Category Archives: Alsace

Festive Fizz – Put a Little Sparkle into Christmas with Our Special Offers

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Nick

The British have had a love affair with Bubbly since the 19th century and it has become an irreplaceable part of our celebrations and festive get togethers. So why not put a little sparkle into Christmas with some of our … Continue reading →

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Good Value, High Quality Sparkling Wine: Jean Baptiste Adam Crémant d’Alsace

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Nick

The British seem to have always had a love of sparkling wine, Champagne in particular. However across the Channel the top selling sparkling wine in France is actually Crémant d’Alsace. Crémant wines from Alsace are often mistaken for Champagnes and … Continue reading →

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Last of the Summer Wine, Shooting Stars and Sparkling Wine

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Nick

The Perseids always mark the close of Summer for me and this year they will be visible in the sky up to August 24th. The Perseids have been watched by man for about 2000 years, with the first documentary evidence … Continue reading →

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The British and Bubbly

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Nick

The Telegraph has reported that sales of Crémant have surged. Champagne sales dropped by 9% overall last year, while Crémant in Burgundy was up 6% and in Alsace – the biggest producer – by 8% despite the global downturn. As … Continue reading →

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Get Alsaced! Wine in Alsace

Posted on June 7, 2009 by Nick

As you know I am a fan of the sparkling wine that hails from Alsace and we have recently added a lovely new Cremant d’Alsace to our range: Adam Cremant d’Alsace Extra Brut, made from 100% Chardonnay. I asked Suzele … Continue reading →

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Discovering Crémant d’Alsace Chardonnay Extra Brut – Jean Baptiste Adam

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Nick

The Adam Crémant d’Alsace Extra Brut (£12.49) is made with 100% Chardonnay and comes from the House of Jean-Baptiste Adam, founded in 1614, in the Alsace village of Ammerschwihr. No less than 14 generations of winemakers have contributed to the … Continue reading →

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Discovering Cremant d’Alsace . . . Seriously Good, Seriously Inexpensive and Seriously Pinot!

Posted on May 22, 2007 by Nick

Maybe you haven’t heard of Crémant wines before or if you have heard of them you have never tried them. They are set to become the new Cava craze as THE refreshing sparkling wine for summer. However, there is nothing … Continue reading →

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Cremant d’Alsace

Posted on March 21, 2007 by Nick

Cremant d’Alsace is the sparkling wine that Champagne makers drink! If you haven’t tasted it yet you have a treat in store. Cremant d’Alsace Joseph Pfisner is traditionally made, a pale yellow colour with a dense, very fine mousse lasting … Continue reading →

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