Sparkling Wine News
A Visit to Bolney Estate English Sparkling Wine
It is very worth while exploring just how many English vineyards are a matter of less than one hour away from central London that you can go off to visit relying totally on trains and a short taxi ride from the station – Today I was delighted to be the guest of Bolney Wine Estate…
Avoiding these 10 common wine buying techniques:
Do not judge a wine by its cover. Yes, we all do it I know, be it that book we have chosen at the library or picking the biggest wrapped present from the lucky dip – we are all influenced by packaging. Try not to though be too allured by a wine label design, sometimes it never…
Berry Champagne Popsicles, The Ultimate End of Summer Treat
With summer winding down, there is still time to squeeze in a backyard dinner party. To get people in the mood for fun, a light-hearted Champagne popsicle is a perfect treat to welcome your guests with on a hot day. Not only are they delicious push pops of Champagne flavoured ice, they contain alcohol and…
A Visit to The Mount Vineyard English Sparkling Wine
Not too far away from the built up urban setting of London lies Shoreham, a mere hour or so on the train from Victoria station and just a few footsteps away from the villages railway station where you can find The Mount Vineyard with its 29 acre estate, 10 acres of vineyards and a most pleasant…
Interview with Sommelier Michele Longari
Tell us about Prosecco Prosecco is mainly divided into two different appellations: Prosecco DOC and DOCG. The Prosecco DOC is produced from 9 provinces spanning the Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia regions and, at the present, it is the Prosecco easiest to be found on the UK market. The province of Treviso is the heart…
Sparkling Bisser from Ukraine
The Plachkovs founded their family winery in 2005 in order to produce premium local wines. Kolonist winery is situated in a famous Ukrainian wine producing region – Danubian Bessarabia (south of Odessa region), where viticulture has been a long established tradition ever since the Greeks and the Thracians for the first time have discovered these…
South Africa – Methode Cap Classique Sparkling Wines
Seeing is believing! There I was, in South Africa, to see the vineyards and magnificent mountain ranges including the symbolic Table Mountain. I touched weathered sandstones and shale’s soils and felt the breeze from the False Bay. South Africa has a diverse environment that enables producing a variety of wines. My overall impression is that…
Château Martinolles
Like a jewel in its box, Château Martinolles nestled in the hill, overlooking the village St Hilaire in the Limoux region, the cradle of the sparkling wines. Here, the warm Mediterranean sunshine, cool sea breezes and just the right amount of rain combine to create ideal conditions for our vines. We blend Chardonnay, Chenin and…
A visit to Bellussi Prosecco
“Bellussi is focused on research and product selection that enhances the aromatic characteristics, the elegance and the freshness of each wine during the vinification process. The goal of the company is the continuous pursuit of quality in product packaging, to satisfy the palate and the eye.” For me, this was the main thing that stood…