Sparkling Wine News

There’s a Lesser-Known Italian Bubbly you Need to Try

It’s no wonder Prosecco has taken the UK by storm, with its light, fruity taste and affordable price. However, any enthusiastic Prosecco-lover would be missing out if they didn’t look a little south, to another area of Italy producing outstanding, yet lesser-known, sparkling wines. We’re talking about Franciacorta of course, one of Italy’s best-kept secrets….

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Sugar Levels in Champagne

How Much Sugar is in Your Glass of Bubbly?

Curious about just how much sugar is in your glass? That depends on how sweet you like your sparkling wine, but probably less than you think. You might be happy to hear that Champagne and sparkling wine contains less calories than red and white wine. Red wine contains around 100 kcal per glass, and bubbly…

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Crémant d’Alsace, Champagne’s Lesser-Known Cousin

Last year Crémant d’Alsace French sparkling wine turned 40 years old, with it being first officially recognised under French law in August 1976. However, the winemaking tradition goes way further back in this region and today it’s France’s most prolific sparkling wine appellation besides Champagne. Alsace is located southeast of the Champagne region and borders…

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Lambrusco is Back in Fashion!

There are already growing predictions that sparkling red wine could be the next alternative wine craze. Australia is a great choice, with quality sparkling shiraz production growing rapidly. However, we shouldn’t overlook Lambrusco. This sparkling red wine was once popular in the 70s and 80s before falling out of fashion, but appears to be regaining…

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Wine Merchant Reports 24% Jump in Sparkling Wine Sales

Jascots Wine Merchants, specialist wine supplier to restaurants, hotels and caterers, has reported a 24% sales jump of sparkling wines. English wines have proven particularly popular, rising by 41% in sales as Jascot has added 7 new English wines to their site under its own section. They have wines from Bolney, Three Choirs and Lyme…

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Windsor Great Park English Sparkling Wine

Windsor Great Park is a sparkling wine that offers richness and finesse. Pale gold in colour with a delicate toasted brioche, apricot and citrus aroma and the flavour of lemon, stone fruit with a toasty length. 16,700 Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier vines were planted in a seven-acre, south-facing patch of the park owned by the…

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Romantic Bubbly Ideas for Valentine’s Day in London

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, but don’t worry, the capital is packed with things to do (although you might want to book it sooner rather than later!). Of course, whether it’s at a restaurant, on a boat or just at home, fizz is an important part of a Valentine’s date. Listen to royal love stories…

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‘British Fizz’ – Official Name for English Sparkling Wine?

English sparkling wine has finally hit the big apple and it seems the Americans have quickly come up with their own name for the drink, endearingly called ‘British Fizz’. Could this become the new protected name for the UK’s bubbly? Wine producers have been debating a catchy new name for the industry since the rise…

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Champagne and Romance - The Perfect Relationship

Romantic Train Ride with Prosecco for Valentine’s Day

What could be more romantic than travelling through the English countryside with your date while sharing a bottle of bubbly? Pop down to Tunbridge Wells, less than an hour from London, to experience a charming Valentine’s Day on one of Spa Valley’s heritage trains. You will travel though the countryside of Groombridge and High Rocks…

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