Posts Tagged ‘Codorníu’
Interview With A Sommelier – Onur Vardal
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…
Read MoreWhat’s Bubbly’ing Away at Cava DO?
What’s Cava exactly? Well, it’s Spain’s very own, globally famous, sparkling wine that sells (2022) approximately 250 million bottles a year with the UK importing around 17 million of them! Made in very much the same way as that of Champagne, Cava production method is called mètode tradicional with the three main grapes used being…
Read MoreThe Colonist Sparkling Wine Cocktail
The British, Spanish, French and Portuguese all fought over the Newfoundland of America, all the way from Canada down to Argentina, they fought long and hard in the ocean and on foreign lands, but one such fight took place in Jamaica in 1655, at the time, under Spanish rule, the British decided to take Jamaica to…
Read MoreEnjoy Your Summer Days With a Glass of Sparkling Wine
Summer is here and the sun is shining more often than not, so it’s the time to head to the beach or park, sunbathe and enjoy an ice cream, the only thing missing is a bottle of bubbly, chilling by your side, I’ve comprised a list of Champagnes, Proseccos, Cavas and Sparkling Wines from all…
Read MoreWhat is a Great Champagne for a First Date?
Picking the right Champagne or Sparkling Wine can be a bit tricky, that’s if you want to find the right one, it’ll be up to you when you want to pop the cork on your bottle of bubbly. Glass of Bubbly has made it easier to pick out the perfect bottle to enjoy on your…
Read MoreA Sprinkling of European Fizz for Christmas
I am very lucky to have travelled over most of the well known sparkling wine regions of Europe from small family wineries in Slovenia to the grand and bold wine houses on the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay. Each area overwhelms you with character, identities, uniqueness, determination, passion and more in the quest for producing…
Read MoreCava driven Bubbles by the River Thames with Codorniu
Pop across the river to get away from the hustle and bustle of Canary Wharf, after a short ferry ride you are transported to Spanish tranquillity at the Anna De Codornius Pop Up which has residency over the Summer months until end September 2017 at Double Tree Hilton Docklands, a former warehouse which dates back…
Read MoreMushrooms: The Perfect Complement to Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Mushrooms are a tasty, low-calorie and a versatile ingredient that can be made in so many different ways. What’s even better, mushroom dishes taste beautiful paired with a glass of sparkling wine. Here are a few ideas to put together for your next dinner-to-impress. Creamy mushroom pasta A classic dish and a great choice for…
Read MoreWhat’s the Biggest Champagne Bottle size?
There are 14 recognised sizes of Champagne and sparkling wine bottles in total, starting from the Piccolo (just a quarter of a standard bottle) up to the massive Melchizedek, 40 times the size of a standard bottle! In 2014, London’s biggest ever bottle of Champagne arrived at Searcy’s Champagne bar. The bottle of Champagne Drappier…
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