Is there any greater tragedy than pouring a glass of Champagne only to find it’s gone flat from being open too long? Here’s how the Coravin Sparkling works to combat that and keeps the bubbles bubbling. Hands up if you’ve ever put a teaspoon in the neck of your bottle of bubbly to keep it … Read more
For many of us, Christmas is our favourite holiday of the year. So here are 3 zero alcohol drinks to keep the best party going when the temptation to wet our whistle with ‘just one more’ threatens to dampen the vibe. How many times have you had that conversation with your partner about who’s driving? … Read more
Happy New Year – and happy new decade too! It’s still sinking in that it’s finally 2020, a year that felt as much like a sci-fi date as 2000 did in the ’90s if that makes any sense. For a bit more perspective – as if we need any more of that – a friend … Read more
It’s not a celebration without bubbles. So for the biggest celebration in the year, here’s the Australian sparkling wine to fizz up your Christmas and make your New Year go off with a pop! There’s nothing quite like raising a glass of bubbly, the clink of glasses and sparkle of laughter. That pop the cork … Read more
Whether you’re looking for a great last-minute gift or something good to bring to a party, these boozy delights will certainly satisfy. For better or for worse, drinks cabinets always take a hammering over Christmas. But here’s how you avoid the sadness of depleted wine stashes, gin caches and whisky hoards. We’ve put together some … Read more
Since the 1660s – when the British invented Champagne style sparkling wine – the French have been busy mastering the art. But just like its origins, sparkling wine doesn’t begin or end in Champagne. Here are 4 styles of sparking wine that challenge Champagne’s best – making the bottle of bubbly a truly international creature. … Read more
December always brings with it the promise of Christmas parties, but how do you make your party stand out from the rest? Here are our top 5 things to make your Christmas party the best of the season. Brought to you by Lanson Champagne Mrs Romance loves Christmas. And not just because it’s her birthday … Read more
Coco Chanel once said “I only drink champagne on two occasions: when I’m in love and when I’m not.” I love this quote, but when else is the best time to drink Champagne – and how do you do it? When we first met, Mrs Romance and I had a little tradition whenever we shared … Read more
There aren’t many times I can think of where Mrs Romance hasn’t wanted a glass of champagne. Maybe when she’s asleep? No, not even then. Mrs R, like everyone else I suppose, associates champagne with celebrations and good times. That’s why it’s such a happy drink. Mrs R even has a special tradition she picked … Read more