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Prosecco

30/07/2021
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Tipsy Treats to Enjoy this Summer | Friars

At Friars we know just how well chocolate and delicious alcoholic drinks can be paired. That’s why this summer we’ve stocked an extensive range of tipsy treats for you to discover and enjoy. Whether it’s our own wines or spirits distilled locally to our store, we’ve got a range of drinks on offer that are perfect for enjoying at summer BBQ’s, during your summer holidays or even to be given as gifts. Take a look at some of the best alcoholic drinks available to purchase from our web store this... Read More

03/09/2020

Wine Tasting Guide – Pairing Wine & Chocolates | Friars

Drinking wine is often reserved for special occasions. By special occasions, we mean things like Christmas, Birthday’s, the end of the working week etc. Wine, however is a beverage that includes many layers of complexity, a little like a fascinating chocolate truffle, which is why we believe in order to really drink wine, you need to learn how to taste it. That’s because tasting a wine correctly really can open up your taste buds to a new world of possibilities, teaching you to pair wine with delicious foods, and importantly,... Read More

04/04/2018
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Pink Prosecco Truffles & Gin Sweets

Now that Easter is over it surely means it’s summer! And whilst everyone has been busy eating a wide array of chocolate bunnies, eggs and hot cross buns; here at Friars HQ we have been planning to make it an extra tasty Summer. Chocolate dinosaurs, train sets and pirate ships are coming to jazz up our kids range. By they way…our pirate ship comes with a chocolate treasure chest and parrot! What’s not to love. With the hot weather just around the corner (I’m sure it will happen) we will... Read More

14/08/2016
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It’s Prosecco Truffle Time

After months of top secret research and product testing we are excited to announce the launch of our exclusive Prosecco chocolate truffles.  A crisp white chocolate shell is filled with a smooth white chocolate ganache, finished beautifully with a splash Italian Prosecco. The truffles are beautifully packaged in an 8 or a 24 chocolate box. Enjoy! Save Save

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Champagne vs Prosecco… What’s all the fizz about?

If that Friday feeling leaves you wanting something with a little fizz in it chances are you’ll be reaching for a bottle of  sparkling wine. Depending on the location and types of grapes used will determine if it’s labeled Champagne or Prosecco. History of Champagne There are lots of rules associated with the Champagne label. Those rules are part of the reason why it is more expensive than Prosecco. Rule No. 1:  To be called Champagne it must be produced from specific grapes grown in the Champagne region in France.... Read More