Today I’m in Hungary’s smallest volcanic wine region, Somló, sitting down with Júli, a fourth-generation member of the Tornai family. Founded in 1946, Tornai is the oldest continuously operating family winery on Somló, a region famous for producing some of Hungary’s most distinctive mineral-driven wines. Today we’re uncovering the mystery of one of Hungary’s rarest…

Champagne and Crémant are traditional-method sparkling wines, but Champagne must come from the protected Champagne region, while Crémant comes from other designated European appellations and uses the grapes, climate, and winemaking traditions of those regions. Both wines create their bubbles through a second fermentation inside the bottle. That shared process gives Champagne and Crémant their…

If you live near Budapest or are visiting the Hungarian capital for a holiday and happen to be a wine lover, there is a place that surprisingly few people talk about despite being only thirty minutes away from the city centre. Hidden beneath the streets of Budafok lies a network of limestone cellars stretching for…

We’re excited to announce that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the Glass of Bubbly Awards!   Why Enter? The Glass of Bubbly Awards uniquely evaluate sparkling wines by focusing on consumer-friendly flavour profiles and suitable occasions. This innovative approach bridges the gap between technical excellence and everyday wine choices, making it easier for…

An historic family winery located in the charming town of Remich along the Moselle River in Luxembourg. Officially established in 1977, the estate balances centuries of family tradition with modern innovations, pioneering Luxembourg’s first Crémant and operating as a sustainable, molecular-focused vineyard today   Discover their Crémant de Luxembourg   Cuvée Apréro NV 100% handpicked…

Vislander is the largest family-run winery on the Croatian island of Vis, specialising in indigenous varieties like the white Vugava and red Plavac Mali. Rooted in local terroir since the 17th century, their wines celebrate the island’s deep-rooted history, including a famous World War II era when islanders bartered wine for British rations. The winemaking…

Domaine Clos Jangli is a boutique vineyard in the Luxembourg Moselle region, established in 2014 by Stéphane Singery. Clos Jangli specialises in producing top-tier Crémant de Luxembourg. The name pays homage to the ‘Jangli’, the region’s historic railway. The vineyard preserves the cultural heritage of the old steam locomotive route that once ran through the…

Discover the latest vintage and celebrate the award-winning sparkling rosé! Plumpton College, the Centre of Excellence in Wine Education for the United Kingdom, invites wine enthusiasts to enjoy the acclaimed Plumpton Estate Brut Rosé NV, available at Waitrose for £27.00. This award winning sparkling wine is perfect to enjoy this weekend, celebrating English Wine Week,…

Cava Jaume Giró i Giró is located in Spain, in the heart of Sant Sadurní d’Anoia, known as the ‘capital of Cava’. It is an historic family-owned winery that has been producing high-quality, handcrafted sparkling wines for over 100 years. Established in 1926 by Ramon Giró i Mata, the winery combines traditional methods with sustainable…