Sparkling Wine News
Tasting Australia: What Makes Australian Sparkling Wines Stand Out
Australia may be famed for its bold Shiraz and sun-drenched Chardonnay, but for those in the know, Australian sparkling wines offer an experience that rivals the best. Crisp, elegant, and increasingly refined, they bring both tradition and innovation to the glass — and if you’ve never explored this side of Australian winemaking, now’s the perfect…
Mexican Sparkling Wine
Exploring the South American Sparkling Wine world will have you travelling to Mexico, a country with a wine history starting with the Spanish in the 16th century, Spaniards brought vines with them from Europe and the knowledge of Winemaking. Mexico was a country that had its own indigenous grapes growing before the Spanish, but there…
Sandridge Barton – Blanc de Noirs
Sandridge Barton Estate is located on the east bank of the River Dart, just south of Stoke Gabriel, spreading across 450 acres, with a history stretching back over 40 years. “Red berry fruit, griotte, wild strawberry, a hint of fresh yeast, crisp acidity, plenty of red berry fruit, grapefruits and rhubarb, brittle mousse texture, savoury,…
Goodworth Chardonnay 2019
Planted in 2016, the small family vineyard of Goodworth is nestled between the river Anton and the Church in the ancient Hampshire village of Goodworth Clatford in the Test Valley – famed for its crystal clear and trout-filled chalk streams. “Crisp green fruits, being picked from the garden trees, with notes of wild floral, fruit…
Racz Lilla Interview
During one of her recent visits to Budapest for a tasting, I managed to steal a few precious minutes with Rácz Lilla: winemaker, storyteller, and one of the driving forces behind sparkling wine in Villány. Situated in the southernmost part of Hungary, near the Croatian border, Villány is one of the country’s warmest and most…
Jörg Geiger – C.- Bratbirne Heritage
Jörg Geiger produces alcohol free sparkling wines for gourmet dining. Out of love for nature and life, Jörg Geiger’s ambition and diligence have resulted in many new taste experiences and moments of enjoyment for over 20 years. Offering a wide range of alcohol free specialities that reflect tradition, sustainability, genuine craftsmanship and passion. “A fine expression…
Son Of A Lesser God: Sparkling Wines From Almost Unknown Grapes
Shobili 2018 classic method brut nature – Shumi Estate (Georgia) During my last press tour in Georgia, I tasted a very special sparkling wine: Shobili 2018 This elegant and distinctive sparkling wine represents a masterful fusion of two ancient winemaking traditions, seamlessly uniting 8,000 years of Georgian viticultural heritage with four centuries of refined French…
Villa Sandi – Prosecco DOC Rosé Millesimato
Villa Sandi is one of the most famous and loved Prosecco Houses in Italy. They have had a foothold in the region since 1622 thanks to the Moretti Polegato family, but offer so much more than just Prosecco. Villa Sandi has the gift to be able to produce Prosecco and Traditional Method Sparkling Wines in…
Silverhand Estate Joins North Kent Woods and Downs National Nature Reserve
Celebrating a new chapter for nature, heritage, and responsible land stewardship. Silverhand Estate is pleased to announce that they are now part of the newly designated North Kent Woods and Downs National Nature Reserve, the first National Nature Reserve in the UK to include a certified organic and fully carbon-negative vineyard. As the largest single…