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Pastries Delight Award Winning Wines 2025
The judges at the Glass of Bubbly Awards place each wine into a relevant consumer-friendly category. They are then scored for how well they fit that category, with the highest scoring winning the trophy. For the Pastries Delight Category, the judges were looking for a wine that showed a yeasty, brioche, nutty character. Category Trophy…
Son of a Lesser God: Sparkling Wine From Almost Unknown Grape Puls From Albania
Nestled on the sun-drenched slopes near the ancient town of Berat in southern Albania, the family-run estate of the Çobo family has quietly been writing a new chapter in Albanian viticulture. With roots stretching back almost a century, the family estate is now turning rare heritage grapes into wines of precision, elegance and identity. The…
Oaky & Toasty Award Winning Wines 2025
The judges at the Glass of Bubbly Awards place each wine into a relevant consumer-friendly category. They are then scored for how well they fit that category, with the highest scoring winning the trophy. For the Oaky & Toasty Category, the judges were looking for a wine that expresses a smoky, toasty and/or oaky style character….
Meditation Award Winning Wines 2025
The judges at the Glass of Bubbly Awards place each wine into a relevant consumer-friendly category. They are then scored for how well they fit that category, with the highest scoring winning the trophy. For the Meditation Category, the judges were looking for an addictive wine for those special relaxing times. This wine will express itself…
Light & Fruity Award Winning Wines 2025
The judges at the Glass of Bubbly Awards place each wine into a relevant consumer-friendly category. They are then scored for how well they fit that category, with the highest scoring winning the trophy. For the Light & Fruity Category, the judges were looking for a wine that is light and easy to drink wine…
Interview With A Sommelier – Sofia Crepaz
The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers, who help the consumer discover their next favourite bottle, understand the different regions and pair a delicious meal with the right Glass of Bubbly. In this feature, we speak with Sofia Crepaz, the Head Sommelier at Trivet in London, who is currently…
Hint of Spice Award Winning Wines 2025
The judges at the Glass of Bubbly Awards place each wine into a relevant consumer-friendly category. They are then scored for how well they fit that category, with the highest scoring winning the trophy. For the Hint of Spice Category, the judges were looking for a wine showing characteristics of seed, fruit, root, bark or…
Herbal Gardens Award Winning Wines 2025
The judges at the Glass of Bubbly Awards place each wine into a relevant consumer-friendly category. They are then scored for how well they fit that category, with the highest scoring winning the trophy. For the Herbal Gardens Category, the judges were looking for a wine with a herbaceous character, from herbs to freshly cut…
Unlocking the Secrets of Fèlsina Winery
When we think about Tuscany, the famous Italian region, what springs to mind? The glorious past of its Renaissance noble courts and the culture that they spread over their territories and beyond, the incredible genius of artists such as Michelangelo, Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci, whose paintings enrich local and international museums with their outstanding…








