Sparkling Wine News
Discover the Vivante Range of J.C. Le Roux
J.C. Le Roux, South Africa’s leading name in sparkling wine, has revitalised its entire range by embracing individuality and empowering you to release your own unique vibrancy. Re-energised with a crisp new look, a new moniker and uplifting strapline: “Release What’s Inside”, J.C. Le Roux is inspiring bubbly lovers to be their true selves. ‘In…
Roger Daltrey from The Who Dabbles in Bubbly for a Good Cause
In celebration of the sparkling history of the famous music group The Who, Roger Daltrey has gotten himself involved in some fine Champagne and all in a great cause with profits going to his co-founded charity Teen Cancer America. The vintage Champagne with a striking limited edition design (The Who’s bullseye logo) will cost £95 a…
A Bottle of Bubbly by Bicycle from Prosecco to London
A British cyclist, Mike Ramseyer, pictured with Mr Giancarlo Moretti Polegato, Villa Sandi Chairman, left Villa Sandi in Valdobbiane Italy with a bottle of Villa Sandi Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG strapped to his bicycle on July 9th. He is cycling 1.500 kms across Europe to get to London on July 19th . As Villa Sandi are exhibiting at…
How J.C. Le Roux Make Méthode Cap Classique
Only sparkling wine made in the Champagne region of France may be called Champagne. In South Africa a bottle fermented sparkling wine made according to the traditional French method is referred to as Méthode Cap Classique (MCC). J.C. Le Roux is South Africa’s leading name in sparkling wine. When it comes to sourcing the three noble…
Still not tried English Sparkling Wine?
We want to cheer on home-grown bubbly and we hope that the rest of the country continues to get behind the industry too. Sales are indeed growing, they are winning awards left and right and the quality is continuously increasing – so why not give it a try? The price may seem a little higher compared…
CAVA, Spain’s Effervescent Treasure
Over the past forty or so years, a number of books have been written about Spanish wines in general and Cava in particular, in Spanish and the Catalonian regional language, often with direct translations into English, but to date only one has been specifically created and published in English. The American-born writer, George Potter, has…
5 Reasons You Should be Drinking Cava
Cava is the most famous Spanish fizz, but can sometimes seem left behind thanks to the soaring popularity of Prosecco and trusty Champagne. Well it certainly shouldn’t be forgotten. Here’s why it’s time to get serious about Cava. 1. Beautifully dry and refreshing Cava is a delicious bubbly with flavours of apple and citrus with…
How does Prosecco compare to your Boyfriend?
Well all know that supposedly diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but how deep does the love affair with Prosecco really go with some ladies… Let us give it the ultimate test and ask ‘how does it compare to your boyfriend?‘ Prosecco is young, it has a bubbly personality, it’s fresh, it’s fruity and it…
Front of House Staff Most Influential in Choosing Wine
Almost half of diners would be more inclined to buy a bottle of wine upon recommendations of front of house staff. A comprehensive survey carried out by Veraison – the new wine-service education programme- and guest experience management experts HospitalityGEM, has found knowledgeable front of house staff to be the most influential factor when diners…