Sparkling Wine News
How Millennials are Changing the Sparkling Wine Industry
There’s a lot of talk about the millennial generation, who are currently aged between 18-32 and it seems the sparkling wine industry has not been left out. Getting in touch with the millennial market is important for the wine industry as they make up a large part of their audience and have a huge impact…
Prosecco: Looking Beyond the Label
Prosecco is a lovely, friendly, flowery sparkling wine from North-East Italy, with William pears aromas and it had record sales last year. But how many people realise that the wines from different zones vary as much as clothes from Primark to Prada? Over the last two years the name Prosecco has become synonymous with unpretentious…
Sparkling Wine Sales Continue to Rise
Sparkling wine is predicted to grow by a massive 18.8%, up to 15 million cases a year, over the next 3 years. The increasing trend for Prosecco has played a large part in the sales boost. Prosecco alone is expected to grow by 13.6% by 2020. The UK’s increased demand for bubbly means other sparkling…
Prosecco Sales Expected to Increase Even Further
It seems the Prosecco craze isn’t about to die down anytime soon, with sales expected to rise over the coming years. Imports of all sparkling wines, including Champagne, Prosecco and Cava, are estimated to rise 18.8% by 2020, according to the Financial Times. That would be an increase from 12.8 million cases a year to…
Ferrari… Sexy, Stylish, Luxury & Not a Red Sports Car in Sight
Ferrari… Sexy, stylish, luxury and not a red sports car in sight yet still a strong and realised dream, an evolution and a tradition in a superb glass of bubbly. It’s sparkling wine from Italy and it is not Prosecco and neither does Franciacorta feature, but headlining its way internationally is the small and growing…
I Love Diversity, that’s why I Love Cava
The diversity within the DO Cava is both a blessing and a curse and many people working with Cava would agree on this. I choose to see the positive side. So what is actually so great about it? Well let me explain… The biggest reason for the great diversity among Cava is the fact that…
English Sparkling Wine to be Served on British Airways
British Airways is set to serve an English sparkling wine for the first time with Bolney Wine Estate Blanc de Blancs 2013 as it’s guest sparkling wine in First Class for six months. The full-bodied vintage Chardonnay will pair well with the food on offer: Loch Fyne Kinglas smoked salmon with tartar sauce, watercress panna…
Sparkling Wines of Portugal
Espumante is not only produced in the northern wet region of Vinho Verde, but also throughout Portugal all the way to the southern region of the Alentejo, known for its extreme temperatures and arid climate. Bairrada is the oldest espumante-making region and has a good reputation. In Távora-Varosa, south of the Douro, you’ll discover Terras de Cister,…
Feeling Fess-tive
Fess Parker, was an American film and television actor best known for his portrayals of Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone. After his acting career Parker devoted his life to his winery, Fess Parker Family Winery and Vineyards in Los Olivos, California. I recently visited the winery and The Bubble Shack to experience their newest addition,…