Oliver Walkey
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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South African Wine
South Africa’s first Vineyard was planted in Cape Town in 1655 and in 1659 on the 2nd of February, the first bottle of Wine was made, with these grapes. The first Vineyard was planted by the first Governor of Cape, Jan van Riebeeck, along with help from his fellow Dutch settlers. With over 1.13 billion…
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Champagne Juliette Pétret – Interview With Juliette Pétret Martinval
The love of Champagne is infinite, a language that everyone can understand, a sparkle that can shine in anyone’s glass, it can connect people, brings them together and places a smile on faces around the world. In this exclusive feature on Glass of Bubbly, we speak with Juliette Pétret Martinval, the owner of Champagne Juliette…
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Peru Wine
The first Vines planted in South America were in Peru, in the heights of Cusco, near the ancient Incan city, Machu Picchu. Spanish Colonisers planted the first South American Vines in the 1540s. As Cusco sits at a height of 3,399m, Winemakers started looking for somewhere new to plant Vines, settling on the city of…
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Domaine Calmel & Joseph
Driving into the heart of a 160-hectare site, we discovered Domaine Calmel & Joseph, with a overall combined 200 hectares of vines under the domaine. Their estate is surrounded by picturesque vines, it’s a location where you can stay, and spend your day walking among the vines, relaxing in the indoor swimming pool, enjoying a…
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