Sparkling Wine News
Celebrate the Platinum Jubilee with English Sparkling Wine
On 6th February this year Her Majesty The Queen became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth. A special extended bank holiday weekend from 2nd to 5th June provides an opportunity to celebrate this historic milestone…
What is Blanc de Noirs?
Quite simply, it means the white from blacks as translated to English from how it is written (in French) and this is in reference to grape juice, ie the white juice that is extracted from black grapes. In many wines within the sparkling sector, even though the colour will be clear, part or if not…
What Does Austrian Sparkling Wine Taste Like?
I’d give you the same answer no matter what country you asked about, “It Depends” there is no exact answer I can give you, Austria holds a lot of different flavours, it has a load of different wineries that produce a ton of different and incredible Sparkling Wines. When looking for a better answer to…
Prosecco DOC Tasting With Neil Phillips aka The Wine Tipster
Step into the world of Prosecco DOC with our experienced tour guide, Niel Phillips aka The Wine Tipster Neil Phillips is the UK brand ambassador for Prosecco DOC, representing and showcasing the world of Prosecco DOC to the UK since 2014. Prosecco can only be produced in a certain region in the North-East of Italy,…
Let’s Have Some Fun with Movia Puro Rosé
Have you ever disgorged a bottle of bubbly? Well your opportunity has now arrived with Movia and their Puro range (white and rosé) where you can now experience how to get rid of the dead lees sediments in the neck of the bottle and impress your family and friends! Slovenian winery Movia, located in Goriška…
The Perfect Sparkling Wines To Enjoy On Your Holidays
A holiday can be the highlight of the year for some people, saving up to travel to an exotic faraway land or just travelling across your country to the seaside or mountain slopes. Anywhere in the world can be your next destination, it’s fun going into a travel agent and picking up a couple of…
Enjoy a Night in the Vineyards at Llopart Estate
Llopart are offering you an unforgettable experience in the middle of nature in their most unique vineyards with a night of glamping. The opportunity to enjoy an evening like never before from Saturday 21st to Sunday 22nd May. This unique event includes: Private tour of the winery including wine tasting. Diner in the vineyards with…
The Best UK Sommelier Awards 30th May 2022 (London)
Roll up, roll up to the biggest showcase of exceptional sommelier talent in England with the UK Sommelier Association. The event includes the Best Chef of Italian Cuisine competition, The Italian Show, wine masterclasses, mixology classes, cooking classes and a Walkaround tasting from 11:30am to 9:00pm (Monday. May 30th, 2022 – Leonardo Royal London St…
Fox & Fox Launch their Jubilee Special Edition: The Elizabethan Blanc de Blancs 2014
Fox & Fox have produced an exciting new Special Edition that raises a glass to Her Majesty’s 70 years as Queen. Kept in reserve from the highly regarded 2014 vintage, this elegant Blanc de Blancs has 7 years on lees ( a nod to the 70 years of the Platinum Jubilee). The wine is a…