Sparkling Wine News
Sparkling Wines from Uzbekistan
Village of Champagne. Background history. Not far from Tashkent (less than an hour by car) there is a small village with a strange name for those places. It is called Champagne. Similar names on the territory of the former USSR (For example, the village of Fershampenoise in the Chelyabinsk region of Russia or New York…
Interview With A Winemaker – Leto Paraskevopoulou
Wine isn’t just made, it’s crafted by the unwavering expertise of a Winemaker, sometimes old traditions are passed down by generations and on other occasions, new people venture into the industry, introducing us to new creations, this series of Winemaker Interviews will help you uncover the vast world and skills of how the artists passionate…
Babylonstoren’s Sprankel: The Monarch of Cap Classique
The monarch butterfly is part of the natural life of the Simonsberg-Paarl region of South Africa. So, it’s a good image for Sprankel, the Cap Classique wine from Babylonstoren. Babylonstoren creates only one Cap Classique wine, one that represents the highest expression of this historic land. I had the pleasure of sharing a conversation with…
Interview With A Sommelier – Suzan Akyun
The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers, who help the consumer discover their next favourite bottle, understand the different regions and pair a delicious meal with the right Glass of Bubbly. In this article, I speak with a woman who has helped many people to discover the vast world…
Sons of a Lesser God – Sparkling Wines from Almost Unknown Native Grapes: Pigato
Are you a fan of pretty unknown sparkling wines? This is for you! In the west part of Liguria, an Italian region close to France, pigato grape is very popular for making sparkling wines. Pigato is a white variety with a lot of features that remind you of vermentino; genetic studies include in the same…
New Editions to Ferrari Trento’s Exclusive Collection Inspired by the Iconic Grands Prix
Ferrari Trento is the Official Toast of Formula 1® for the third year running and is pleased to announce three new dedicated bottles in the F1® Edition for the iconic races this year including Imola, Zandvoort and Las Vegas. This season is like no other, Imola is celebrating its 70th Anniversary of the circuit. Situated…
Interview With A Winemaker – Alexandros Georgios Doukas
Wine isn’t just made, it’s crafted by the unwavering expertise of a Winemaker, sometimes old traditions are passed down by generations and on other occasions, new people venture into the industry, introducing us to new creations. This series of Winemaker Interviews will help you uncover the vast world and skills of how the artists passionate…
Does Wine Get Better With Aging?
I’m not old ….. I’m vintage A classic myth in the world of wine is that wines improve with age. But what is actually aging of wine and what makes aged-wine better than non-aged wine? There are of course two crucial elements in this question: aging and improving. So first of all it’s good to…
Kleine Zalze Harvest 2023
Erratic weather conditions and unseasonable summer downpours in the Cape winelands have already ensured the region’s 2023 wine grape harvest being termed as one of the most memorable in recent years. But for Kleine Zalze Estate in Stellenbosch this year will be remembered as a vintage in which human foresight and the Kleine Zalze team’s…