Oliver Walkey
Swedish Wine
It’s claimed that the first Vineyards in Sweden were planted by the Roman Catholic Church during the Medieval times in monasteries. There isn’t a ton of evidence to support this, but it is what we currently believe. In more recent times, the Swedish people plant Vines in greenhouses or in a conservatory for the purpose…
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Sparkling Wine Advent Calendars
Counting down every day until Christmas with a miniature bottle of Sparkling Wine, here are three of the best Sparkling Wine Advent Calendars on offer this 2024 festive season. 24 Days of Fizz Advent Calendar One of the best Sparkling Wine Advent Calendars on the market this Christmas is the 24 Days of Fizz Advent…
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Japanese Wine
As far back as 718 AD the Japanese people have been growing Grapes, we just don’t exactly when they started making Wine. The first documented evidence of Winemaking in Japan comes during the 16th century when Portuguese Jesuit Missionaries landed in Japan, the leader, Saint Francis Xavier presented gifts to the Japanese feudal lords of…
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Interview With The Winemaker And Co-Owner of Bluestone Vineyards – Nathaniel McConnell
English Sparkling Wine is becoming an undeniable contender to Traditional Method Sparkling Wines around the world, with an English Winery recently winning the World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly for 2024. To the English, it’s becoming a fan favourite and a go-to Glass of Bubbly, its quality is improving year on year and thanks to innovators…
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Australian Wine
Governor Arthur Phillip brought with him the first Vines to Sydney in 1788 and planted them in Farm Cove. In 1833 a man by the name of James Busby, born in Edinburgh, brought with him Vine cuttings from France and Spain when he visited Australia, he is the one that introduced Shiraz and Grenache to…
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Indian Wine
Winemaking in India dates back to the Bronze Age, it’s believed that the Persians traded Vines and Winemaking knowledge with the Indians. When Wine was first made in India, it was made for local consumption, for families over dinner or quiet times with friends. It would take until the 19th century when the British ruled…
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New Zealand Wine
The first Vines planted in new Zealand are credited to an English Preist by the name of Samuel Marsden, in his diary, on the 25th of September 1819, he wrote down that he planted a vine in the rich grounds of the Stone Store, Kerikeri in the Bay of Islands. A very simple answer to…
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House of Canvino – Interview With Marc Laventure
The 1st Canned Sparkling Wine to ever win a Gold Medal at the Glass of Bubbly Awards, winning the Gold Medal for their Bianco Naturally Sparkling Can in the Light & Fruity Category, we thought it essential to introduce and speak with one of the Co-Founders. So without further ado, in this exclusive feature we…
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Sulphur Or No Added Sulphur In Wine
For those looking to understand the difference between Sulphur compared to no Sulphur, then this quick explanation should provide the perfect answer. Sulphur – Sulphur is present in all wines. Sulphur is used to preserve and protect the wine, as an antiseptic and antimicrobial to kill unwanted moulds, yeasts and bacteria, along as an antioxidant…
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