Sparkling Wine News
England Defies the World Wine Trend of Fall in Production
Global wine production is predicted to fall by 5% this year following poor grape-growing conditions in many countries around the world. The report by the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) shows it is one of the worst seasons for producers in almost 20 years. The damage was most severe in France and South…
There’s More to Prosecco Than Just a Cheap Bubbly!
Prosecco is a very important drink to Italians, maybe even more so than espresso. Prosecco is after all the main ingredient in the Aperol Spritz and the Bellini, both widely enjoyed as an apéritif. Prosecco is light and refreshing and can be enjoyed throughout meals and is suitable for any occasion or celebration. We’ve all…
South African Wine Producer Plans New English Vineyard
South African producer, Benguela Cove, have bought a golf course in Sussex to turn into a vineyard. They propose to turn one of the 102-year-old club’s 18-hole courses to nine holes and develop a 45-acre vineyard on the site. It will be planted with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes with the aim to produce English…
Santa Barbara County has First Pinot Meunier Harvest
The first planting of Pinot Meunier in Santa Barbara County was harvested in August at Riverbench Vineyard & Winery. Pinot Meunier is known to add body and depth to sparkling wines so Riverbench planted an acre of the grape. It produced 1.75 tons and is expected to produce 3 tons by next year, according to…
Private noSO: the original perception of Prosecco Superiore
Private noSO is a unique and rare Prosecco Superiore DOCG is perfect as a gift for the year’s most anticipated toast. The result of more than ten years of research, Private noSO Prosecco Superiore, created without added sulphites. NoSO is one of the original expressions of the Glera grape variety, which, together with Relio, Garnei…
First Sparkling Wine from Catalonia for Torres Family
The Torres family is introducing its first sparkling wine produced in Catalonia using the traditional method. Cuvée Esplendor Vardon Kennett 2013 is produced at the Torres vineyards in the Penedès. The blend comprises Pinot Noir and Chardonnay as well as a small amount of Xarel-lo, which are all carefully selected and hand-picked. The sparkling wine…
Simpsons Sparkling in North Downs of Kent
October 26th 2016 – Charles and Ruth Simpson proudly officially open their new winery in Barham, Kent. Valued members of the national wine press and trade were there to enjoy the moment with them and the ever friendly and engaging Oz Clarke was asked to cut the ribbon and deliver a highly entertaining and educational…
Albury Vineyard Harvests its Best Fruit Yet!
An army of nearly 100 local wine enthusiasts spent three days recently grape picking at Albury Vineyard and their verdict – the fruit are the best they have seen since the vines were planted in 2009. Vineyard owner Nick Wenman believes firmly in involving the local community with the annual harvest. The pickers include members…
1701 First Officially Recognised Biodynamic Franciacorta
1701 winery has recently obtained biodynamic Demeter® certification. It is the first winery in the Franciacorta region to be officially recognised as biodynamic. All European biodynamic farms are subject to an EU Ruling for organic agriculture, so all certified Demeter® are therefore also organic. As the Demeter standards are more restrictive and rigorous than the…