Sparkling Wine News
Why Do We Celebrate with Champagne / Bubbles?
21st Birthday party? Podium position at the Grand Prix? Wedding reception? Celebrations, congratulations, success, romance or your own special moment all somehow tend to involve a glass of bubbly no? Most times it is Champagne, though our choice is quite limitless with bubbly wine from English to South African and who can really say no…
Is There Truth In Sparkling Wine?
‘In vino veritas’ is of course a well known and widely quoted Latin phrase that literally means ‘In wine there is truth’. Comparable quotes are found across all kinds of cultures and in all kinds of languages. So do the French have ‘Ce que le sobre tient au cœur est sur la langue du buveur’,…
Interview With The Founder of Bradstock Estate
There is no denying that English Sparkling Wine is on the rise, becoming an undeniable contender to Champagne, and although it still has some way to go in convincing the rest of the world, to the English, it’s becoming a fan favourite and a go-to Glass of Bubbly, it’s quality is improving with each year…
English Sparkling Wine Classifications
English Sparkling Wine can only be made in the Traditional Method, (the way they make Champagne), if an English Winery wanted to make their Sparkling Wine in the Charmat/Tank Method (the way they make Prosecco) they can’t label themselves as English Sparkling Wine, instead, they must state something different, like Sparkling Wine Made In England….
Food Pairing ideas with Sparkling Pinot Noir
Sparkling Pinot Noir is like the bubbly cousin of the classic Pinot Noir wine. It’s a lively, effervescent wine that is perfect for celebrations, fancy dinners, or just sipping on a sunny afternoon. We all know that Pinot Noir is one of the three grapes that make Champagne, and it’s almost always in the bottle,…
Interview With A Sommelier – Daniela Shelton
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…
The Sweet Taste Of Jasmine’s Lips
Once in a while, you get a taste, a taste of something so out there that it stimulates every aspect of your mind and tongue, a taste so glorious that it requires a second sip. We’re exploring a range of Sparkling wines from the South American country of Argentina. The World of Wine and Argentina…
Exploring Quebec – Canadian Sparkling Wine
The city of Quebec in Canada is steadily becoming a known destination for good-quality Sparkling Wines and Wine tourism. In this article, we’ll discuss a little about the region of Quebec, along with meeting and tasting three Sparkling Wines from the region. Quebec This is the wine region we’ll be exploring today, Quebec now has…
A Journey Of Discovery – Renardat-Fache
The day began with a visit to my new neighborhood Farmers Market down the street. As a recluse, I rarely go out to interact socially, but this is an unseasonably bright invigorating late winter weekend morning, I was hungry and motivated. After living for 9 years in a residential neighborhood (elementary schools around the corner),…