Sparkling Wine News
Cava to take on Champagne
Exports of Cava soared from just 10 million bottles in 1980 to 154.7 million bottles in 2014. This is the 6th consecutive year that foreign sales of the drink exceeded those of Champagne. In 2014 France exported 144.9 million bottles of Champagne. Cava, whose name is derived for the Catalan word for cellar is seen…
Côté Mas, Crémant de Limoux
Two traditional method sparkling wines from the Paul Mas winery in the south of France. The perfect everyday luxury! Crémant de Limoux Blancs Brut 60% Chardonnay, 20% Chenin Blanc, 10% Pinot Noir, 10% Mauzac Pale yellow with delicate and persistent bubbles. An intense and refined nose of honey, acacia and crystallized lemon lead way to…
Aston Martins in the Vineyard at Chafor Wine Estate
It all felt rather ‘James Bond’ at Buckinghamshire’s new CHAFOR Wine Estate, during a recent visit by the Aston Martin Owners Club. Defiant of the forecast of ‘occasional light showers’, which is never popular among the vintage car fraternity, Aston Martins from all eras were cheek by jowl at the Buckinghamshire family-run vineyard for the…
A Superior Glass for Prosecco Superiore
The last time I was at Riedel UK testing my sparkling Furlan Rosé the photographer arrived and the wine ended up warm. That meant we (Steve McGraw, MD of Riedel UK and I) had to repeat the test and taste the Rosé again, shame that! Recently, Steve and I carried out further testing of my…
Paul Mas Sparkling Wines
To find out more about the Sparkling Wines offered from Paul Mas then visit their website today: Paul Mas Wines “Paul Mas wines are the result of a harmonious symbiosis between an extraordinary region capable of producing fantastic fruits, a passion for the vineyards, a true respect for the grapes during vinification and the talent…
Prosecco is First Choice of Drink in London
A recent survey shows that 13% of London drinkers said they would pick Prosecco as their first choice of drink, with Champagne coming in fourth at just under 11%. Prosecco sales in the UK doubled last year, to £181.8 million and with bottles of Prosecco costing on average £6.49, compared with £16.23 for a bottle for Champagne, you…
Bisol – Finest Prosecco from Italy
Bisol is a name intrinsically associated with the history of Prosecco. Their tradition is intimately linked to the Valdobbiadene territory by roots that stretch back to 1542, when the Bisol family first began cultivating grapes. Today, Gianluca Bisol is the acting president and CEO and his brother, Desiderio, holds the position of Chief Enologist and Technical Director. Together…
Arrogant Frog Sparkling Rosé Wine
The humble winemaker, Jean-Claude Mas, shows here that with creativity, know-how and a sense of humor, one can make Southern French wines shine around the world and give pure pleasure, at a reasonable price! The Arrogant Frog cuvées are Château Arrogant Frog, Arrogant Frog reserve, as well as single varietal or blends. The Arrogant Frog Sparkling…
Domaines Paul Mas
At the heart of Domaines Paul Mas is the winery, a place where old meets new in an ideal winemaking setting. The 1000-year-old estate is still run by the Mas family, with Fourth-generation vintner Jean-Claude Mas currently taking the helm. The winery is located in the beautiful south of France in the Coteaux de Languedoc AOC…