Interview With A Winemaker – Matt Standing

Wine isn’t just made, it’s crafted by the unwavering expertise of a Winemaker, sometimes old traditions are passed down by generations and on other occasions, new people venture into the industry, introducing us to new creations, this series of Winemaker Interviews will help you uncover the vast world and skills of how the artists passionate…

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8 Stunningly Beautiful Champagne Bottles

While looks aren’t everything, these bottles manage to boast taste and beauty. Tsarine Rose Champagne Lantern – £40 Gift Set at MoonPig This gorgeous bottle, revealing the salmon-pink of the rosé bubbly beneath, stands out from the rest. With the Tsarine Lantern gift tin, you can use the bottle after it’s finished with a tealight…

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Winter Warmer Sparklers

We all need a bit of sparkle on these cold winter evenings. Nothing does it quite like drinking a glass of bubbly in front of a fire, while curled up under a blanket watching your favourite movie, perhaps even with a selection of cheese and crackers close to hand. So which ones should you stock…

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8 of the Best Sexy Champagne & Sparkling Wine Labels

How things are packaged can really determine your attraction to an item over others and will influence many when it comes to making a purchase/decision. Be it a bottle of Champagne or a Christmas present, a book at your local library or the person you are attracted to at the local dance – Wrappings, covers, labels, clothing…

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Celebrity Interview: Jill Mansell

Celebrity Interview: Jill Mansell

Jill is a British author of romantic comedy and has written twenty seven novels. Over ten million copies of her books have been sold worldwide Take a Chance on Me won the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s Romantic Comedy Prize and in 2015 the RNA presented Jill with an outstanding achievement award. Her most recent novel, published…

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Champagne Academy Celebrates 60 Years

Champagne Academy Celebrates 60 Years

The Champagne Academy celebrated its 60th anniversary at a dinner at The Lanesborough Hotel in London and launched the 2016 programme of its annual Champagne Academy Course trip to Champagne in June. As in all previous years, the 2016 trip will provide a unique and in-depth Champagne education experience, including lectures by the Principals and winemakers of Grande Marque Champagne…

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‘Red Carpet Ready’ Piper-Heidsieck Champagne for the Oscars

'Red Carpet Ready' Piper-Heidsieck Champagne for the Oscars

Piper-Heidsieck have produced a limited edition Champagne called ‘Red Carpet Ready’ for the Oscars. The magnum sized bottles of Champagne were unveiled at the Oscar nominees luncheon. The limited edition Champagne will be poured exclusively at the 88th annual Oscars ceremony at the Dolby Theatre on 28th February. Each magnum sized bottle has the word ‘Oscars’ and the number ’88’ forming a…

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Which Champagnes are vegan-friendly?

Which Champagnes are vegan-friendly?

Unfortunately if you’re a vegan, some Champagnes do contain animal products. Trace amounts of milk, egg, fish and gelatine can be used when processing Champagne, either for fining, taste, or other reasons. Thankfully, many brands are vegan-friendly: Vegan-Friendly Champagnes: Moët & Chandon Champagne Lanson Piper-Heidsieck  Perrier-Jouët – Except Grand Brut Champagne Palmer Champagne Thiénot Champagne Cattier Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Non-vegan…

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