Sparkling Wine News
The German Sekt
From inexpensive wine to luxurious consumer good Over many decades Sekt was nothing more than a bland sparkling wine produced with imported base wines. It took visionaries and enthusiasts to bring German Sekt on par with the best sparkling wines in the world. Sparkling wines (in German: Schaumweine) have a long tradition in Germany. At…
In the heart of the Goriška Brda: Bjana Winery
“The rolling hills, the many remote, untouched villages and their communities, the blanket of vineyards over the lush green land… Goriška Brda.” The Slovenian wine scene is a very exciting one for me. Most of this bubbling up energy for their wines I have is because so few others are familiar with them which enables…
Stefania & Christopher Episode 2: Asolo Prosecco Superiore
The Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG wine area is the subject of the second episode of the Instagram IGTV live series ‘Food & Fizz’ dedicated to the pairing of sparkling wines and food, presented by Christopher Walkey and Stefania Ruffo. A wonderful Italian wine area located in the Province of Treviso in the Veneto region, at…
Famous Authors Wine Quotes
Sparkling Wine is something that has no barriers, it can heal friendships, create new ones, it brings people together even though you might be able to understand each other, just like a melody or art, wine is something anyone can understand. A lot of people have made some unique and interesting quotes throughout history about…
Toasty Levels in Sparkling Wines
An expression in aroma and flavours that I really enjoy with sparkling wines is the usage of the word toasty. Both in aromas and flavours a sparkling wine can express this character, from those slices of bread lightly toasted either side on the lowest setting of the toaster to those you’ve forgotten you’d put under…
Ever so British: Tiffin, Cuppa, Ruby Murray and Plonk
With English as my mother tongue, I am very fortunate that most of the language comes together and makes sense, even though at times I may need a split second to interpret a new addition to the dictionary in my brain. From cockney slang to posh dialect, not only have we the words that Collins,…
Bottega 0 – Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine
Bottega 0 is a new non-alcoholic sparkling drink, which is produced by the homonymous winery in Bibano di Godega (TV). It originates from selected grape must and was created with the aim of meeting the needs of those who, for health or religious reasons, do not consume alcoholic beverages. It is also appreciated by those…
Celebrate Mother’s Day With Some Rosé Fizz From Aldi
For those looking for that perfect bottle or two of Champagne or Prosecco for Mother’s Day for an affordable price, then look no further than Aldi. Aldi was founded in 1946 in the city of Essen in Germany, it was created by two brothers Karl and Theo Albrecht, as of today there are now over 11,000…
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Pink Bottega Gold
Celebrate a loved one this Mother’s Day with the truly special and unique gift of Pink Bottega Gold. With its fresh, complex and fruity flavours, this sparkling wine is the perfect way to make this Sunday 14th March one to remember. Crafted in the heart of Italy’s Prosecco region, Pink Bottega Gold uses handpicked Glera…