Sparkling Wine News
Goodworth Chardonnay 2019
Planted in 2016, the small family vineyard of Goodworth is nestled between the river Anton and the Church in the ancient Hampshire village of Goodworth Clatford in the Test Valley – famed for its crystal clear and trout-filled chalk streams. “Crisp green fruits, being picked from the garden trees, with notes of wild floral, fruit…
Racz Lilla Interview
During one of her recent visits to Budapest for a tasting, I managed to steal a few precious minutes with Rácz Lilla: winemaker, storyteller, and one of the driving forces behind sparkling wine in Villány. Situated in the southernmost part of Hungary, near the Croatian border, Villány is one of the country’s warmest and most…
Jörg Geiger – C.- Bratbirne Heritage
Jörg Geiger produces alcohol free sparkling wines for gourmet dining. Out of love for nature and life, Jörg Geiger’s ambition and diligence have resulted in many new taste experiences and moments of enjoyment for over 20 years. Offering a wide range of alcohol free specialities that reflect tradition, sustainability, genuine craftsmanship and passion. “A fine expression…
Son Of A Lesser God: Sparkling Wines From Almost Unknown Grapes
Shobili 2018 classic method brut nature – Shumi Estate (Georgia) During my last press tour in Georgia, I tasted a very special sparkling wine: Shobili 2018 This elegant and distinctive sparkling wine represents a masterful fusion of two ancient winemaking traditions, seamlessly uniting 8,000 years of Georgian viticultural heritage with four centuries of refined French…
Villa Sandi – Prosecco DOC Rosé Millesimato
Villa Sandi is one of the most famous and loved Prosecco Houses in Italy. They have had a foothold in the region since 1622 thanks to the Moretti Polegato family, but offer so much more than just Prosecco. Villa Sandi has the gift to be able to produce Prosecco and Traditional Method Sparkling Wines in…
Silverhand Estate Joins North Kent Woods and Downs National Nature Reserve
Celebrating a new chapter for nature, heritage, and responsible land stewardship. Silverhand Estate is pleased to announce that they are now part of the newly designated North Kent Woods and Downs National Nature Reserve, the first National Nature Reserve in the UK to include a certified organic and fully carbon-negative vineyard. As the largest single…
Woodchurch Rosé 2020
Woodchurch is a family business established by Graham and Donna Barbour in Kent during the year of 2009. They then planted 10,000 vines in 2010, with the vineyard being 20m above sea level, it has the perfect aspect for growing vines. Woodchurch then released their first vintage in 2015 and are now producing a range…
Interview With A Winemaker – Zurab Rekhviashvili
Wine isn’t just made, it’s crafted by the unwavering expertise of a Winemaker, sometimes old traditions are passed down by generations and on other occasions, new people venture into the industry, introducing us to new creations, this series of Winemaker Interviews will help you uncover the vast world and skills of how the artists passionate…
Canned Wine Co. Sparkling Chardonnay
“Our vibrant sparkling Chardonnay is grown by Cantina Tre Secoli, who have been growing grapes for over 300 years at what is now a Unesco Heritage site in the Monferrato region of Italy.” – Canned Wine Co. “Aromatic with lots of lemon and lime. Calming fruity characters, freshly picked yellow and green apples, with a…