Glass of Bubbly
A Glimpse of Argentine Sparkling Wine
I saw it on my first evening in Mendoza, when my future father-in-law took me to an Asado (don’t call it ‘Barbecue’) with his friends. I am sure it goes under dozens of names around the globe, but here in Argentina it is known as ‘Lemon Champ’: sparkling wine, preferably Extra Brut, with a scoop…
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Capital of Cava: Sant Saduní d’Anoia
The town where it bubbles in every corner. The Capital of Cava is not well known to many people, although it is so close to Barcelona. Sant Saduní d’Anoia is situated just 40km west of the Catalonian capital and it was here Cava was first born. Since then the town has become the home of…
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Perfect Sparkling Wines for Mother’s Day
Don’t forget to treat your mum this Mother’s Day – Sunday 26th March. A couple of glasses of bubbly shared together is a wonderful way to celebrate the day, so here are a few great bottles you can pick up that any mum would love. Villa Jolanda Prosecco Extra Dry (On offer: £7 at Asda)…
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How to Choose Bubbly Based on Your Favourite Fruits
Some people prefer a drier, toastier sparkling wine, but if you’re a fan of fruity notes in your bubbly, there’s plenty choice out there. Here’s some quick advice and great choices for deliciously fruity bubbly, from dry to sweet. Tropical fruits: Prosecco is known for it’s light and fruity flavour which makes it an easy…
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How Millennials are Changing the Sparkling Wine Industry
There’s a lot of talk about the millennial generation, who are currently aged between 18-32 and it seems the sparkling wine industry has not been left out. Getting in touch with the millennial market is important for the wine industry as they make up a large part of their audience and have a huge impact…
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Prosecco: Looking Beyond the Label
Prosecco is a lovely, friendly, flowery sparkling wine from North-East Italy, with William pears aromas and it had record sales last year. But how many people realise that the wines from different zones vary as much as clothes from Primark to Prada? Over the last two years the name Prosecco has become synonymous with unpretentious…
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7 Tasty & Down-to-Earth Champagne Food Pairings
There are a few well-known Champagne food pairings, such as caviar and cheese, but it doesn’t have to be so limited. Pairing with Champagne means complementing or contrasting the wines acidity and flavours. Champagne’s natural dry nature with slight sweetness makes it pair beautifully with salty food, but it can also keep up well with…
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Sparkling Wine Sales Continue to Rise
Sparkling wine is predicted to grow by a massive 18.8%, up to 15 million cases a year, over the next 3 years. The increasing trend for Prosecco has played a large part in the sales boost. Prosecco alone is expected to grow by 13.6% by 2020. The UK’s increased demand for bubbly means other sparkling…
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Five Myths about Champagne – Debunked
No matter what kind of drink you drink, alcohol or otherwise, there are plenty of myths floating around. Some are hearsay, some are passed down from parents to children simply because that is what they always have believed. If you are a parent, you may have had ulterior motives to saying something about Champagne that…
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