From Escargots to Eclairs at Brasserie Ananas (Review)

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Bienvenue a Brasserie Ananas! First discovered in the Indies in 1493 by Columbus (who presented it to the Spanish Royal Court back in Europe) the rare and exotic pineapple fruit soon became associated with the return of ships from extended voyages. … [Read more...]

Celebrate Your Mum!

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Joyeux Fete des Meres! Although festivals in honour of women's fertility date all the day back to ancient Greece, did you know that France, the birthplace of Champagne, only celebrated its first Mothers Day in 1918, under the influence of the … [Read more...]

Channel 7 Oscars Viewing Party Champagne Guide

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Celebrity Style Bubbles On Any Budget As Hollywood celebrities walk the red carpet for the 85th Academy Awards, Channel 7 The Morning Show hosts Larry & Kylie are treated to a walk-through selection of Best in Show Bubbles matched to easy at … [Read more...]

Why Choose Grower Champagnes?

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Brand Vs Boutique Since the 1980s the champagne industry has become increasingly dominated by multinational corporations that own a number of brands as part of their portfolio of luxury products. The financial clout and promotional power of these … [Read more...]

Diamond Jubilee Champagne Guide For Channel 7 The Morning Show

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The Morning Show Diamond Jubilee Champagne Guide Champagnes Fit For A Diamond Queen Since the first King of France was baptised with champagne in Reims Cathedral on Christmas Day 496, champagne has been intimately connected to monarchy. By the … [Read more...]

Top 5 Champagnes For Romance

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Secret Agent of Seduction Somehow seduction and champagne have always been inexorably linked. Perhaps its down to eighteenth century royal courtesan Madame de Pompadour (favourite mistress to Louis XV). She was the first beauty to spruik … [Read more...]

When Channel 7 The Morning Show Met Champagne Jayne – WATCH HERE

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"Top of the Pops" - Award winning author and respected independent reviewer and champagne expert Jayne Powell (aka Champagne Jayne) makes a special appearance on Channel 7's The Morning Show to help viewers choose the best value sparklings and … [Read more...]

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Its always a mad dash to the end of June, so what better way to celebrate your arrival at financial year end with colleagues, customers or friends and family, than an absolutely fabulous bottle or two of champagne (especially ones that taste sublime … [Read more...]

Britain’s Best Bubbles

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Since the late 1990s England's delicious, méthode champenoise sparklers, made from the classic champagne grape varieties of chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier, have been consistently wining sparkling wine awards in international competition. … [Read more...]

Royal Wedding Champagne

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Champagne has always been considered "the ordinary drink of kings and princes" and its royal connections date all the way back to the fifth century when Clovis, King of the Franks was baptised in Reims Cathedral by Bishop Saint Remi on Christmas Day. … [Read more...]