Tag Archives: Champagne

New Wine Deal – H. Blin & Co. Brut Tradition NV – 2 for £40! Buy 12 for £20.79 each

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Jono

Another new champagne deal from Oddbins. Get the very popular H. Blin & Co. Brut Tradition NV – 2 for £40! Buy 12 for £20.79 each. H. Blin is the creme de la creme of the co-operative movement producing high … Continue reading →

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Champagne versus Sparkling Wine still confusing Consumers

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Jono

An interesting topic has been posted on the LinkedIn “Wine Business Network” Group regarding the way Champagne should be marketed. The question being if Champagne should be marketed as Champagne or something else, the obvious alternative being “Sparkling Wine” or … 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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Champagne Château for £1 million

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Linda

How much do you love champagne? Enough to go live in the champagne region and purchase your very own vaulted cellar? You wouldn’t have to buy fish anymore – it comes with its own trout and perch. There’s a moat, … Continue reading →

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Sales of Champagne Going Through the Roof

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Linda

This morning the BBC reported sales of champagne going through the roof as consumers drink supermarket bottles at home rather than in pubs. With the smoking ban and champagne being offered at heavy discounts, people are opting to buy their … 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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