Sparkling Wine News
A Visit to Giusti from Asolo DOCG Prosecco
I had heard a lot about Giusti winery before my visit so I was particularly pleased that this winery was part of the tour of Asolo I was invited to partake in. Located in the wonderful Asolo Prosecco DOCG in Northern Italy and owning approximately 15% of the designated land for wine in the region,…
Paul Mas Côté Mas Gewurztraminer Sparkling Wine
This Côté Mas Gewurztraminer sparkling wine from the south of France is elaborated following the Charmat method. Colour: Pale yellow in colour. Delicate with dancing and persistent bubbles. Nose: Intense and refined, honey and acacia aromas with hints of subtle crystallized citrus fruits. Palate: Wonderful harmony with a very good balance of sugar and acidity….
Why is Wine called a Divine Drink?
During hundreds of centuries, there was no doubt about the divine origin of the wine. It was believed that in most of the cultures, gods were those who considered wine as a medicine from melancholy and boredom, kind of source of inspiration with the help of which you are able to write a birdie essay….
Can you really make your own Prosecco?
Recent story that went viral with headlines in the Daily Mail to the Liverpool Echo (and I suppose on Glass of Bubbly too!) is the ‘make your own Prosecco‘ story. What we must clear up first is that it is not in fact Prosecco and to be fair the manufactures do not state that it is,…
A Visit to Halfpenny Green Vineyards English Sparkling Wine
Now not many would expect to find a busy and most successful vineyard just outside Wolverhampton, but here I found a very active and fast-growing Halfpenny Green Vineyards with a most delightful and varied selection of fine English wines to explore. Once again the rain followed me, typical English summer weather many would say, but it…
Astélia Crémant de Limoux Blanc Grand Réserve
“Aside from wine, what I know the best are my three daughters, Astrid, Elisa and Apolline.” What better way for Jean-Claude Mas to honour his family than the creation of a premium range of wines that inspires its name from those of his daughters? Produced at the Domaines’ prized Martinolles property in Saint Hilaire, the…
2017 Night Harvest under a pale full moon at La Vigna di Sarah
A very special thank you to Sarah Dei Tos for our invitation to experience and enjoy the very special and unique night harvest that is undertaken at her vineyards in Vittoria Veneto, Treviso in the heart of the Prosecco region. A warm Summers evening welcomed the event where many special invited guests from television to…
A Visit to Bolney Estate English Sparkling Wine
It is very worth while exploring just how many English vineyards are a matter of less than one hour away from central London that you can go off to visit relying totally on trains and a short taxi ride from the station – Today I was delighted to be the guest of Bolney Wine Estate…
Avoiding these 10 common wine buying techniques:
Do not judge a wine by its cover. Yes, we all do it I know, be it that book we have chosen at the library or picking the biggest wrapped present from the lucky dip – we are all influenced by packaging. Try not to though be too allured by a wine label design, sometimes it never…