Sparkling Wine News
The Covid Crisis has not eased Agitation in Cava
Although the COVID-19 or Coronavirus crisis has brought about countless adversities in so many sectors around the world, it also ‘permitted’ a number of situations, activities and even legislation affecting the production and commerce of Spain’s steller sparkling wine, Cava. To start with, the socio-political movement in Catalonia to separate the four provinces from Spain…
Abissi, the fizz from the depths of the sea
The sea and its creatures offer astounding wonders that the human being can partially admire by remaining on its surface. But how many treasures can be revealed to us if diving in its depths? Just a few metres under its surface, colourful seaweeds paint corals in multiple shapes whilst cheerful fish swim around its rocks…
What To Expect From Tasting Champagne, Prosecco & Cava
When enjoying a glass of Champagne, Prosecco or Cava, there are certain aromas and flavours that are common amongst each of them. Now, not every Champagne, Prosecco or Cava will taste similar, some will end up completely surprising you with their own unique aromas and flavours. Champagne The aromas and flavours from a Champagne can…
A Sparkling Wine For Every Season
Every season brings a new atmosphere, with one making you want to spend as much time outside soaking in the sun, with an ice lolly in hand, where another will make you want to snuggle up indoors next to an open fire reading a good book with a glass of Sparkling Red Wine in hand,…
Magnums vs Standard Sized Bottles with Ferrari Trento
For me, I’ve only been around for a few months in the world of sparkling wine, the biggest appeal to a Magnum was, of course, its size, the attraction was that it was different, it was bigger and I saw it as holding more excitement, more mystery and possibly a better overall tasting experience thanks…
And Now a Prosecco from Provence… ?
We share an article written by Subhash Arora who is a good friend of us here at Glass of Bubbly, he is reporting on the recent news that a sparkling wine in France is to name itself as a Prosecco. Subhash is a passionate wine journalist and frequent guest to judge at wine awards internationally….
5 Conversation Stealing Sparkling Wines
Wouldn’t it be great if, when hosting your next dinner party, you whip out a bottle of Sparkling Wine that no one has tried before, a Sparkling Wine that will keep people thinking about it and desperately wanting another glass, well here is my list of Sparkling Wines that I think will do the trick….
New Vineyard Planting for Fitz Wines
Here we hear from David Ford the owner of the vineyard which has planted new vines for Fitz Wine. When we first looked at buying the farm in 2002 we were initially put off by the complete disrepair of the farmhouse. A walk around the fields, however, made us realise that the work required would…
Exciting times ahead for Fitz Wine says Gareth Davies, Winemaker
Fitz Winemaker, Gareth Davies, updates us on the new vineyard that is being planted exclusively for future bottles of Fitz. A couple of weeks ago, I made my way down to the village of Hawkhurst: a gorgeous chocolate-box village nestled on the Kent-Sussex border. Given our current circumstances, this journey had to be an essential…