centuries-old wine-making tradition of their family and starting production of…
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Celebrity Interview: Mark Blundell
Mark started his sporting career at just 14 and for nearly 20 years he competed at the very top of world motorsport, including Formula 1, IndyCar and World Rally. His wins even include the prestigious Le Mans 24-hour endurance race. He then went on to become a TV pundit and from 2001 through to 2008…
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