Sparkling Wine News
Sparkling Rosé For Valentine’s Day
Sparkling Rosé is ideal for Valentine’s Day, it will make you dream of the spring months further afield. It is a well-kept secret among those in the know that the Loire Valley produces some spectacular sparkling wines without the hefty price tag of some of the better-known sparkling wine options. Sparkling rosé wines from the…
Wine: A Time for Sparkling
For a celebration, occasion, event, festive fizz, or simply regular dining, there are plenty of choices for sparkling wines. Many countries, worldwide, produce different styles and flavours – in fact, something for every taste and palate. For this quest, I searched for a retailer that included a range of sparkling wines within their wines/drinks shelves…
Discover Award Winning Sparkling Wines from Austria
Austria has outstanding wine regions, wineries – and internationally acclaimed wines. Here’s some award winning sparkling wine from Austria for you to try. Schlumberger in Austria has maintained the most authentic and traditional method of producing Sekt since 1842. Each bottle of Schlumberger matures during a period of about 2 years of careful handwork. The prestige cuvées…
Celebrate Australia Day with Award Winning Sparkling Wine
Australia Day the 26th January is celebrated each year on the anniversary of the first fleet from Britain landing in Sydney Cove. So what better way to celebrate the day than with some award winning sparkling wine from Australia. Paulett Vineyards – Trillians Sparkling Red NV This red sparkling wine won a Gold Medal in the…
Discover Award Winning Sparkling Wines from South Africa
South Africa produces some fantastic sparkling wines from their picturesque vineyards, backdropped against the stunning landscapes. If you’re after something a little different, it’s definitely worth a try. Methode Cap Classiques (MCC) are premium South African sparkling wines mostly made using the traditional method. Sauvignon blancc and Chenin blanc grapes are used and increasingly Pinot…
Discover Award Winning Sparkling Wines from Argentina
Like many countries, Argentina has seen a boost in the popularity of its home-grown sparkling wines. It’s a dynamic industry driven by young consumers who are ready to challenge the traditions and try something new. Many wineries are using the Charmat method to make affordable sparkling wines although you can also discover those made using…
6 Reasons Sparkling Wine Beats Still Wine
1. It’s less calorific: A glass of red wine contains 129 calories, compared with Champagne or sparkling wine which tends to have only around 80… quite a big difference when the glasses add up. 2. It has the same (or more) health benefits: it’s often said red wine is good for the heart, but sparkling…
Let’s Discover Opere Serenissima from Villa Sandi
What makes the Pedemontana vineyards, where the appellation of Serenissima DOC is produced, so special? The appellation Serenissima DOC for Veneto Classic Method was created in 2011. The name is a tribute to the Serenissima Republic of Venice, which ruled the Venetian territories and most of north-eastern Italy until the end of the eighteenth century….
Five Dark Ruby Red Sparkling Wines
I must admit that I was very unaware of the existence of red sparkling wines when I first entered the wine industry. Nowadays I have tasted many wines and visited their wineries and I enjoy the educational challenge that awaits me when people I know say “I didn’t know that they did red sparkling wine”….