Sparkling Wine News
Christmas Sale at Woodchurch Wine this Weekend
Woodchurch Wine are hosting their first ever Christmas sale at the vineyard shop this weekend Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd December. Visit the shop between 11am – 5pm for free tastings, mince pies and chocolates to help you choose your Christmas fizz. They’re offering some amazing discounts on their wines. 25% off RRP on individual bottles…
Harvey Nichols English Sparkling Rosé
As elegant and stately as the swan that adorns the bottle, the Harvey Nichols English Sparkling Rosé is an exclusive Traditional Method fizz made by the specialists at Digby Fine English. Created from the finest handpicked fruit – sourced from specially selected vineyards located on the chalky Downs in Kent, Sussex, Hampshire and Dorset –…
Franciacorta, Bubbles like Diamonds
Have you ever wondered why women are so fond of diamonds? Is there a reason why each time they see those stones they act like magpies trying to get them? Is that because that their shimmer enhances their beauty? Or makes them more self-confident? Or just because often diamonds are a symbol of love? Who…
Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore Magnum Vertical Tasting
During the Gambero Rosso Awards for 2019 held in Rome, a unique vertical tasting was kindly offered by the new ‘Winery of the Year’ Ferrari Trento – Giulio Ferrari vintages were tasted from a small handful of highly respected wine journalists including Glass of Bubbly – Here are Christopher Walkey’s tasting notes: Giulio Ferrari’ Riserva…
New Food & Cookery School in Valdobbiadene with support from Moretti Polegato Family
As a Premium wine producer, located in the Prosecco area, Giancarlo Moretti Polegato is well aware of the important and deep connection of wine/food. Of the importance of high qualified cooks and hospitality staff. That’s why he has supported the school and its educational program by renovating a whole building to let to the school…
Ferrari Trento Crowned Winery of the Year 2019 by Gambero Rosso
Ferrari Trento has been awarded ‘Winery of the Year’ for 2019 by wine guide of Gambero Rosso; one of the most respected voices in the wine sector for more than thirty years. This important recognition comes at the end of a series of Tre Bicchieri awards given by Gambero Rosso to several Ferrari labels, such…
Fun English Sparkling Wine Facts
England produced almost 6 million bottles of wine in 2017 of which 68% around 4million was sparkling wine. This is predicted to be 40m bottles by 2040. There are around 160 wineries in England & Wales & 502 commercial vineyards. There were 1 million new vines planted in 2017. English sparkling wine dates back to 1662….
Limited Edition – Ferrari Made To Measure for Ermenegildo Zegna
The longstanding alliance between Ermenegildo Zegna and Ferrari Trento has been enriched this year with a dedicated label, “Ferrari Made To Measure for Ermenegildo Zegna”. This limited edition of Trentodoc, that includes a Riserva 2009 and a Cuvée, celebrates the collaboration between two companies that are symbols of Italian excellence in the world. The initiative…
Discover Austrian Sparkling Wine from Loimer
Weingut Loimer in Austria farms everything entirely by biodynamic principals. Since 2006 they have operated all their vineyards strictly organically. Carved out of the loess by hand and lined with stones, Loimer has a cellar that is over 150-year-old. Fred Loimer wines are among the very best examples of Grüner Veltliner and Riesling in Kamptal. In…