Why Does Champagne Fizz?
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In its most prosaic, scientific form, the bubbles in Champagne are simply CO2 – Carbon Dioxide. It’s the same gas that creates bubbles in...
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In its most prosaic, scientific form, the bubbles in Champagne are simply CO2 – Carbon Dioxide. It’s the same gas that creates bubbles in...
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How do you pair wine for Christmas day? Whether you’re serving traditional turkey or going with something different, let Wickhams guide you to the...
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"I don’t like Chardonnay". It’s a sentiment I hear expressed often. What a shame that some dismiss this gem after drinking a bad glass some...
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Join me as I explore the burgeoning reputation of bacchus wine. A fascinating young grape variety amongst English wine enthusiasts. A variety named after...
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Picpoul de Pinet, Picpoul or Piquepoul, what's the difference? It's pretty simple. Picpoul de Pinet is an appellation in the south of France. Picpoul, or...
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It’s a probable nailed-on fact that most wine drinkers remember their first taste of a Pinot Noir wine. It's a taste which starts a journey. A journey...
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I have been lucky enough to travel to Beaujolais and to share wine with the winemakers, many of whose families have worked the hilly vineyards for...
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Cava is the most popular spanish sparkling wine and sales in the UK have seen a marked up-turn in recent years. Some retailers have declared a 50% year on...
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Your first sip of a red Rioja - particularly an aged one - can be something of a jolt to the tastebuds. There’s clearly something different and...
