Sparkling Wine News
Bodega Cruzat – Cuvée Extra Brut
Bodega Cruzat was founded in 2004 by a group of Chilean businessmen and by Argentine agricultural engineer and winemaker Pedro Federico Rosell. “Yellow fruits, yellow stone fruits, yellow in characters, yellow floral, zesty lemons, dried lemons. Aroma smells clean and inviting with wild floral notes. Saline and minerals. Honeydew melon, banana.” – Glass of Bubbly…
Zelna Winery Interview
Earlier this year, I had the privilege of interviewing Barna Barabás, head winemaker and co-founder of Zelna Winery, while he showed me around the estate in Balatonfüred. Located on the northern shore of Lake Balaton, just under two hours by car from Budapest, Balatonfüred is one of Hungary’s most charming wine towns and home to…
Pere Ventura Vintage Brut 2016
“I have created Pere Ventura FWE based on a declaration of principles. Those of us who are part of it, fulfil and respect these principles.” — Pere Ventura – Owner of Pere Ventura Pere Ventura is more than just a wine label, it’s more than just an idea, it’s an addition to life, being crafted…
Casa Gheller – Prosecco DOC Treviso Brut
“Floral notes mixed with the stems of rose petals, along with white & green fruits, peaches and apricots, very clean, sweet and delicate.” – Glass of Bubbly Prosecco DOC Style: Brut Region: Treviso Service Temperature: 6-8°c Silver Medal – First Date Food Pairing Suggestion: It is an excellent aperitif accompanied by savory snacks. Ideal with…
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…