Champagne Tribaut is back in stock – Browse Here! We have been working with champagne G.Tribaut since 1999. Their champagnes have remained consistently special for over 20 years! Today the house is run by brother and sister Vincent and Valerie. The picture below shows Valerie and Vincent 4th and 5th from the left. The House Of Champagne G. Tribaut Established in 1935. Based in the village of Hautvillers where Dom Perignon was cellar master in the abbey. The family have transformed their traditional tasting room into a new, airy, modern space overlooking their vines. Hautvillers a premier cr ..read more

Wine is made from grapes – so why are there so many flavours noticeable in wine? Each grape variety such as sauvignon blanc or merlot is made up of different ‘aromatic compounds’. These compounds become apparent when the wine is fermented. Interestingly where the grape is grown plays a big part on how it tastes in the finished bottle of wine. Compare Sancerre (sauvignon blanc grown in France) with a Marlbourough Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. A Sancerre doesn’t have many fruity notes its much more flinty and stony whereas a sauvignon from Marlborough if full of gooseberry, citrus and herb ..read more

You were given a bottle of champagne a couple of years ago and you’ve been saving if for a ‘special occasion’. It’s been sitting in the back of a cupboard gathering dust…How do you know if it’s still okay to drink? The good news is even if it’s no longer fresh, old champagne is not harmful to drink. In this article we’ll discuss how to spot a champagne that is past its best. We’ll discuss the best way to store champagne, and how different types of champagne can age differently. We’ll answer the question does champagne improve with age like some famous red and white wines? Once you’ve bo ..read more

Champagne making requires patience, nerves of steel and a huge amount of skill. Patience, because champagne can’t be hurried! From harvest to the delivery of the bottle the time scale is, at the very minimum, twenty months. Most champagne houses take even longer to make their champagne! Nerves of steel are needed to make champagne, because the grapes can be ruined by the unpredictable weather in northern France before they get anywhere near the winery; wine fermentation also presents many challenges! The Champagne Grapes The first ingredient is of course grapes and the harvest is ..read more

Prosecco and sparkling wines make excellent bases for cocktails especially fruit based. Gin and prosecco (gin and champagne too) work well together because the relatively delicate flavours of prosecco don’t overwhelm the gin. We have made suggestions for some cocktails you can enjoy now autumn is here and as winter approaches. They’re all quick and easy to make and you don’t need any special equipment. Cheers and enjoy. Sloe Gin Cocktail This cocktail is also known as a sloe-secco or a sloe royale. Essentially you’re replacing cassis and champagne, with sloe gin and prosecco. The ..read more

In this article we’ll look at the difference between the two iconic sparkling wines, champagne and prosecco. We’ll look at what makes them different and the pros and cons of both wines. We’ll cover price and explain why champagne is so expensive compared to prosecco as well as describing what prosecco and champagne taste like. One of the main differences between champagne and prosecco is geography. In order for a sparkling wine to say ‘champagne’ on the label the grapes that go into it must be grown in designated villages in the Champagne region. The Champagne region is in the n ..read more

Here at The Fizz Company we’ve carried out quite a lot of research to bring this blog to you! Several bottles and glasses later… We know which champagne glass we think is best for the arduous task of sipping the world’s most famous sparkling wine, however each glass does have its own pros and cons. In this article we’ll look at the champagne flute, the champagne coupe and the tulip glass to help you choose the champagne glass that’s perfect for you! But first… a little bit of biology! The human nose can detect around 2,000 different scents whereas the tongue, although covered ..read more

Attending a special celebration? Drinking Fizz with friends? Exactly how do you hold your champagne glass? Are there any do’s and don’ts? In this article we’ll take you through the etiquette of holding a champagne glass and also give you some top tips to ensure you get the maximum enjoyment out of those special sips! Firstly when beginning to hold a champagne glass it’s all in the pinch and the pinky. Picture one: pinch the upper stem just below the bowl of the glass with your thumb and forefinger. Picture two: rest your little finger on the bottom of the stem, just above the bas ..read more

Crémant is a (mostly) French sparkling wine made in eight designated regions. It’s made in the same way as champagne and sometimes with the same grape (depending on the region). How do you pronounce crémant? It’s pronounced cray-mont. Is crémant as good as champagne? It’s different, but as bubbles go, a good crémant is more than worth drinking. Pound for pound it’s a very reasonable option too. Why choose Crémant? You’re not a fan of Prosecco’s sweetness and lack of complexity. You’re still to be convinced about cava. (Don’t give up being convinced!!) Your bank ..read more

With another week of crazy temperatures on the cards if you’re not turning to an ice cold beer, which wines should you choose to match with the heatwave? Whites Wines Think light and dry, pinot grigio and sauvignon blanc spring to mind straightaway. However, as this type of weather is not the norm in the UK, why not sip a wine that’s different from your every day ‘go to’ favourite. Try Albarino from Spain or Vinho Verde from Portugal. Albarino has thirst quenching notes of lemon and grapefruit, while Vinho Verde tastes of melon, lime and grapefruit. Finally, Gruner Velt ..read more