Tag Archives: Bubbly

La Cheteau: Crémant de Loire BRUT

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Linda

This brut has a delicate acidity which retreats from the palatte before overwhelming. Like many locally available French wines, the makers refrain from the big fruit flavours favoured by the Aussies. They also opt for greener tones rather than the … Continue reading →

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Lovely Bubbly at Taste of Edinburgh

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Linda

Lovely Bubbly provide sparkling wine to the events industry, doing tastings, prizes and supplies. They source small producers who have no major presence in Britain and introduce their bubbles to the UK market. The Wine Blokes sampled the creamy, fruity … Continue reading →

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Taste of Edinburgh Festival 31st May 2009

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Linda

Last Sunday, The Wine Blokes visited the Channel 4 Taste of Edinburgh Festival to get an insight into local producers in the area and products which aren’t on the UK market yet. It was a blisteringly hot day at Inverleith … Continue reading →

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Jamie Oliver’s Pomegranate Buck’s Fizz

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Linda

Jamie Oliver has launched his Christmas microsite with a short video showing how to make a Buck’s Fizz cocktail with a twist (clik here to watch). Although the champagne aficionados among you may baulk at ruining good bubbly, Jamie does … Continue reading →

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