Sparkling Wine News
‘General Knowledge’ Facts on Bubbly
There is something special, usually involving fun times, whenever we get to popping and pouring bottles of bubbly. Even though this fizzy style of wine has a global fan base, it is surprising that most consumers only hold a very basic level of knowledge on what exactly they are drinking. I am sure many of us…
Thirsting For A Glass of Bubbly
The sun is shining, burning its rays into the ground, drying and cracking the soil on which you walk, your mouth is dry, like sandpaper, you’re thirsting for a glass of something, in the distance, you see a shine, a reflection of the sun bouncing off of something. You walk towards this almost certain mirage,…
Champagne / Sparkling Wine Bottle Caps / Stoppers
I’m sure that many will say ‘once a bottle of wine is open it’s going to get drunk‘ so worrying about putting the cork back in is not a major concern in order to preserve it for another day, nonetheless squeezing the cork back in is fairly easy to do. This is all fine for…
How To Introduce A Friend To Sparkling Wine
You may be the biggest fan of Sparkling Wine, but it can be a little disappointing if you don’t have someone to share that love and passion with, so in this article, I’ll give you some simple and easy tips on how to introduce Sparkling Wine to your friends or your girlfriend/boyfriend. Alcohol of any…
The Ultimate Prosecco Proposal Guide
Let’s prepare for one of the most important and exciting days of your life, whether you want to keep it close to the heart with something intimate and personal or whether you want to make it a big public affair that many will remember forever, whatever you decide, I highly recommend having a bottle of…
Sulphites in Wine – What does this mean?
As I browse my wine collection and check the labels I see a common theme being the mention, usually translated into English on those which are foreign, of the word sulphites. From German to French, Canadian to English and from still to bubbles, we see the word sulphites on the bottle. Usually clearly marked and…
Volcanic Vineyards
One of the most fascinating and rewarding places to plant vines is in Volcanic ash. Vines planted in mineral-rich soils produce an outstanding quality of grapes, which translates to remarkable Sparkling Wines, volcanic soil is considered very mineral-rich, with the grapes absorbing volcanic characteristics that produce some of the world’s most flavourful Sparkling Wines. Volcanic…








