Celebrate Your Mum!

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Although festivals in honour of women's fertility date all the day back to ancient Greece, France only celebrated its first Mothers Day in 1918, under the influence of the American GIs who had been stationed there during World War I. The day became … [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...]

England’s Royal Wedding Wines

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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...]

Romance In a Bottle

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Ripper Romantic Rose Fizz For Your Valentine Whether you're presently feeling like a prince or a pauper, when February 14th comes round,  you know you'll want to make the right impression on your partner or current desired object of … [Read more...]

Best Budget Bubbles

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How to Choose Sparklings for Special Celebrations Champagne Jayne TV gives you the scoop on CJ's favourite bargain bubbles for special celebrations (AUD$40 and under). This Top 4 includes NZ, Aus and even Champagne! More information available … [Read more...]

Pretty in Pink

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Welcome to the #RoseRevolution! Did you know that rosé wines (both still and sparkling) are perhaps the most versatile, food-friendly wines around? “Rose” first arrived in Champagne when Count Thibault returned from the Holy Crusades with rose … [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...]

Beating The Big Boys of Champagne

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With the UK Champagne price wars heating up and the crucial Christmas sales period fast approaching, Daniel Bracegirdle, Sainsbury's champagne buyer, must be wetting his pants with delight - not only did the Blanc de Noirs champagne he selected for … [Read more...]

Victoria Vs Tasmania

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Who makes the Best Bubbles? Multi-award winning "Arras", made in the traditional Champagne style from cool climate fruit sourced from the Glenora and Pipers River vineyards in Tasmania, has long been known as the prestige sparkling wine of Australia … [Read more...]

Blanc de Blancs Bling

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JayZ's new $800 Champagne Cuvee from Armand De Brignac. Remember when rap star Jay-Z dissed his favourite Champagne Cristal (following supposedly disparaging racial comments by then head of Louis Roederer Champagne house Jean Claude Rouzaud) in … [Read more...]