Sparkling Wine News
The ‘S’ Factor – Unearthing the Classic Sparkling Wines of Austria
Soft. Sensuous. Seductive. Sultry. Sumptuous. Satisfying. Sublime. Suggestive. Sekt! And Austrian Sekt is one of the most unique and distinctive of all wines. Austrian sparkling wine producers work to a precise trilogy which classifies the quality of all the Sekt they produce. The first level is known as “Klassik”. It involves strict controls on the…
Who is the Top Vine Pruner in Britain’s Vineyards?
Vine pruning competition taking place today at Hush Heath Vineyard, Kent Vineyard teams from top South East vineyards competing for trophy It’s secateurs at the ready as viticulturists battle it out in first ever vine pruning competition in a British vineyard. As British vineyards increase in size and number, looking after their wellbeing is ever…
A Sparkling Tour on the Rolling Hills of Valdobbiadene
I visited Valdobbiadene many times and each time I arrive there I am entranced by the 16,000 acres vineyard on those rolling hills that kiss the sky. A sometimes difficult till heroic viticulture with declivity also at 70% of Rive area. And people proud of their terroir. When I entered the Ciodet wine estate, in…
Aspro a New Rosé Sangiovese Sparkling Wine
A street boarded of trees brings visitors to the wonderful old villa, Palazzona di Maggio, which gives the name to the wine estate in Ozzano Emilia, province of Bologna in the middle of Emilia Romagna, northern Italy. Antonella and Alberto Perdisa are the typical Emilian people, smiling and ready to offer you something to drink…
Annie’s 30th Year: 3 Million Cuts – A Thought in Every One
There are very few vineyards in the world that have only ever been pruned by just one person and Annie Lindo is one of those select few. Annie has finished pruning her Annie’s vineyard’s 5000 vines at Camel Valley for the 30th year – 150,000 vines pruned over 30 years. Each vine will have had…
Upheaval in Cava Land – Another Breakaway from the D.O.
The Spanish CAVA denomination of origin has been in existence for more than thirty years, although the term, CAVA, has been used since 1972. During these decades, the number of recognized producers has increased from less than 90 to over 250 in the year 2000. However, at this time there are 215 registered cava producers,…
The Romance of Valentines Day with two great deep Rosé Sparklers
We all love Valentines day and I am sure many readers will have once received that anonymously sent card from a secret admirer, set up a romantic evening for that special partner to let them know they are still the one for you and those who are still a bit too young and planning ahead,…
Sparkling Rosé For Valentine’s Day
Sparkling Rosé is ideal for Valentine’s Day, it will make you dream of the spring months further afield. It is a well-kept secret among those in the know that the Loire Valley produces some spectacular sparkling wines without the hefty price tag of some of the better-known sparkling wine options. Sparkling rosé wines from the…
Wine: A Time for Sparkling
For a celebration, occasion, event, festive fizz, or simply regular dining, there are plenty of choices for sparkling wines. Many countries, worldwide, produce different styles and flavours – in fact, something for every taste and palate. For this quest, I searched for a retailer that included a range of sparkling wines within their wines/drinks shelves…