Archive for July 2015
Voltaire Champagne Bar: Wine a VIP Experience (NOW CLOSED)
One of London’s finest Champagne bars is offering Glass of Bubbly readers the chance to win a Champagne VIP Experience in one of their famous private vaults with two bottles of Pommery Champagne. To enter, simply email your name & ‘Voltaire Competition‘ to info@glassofbubbly.com Closing date 31st July 2015.
Read MoreBiddle & Webb’s First Champagne Only Sale & Tasting
Champagne Only Sale After our wine specialist James Baker’s recent trip to the Champagne region of France, Biddle & Webb are acquiring thousands of bottles of authentic French Champagne direct from several small vineyards across north France. These lots will be available to buy at Biddle & Webb’s first Champagne only sale. Date: Saturday 17th…
Read MoreHydroptere celebrates in Honolulu with MUMM
Hydroptere, headed by Alain Thébault and his crew, left Los Angeles on Monday 2nd June 2015 and has just arrived in Honolulu after a crossing of more than 2215 nautical miles (4102 km). Hydroptere becomes the first flying hydrofoil to cross an ocean. The Transpacific record was not beaten as the weak wind conditions along…
Read MoreDessert Cocktail: Soyer au Champagne
This sweet cocktail combines two great things in life: ice cream and Champagne. This recipe dates back to around 1888 and was a favourite of Queen Victoria’s, who enjoyed a glass whenever she hosted banquet at the Midland Grand Hotel. Especially great for the summer. 1 tbsp Cognac 1 tbsp Maraschino cherry liqueur 1 tbsp orange curaçao 1…
Read MoreBarons de Rothschild Champagne
The Rothschild family is once again joining the arrows on their coat of arms to produce the Barons de Rothschild Champagne. The motto of the House is Concordia, Industria, Integritas, encompassing the brand’s values which guarantee excellence. Joining their talents to bring this Champagne to life are Baroness Philippine de Rothschild with her son Philippe, Baron Éric, Baron Benjamin and his wife Ariane. …
Read MoreBarons de Rothschild Blanc de Blancs 2006 Vintage
Hallmark of the savoir-faire of the House, this exceptional millésime symbolizes rarity and absolute elegance. Our first cuvée Vintage is issued from the great year of 2006. Matured on lees for 7 years, the blend is based on Chardonnay grapes taken from the top vineyards of the Côte des Blancs: Avize, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger. This wine…
Read MoreVisit the Prosecco Superiore Hill with Bisol
Take the Venetian White Wine tour with Bisol Prosecco and visit the Prosecco Superiore Hills. You will take a tour around the beautiful Italian regions, particularly in Venice, for a chance to taste fine flavours off-the-beaten-track. The four main places you will visit are Venissa Estate, The Euganean Hills, Prosecco Superiore Hill and The Dolomites…
Read MoreBisol – Finest Prosecco from Italy
Bisol is a name intrinsically associated with the history of Prosecco. Their tradition is intimately linked to the Valdobbiadene territory by roots that stretch back to 1542, when the Bisol family first began cultivating grapes. Today, Gianluca Bisol is the acting president and CEO and his brother, Desiderio, holds the position of Chief Enologist and Technical Director. Together…
Read MoreThe Classic Champagne Cocktail
This simple and classic cocktail is perfect for special occasions and guaranteed to go down a treat. A similar recipe for this cocktail appears as early as “Professor” Jerry Thomas’ Bon Vivant’s Companion in 1862 and has been seen several times in works of fiction, including Casablanca (1924). 1 white sugar cube 3 dashes of angostura…
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