Interview With A Sommelier – Davide Santeramo

The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers, who help the consumer discover their next favourite bottle, understand the different regions and pair a delicious meal with the right Glass of Bubbly. In this feature, I speak with a man who has helped many people to discover the vast world…

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What Food To Pair With Champagne?

The wonderful world of food pairings is vast, with countless combinations, from the various different dishes with thousands of different bottles of Champagne. Let’s break down the way to pair Champagne and Food in a simple and easy-to-understand way, which you’ll be able to refer to later when finding your perfect pairing. Champagne Let’s quickly…

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Belaire Luxe Blanc de Blancs

Belaire Luxe Blanc de Blancs

Luc Belaire have unveiled Belaire Luxe, an authentic French Blanc de Blancs made exclusively from Chardonnay. Produced in Burgundy, France, Belaire Luxe is blended with a special liqueur de dosage made from Chardonnay aged for six months in the region’s oak casks.  It offers subtle sweetness as well as crisp, refreshing, fruity flavours of grapefruit,…

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Earliest ever grape harvest underway in Oregon

Earliest ever grape harvest underway in Oregon

Some Oregon wineries have already started picking grapes making this year one of the earliest starts to harvest on record. The unusually warm winter and spring and hot, dry summer got things off to an early start. At Stoller Vineyards, they began harvesting enough grapes to make 6000 bottles of sparkling wine. Eola Hills Wine…

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Illinois Sparkling Wine Co. Ensembles

Illinois Sparkling Wine Co. Ensembles

Ensemble Blanc de Blanc Brut Ensemble 2012 Blanc de Blancs is soft, aromatic and practically luxurious in its delivery. We teamed up with Chicago’s premier sparkling wine destination, Pops for Champagne, for this 3rd collaboration of Ensemble. Try this if you like: Jasmine tea, angel food cake and João Gilberto. Great paired with: Tequila lime chicken,…

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Champagne BILLECART-SALMON Blanc de Blancs

This Chardonnay cuvée has been elaborated from the five grand cru vineyards of the Côte des Blancs: Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger. It is a blend of two different years revealing the special quality of the Chardonnay. Appearance: The fine mousse of delicate bubbles elegantly accompanies the glints of its gold colour. Aroma: A cuvée that will surprise you with its pure intensity…

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“R” de Ruinart

R de Ruinart

“R” de Ruinart is the epitome of freshness and balance with generous proportions of Chardonnay (40%), Pinot Noir (50 to 55%), and Pinot Meunier (5 to 10%. Visually, its radiance is crystalline with a shimmering yellow colour and golden hues. The nose is delicate and fruity displaying dominant aromas of fresh white pear and dry…

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Paul Déthune Blanc de Blancs & Blanc de Noirs

Paul Déthune Blanc de Blancs & Blanc de Noirs

Our seven hectares of land, lovingly cultivated by Pierre Déthune, produce nine Grand Cru wines. Each of these undergoes malolactic fermentation and aging in the winery’s cellars, which which were cut out of the chalk in the 17th century. Blanc de Blancs Blend: 100% Chardonnay from Ambonnay Grand Cru. Made and aged in 205 liters…

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