Sparkling Wine News
Sparkling Red Wines: A World Waiting To Be Discovered
There are three main styles of sparkling red wine, Australian sparkling Shiraz, Italian Lambrusco and Brachetto d’Acqui. There are a variety of styles of Lambrusco from dry, Secco, to sweet, Dulce, with flavours such as strawberries or blueberries. Brachetto d’Acqui also from Italy has rich floral aromas and pairs very well with chocolate. Sparkling Shiraz…
Gallo Introduces New Prosecco to UK
E&J Gallo Winery is hoping to take advantage of the booming UK sparkling wine market by launching La Marca Prosecco this month. The Prosecco has already enjoyed success following its launch in the US earlier this year. On the nose, it features aromas of fresh citrus, honey and white flowers. On the palate, it offers…
Viña Undurraga Relaunches Premium Sparkling Wines
Chilean producer Viña Undurraga has relaunched its premium Estate Sparkling Underraga Brut Royal and Estate Sparkling Rose Royal to make them more easily distinguishable their entry-level counterparts. They are due to appear on the shelves in November. The Royal range originally launched in 2014, but despite success at the 2013 Sommelier Wine Awards, attracted only…
Denbies Predict Exceptional 2016 English Sparkling Wine Vintage
The first grapes from what is expected to be an exceptional vintage are being harvested at Denbies in Surrey. A dry summer and sunny September, characterised by blistering daytime temperatures and warm nights, have contributed to perfect ripening conditions. Denbies winemaking team predicts 2016 to be one of the most successful vintages ever for the…
Furleigh Estate’s Pink Perfection for Breast Cancer Month
Furleigh Estate will be raising money for charity Weldmar Hospicecare Trust throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which runs from 1st – 30th October. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a worldwide annual campaign involving thousands of organisations to highlight the importance of breast awareness and to raise funds. For every bottle of Furleigh Sparkling Rosé sold…
Grape Harvest 2016
The results of the damage caused to the Champagne vineyards by extreme weather earlier this year are having their affect on this year’s harvest. Chardonnay grapes are usually the first to ripen. This year it’s Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir. Wine growers are saying they’ve never seen this and the cause is unknown. It will…
Will English Sparkling Wine Ever Edge Ahead of Champagne?
Naked Wines are predicting that 2016 will be the year that English sparkling wines edge ahead of Champagne for the first time. The record breaking Indian summer has meant that 2016’s grape crop will be the ripest, most concentrated and highest quality for decades. In contrast, France has had one of the toughest vintages with…
Madame Martis 2006 Rare Vintage
The dream of Roberta and Antonio Stelzer begins in 1990, when Maso Martis was born. Since the beginning of their activity, they started producing sparkling wine, a real challenge in those years when the Trentodoc was not so widespread. The first goal was to establish a small winery with high quality products. The second goal,…
Belaire Exclusive Collaboration with Ben Eine
Luc Belaire, the premium French wine brand, have announced an exclusive collaboration with world-renowned artist Ben Eine. He has designed a limited edition custom-made backpack as part of an exclusive Belaire gift set, available at high-end department store Selfridges. The backpack gift set is available in two colourways, complete with two bottles of Belaire, which…