Sparkling Wine News
Sekthaus Raumland 2019 Cuvée Marie-Luise
“We put our passion for sparkling wine into everything we do. Passion for sparkling wine is what drives us – and what we want to ignite in others.” – Raumland Family ‘In 1984, the desire to achieve something big arose. Since then, we have been breaking new ground and producing high-quality sparkling wine using traditional…
Wine Tastings and Tours in Essex
Essex is now the third largest grower of grapes in the UK and the largest wine producer in the Eastern region. The county is one of the fastest-growing wine growers, with hectarage up 60% from 2020. Essex is home to 58 vineyards. The region offers perfect conditions for growing grapes, thanks to its dry sunny…
Bodega Cruzat – Cuvée Extra Brut
Bodega Cruzat was founded in 2004 by a group of Chilean businessmen and by Argentine agricultural engineer and winemaker Pedro Federico Rosell. “Yellow fruits, yellow stone fruits, yellow in characters, yellow floral, zesty lemons, dried lemons. Aroma smells clean and inviting with wild floral notes. Saline and minerals. Honeydew melon, banana.” – Glass of Bubbly…
Zelna Winery Interview
Earlier this year, I had the privilege of interviewing Barna Barabás, head winemaker and co-founder of Zelna Winery, while he showed me around the estate in Balatonfüred. Located on the northern shore of Lake Balaton, just under two hours by car from Budapest, Balatonfüred is one of Hungary’s most charming wine towns and home to…
Pere Ventura Vintage Brut 2016
“I have created Pere Ventura FWE based on a declaration of principles. Those of us who are part of it, fulfil and respect these principles.” — Pere Ventura – Owner of Pere Ventura Pere Ventura is more than just a wine label, it’s more than just an idea, it’s an addition to life, being crafted…
Casa Gheller – Prosecco DOC Treviso Brut
“Floral notes mixed with the stems of rose petals, along with white & green fruits, peaches and apricots, very clean, sweet and delicate.” – Glass of Bubbly Prosecco DOC Style: Brut Region: Treviso Service Temperature: 6-8°c Silver Medal – First Date Food Pairing Suggestion: It is an excellent aperitif accompanied by savory snacks. Ideal with…
Tasting Australia: What Makes Australian Sparkling Wines Stand Out
Australia may be famed for its bold Shiraz and sun-drenched Chardonnay, but for those in the know, Australian sparkling wines offer an experience that rivals the best. Crisp, elegant, and increasingly refined, they bring both tradition and innovation to the glass — and if you’ve never explored this side of Australian winemaking, now’s the perfect…
Mexican Sparkling Wine
Exploring the South American Sparkling Wine world will have you travelling to Mexico, a country with a wine history starting with the Spanish in the 16th century, Spaniards brought vines with them from Europe and the knowledge of Winemaking. Mexico was a country that had its own indigenous grapes growing before the Spanish, but there…
Sandridge Barton – Blanc de Noirs
Sandridge Barton Estate is located on the east bank of the River Dart, just south of Stoke Gabriel, spreading across 450 acres, with a history stretching back over 40 years. “Red berry fruit, griotte, wild strawberry, a hint of fresh yeast, crisp acidity, plenty of red berry fruit, grapefruits and rhubarb, brittle mousse texture, savoury,…