Sparkling Wine News
Why are you Ignoring Portuguese Bubbly?
The country’s traditional-method sparkling wines are an open secret to the locals. Here’s what you need to know to join the party… The fun, fresh, lightly effervescent and highly gulpable Vinho Verde style with which most are familiar is all fine and good. We’ll briefly address it here—and I expect we’ve all shamelessly sloshed back…
Where to Store Wine / Champagne at Home
For many of us, when we bring wine into our homes it is very likely that it will be consumed relatively quick in that we will open that cork in a matter of days and no more than weeks from purchase. Other times we might purchase wines for a future event or for our very…
Bartender Made Cocktails – Paradise
This article is made in collaboration with Nikolaos Filippidis, an amazing Bartender in Greece. The Cocktail that you are about to make is one of Nikolaos Filippidis’s Signature Fizz Cocktails, which he makes at Andronis in Greece. Let’s Meet The Bartender! “My name is Nikolaos Filippidis and I come from Kilkis, the city of lights….
Vineyard Manager and Winemaker – The Life of Dimitrios Mainos
Wine isn’t just made, it’s crafted by the dedicated skills of a Winemaker and the nurtured touch of a Vineyard Manager, 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…
What is a Wine Masterclass?
If you are to be involved in the wine industry then it is very important that you immerse yourself fully in the products you are working with. As wine is very much a flavour experience, though of similar importance, aroma and visual quality, it pays you to understand these qualities well in order to be…
Interview With A Sommelier – Matteo Furlan
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 man who has helped many people to discover the vast world…
The New Grower on the Block: Champagne Manon Boutillez-Guer
Daughter of winemakers in the village of Villers-Marmery, Manon Boutillez-Guer initially trained to become a nurse. After several years of working in Emergency Response, in 2018 she decided to go back to school to study winemaking in Avize and launched her first micro cuvees in 2020. In 2021 she was selected as the winner of…
Sustainable, Biodynamic, Organic, Natural Sparkling Wines Explained
With 100,000’s of wineries dotted around countless countries globally (7.5 million hectares of vineyard approx.) producing around 33 billion bottles of wine. The footprint this sector has is tremendous, which is why many governing bodies of wine regions are focusing on how the grapes are grown and the production methods. If we look at an…
A Sustainable Start to the Year for Hattingley Valley
Hampshire winery Hattingley Valley is starting the year with a sustainable foot forward and is supporting the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, aiding the imperative rescue service provider to help raise vital funds. Throughout Hampshire, members of the public are being encouraged to recycle any aluminium or copper they can find and drop…