Sparkling Wine News
Misal Special Selection
Misal Rouge – Demi Sec Terran sorts, Muscatel Rose of Poreč and Istrian Malvasia are used for the production of this attractive sparkling wine. We recommend it as desert sparkling wine with pastry with little or no cream, such as Istrian fritule (plain dark-flour fritter) and kroštule (region typical fried pastry), also with fruit, especially…
No.1 Family Estate: Cuvée Virginie 2006
Cuvée Virginie is blended from 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay and crafted especially by Daniel as a proud tribute to his daughter Virginie. Almost four years on lees has produced a Methode Champenoise displaying many dimensions, it is well-rounded and has good yeast autolysis, a hallmark of this winemaker’s well-known style. Tasting Notes: “Pale…
Les Deux Chèvres
Les Deux Chèvres is a luxury hotel in Bourgogne, France, close to Dijon. As well as offering beautiful accommodations, Les Deux Chèvres specialises in Burgundy wines. They have their own shop that sells wines and organises wine tours including most recent ‘Burgundy en Bio’ tour with author and former chemist Bill Nanson. Burgundy Sparkling Wine They sell a…
Parigot Crémant de Bourgogne Blancs
Domain Parigot & Richard specialises in sparkling wine from Burgundy, and is now one of the most dignified representatives of crémant de Bourgogne. Crémant de Bourgogne Blanc Tradition Made from the three main grape varieties of Burgundy, this crémant offers us the roundness of Pinot Noir, the fineness of Chardonnay, and the delightful freshness of Aligoté….
Mission Impossible: The Hunt for Rosé Prosecco
Have you ever wondered why Rosé Prosecco is so hard to find? Well it doesn’t exist that’s why! Something I didn’t know when starting to search for a pink Prosecco. I was aware of Rosé Champagne, Rosé Cava and occasionally had seen a Rosé Prosecco on a wine list. A pink Prosecco in my range…
Pierre Jourdan Brut
After blending, the base wine undergoes the traditional second fermentation inside the bottle which yields the beautiful lively bubbles in the glass. Tasting Notes: Fresh and crisp yet complex and rewarding on the palate. The “lime” characteristics of the Chardonnay are leading and are well backed by the complexity of Pinot Noir. Serve with: Pierre…
Pierre Jourdan Cap Classique
In the Franschhoek Mountains of South Africa, Haute Cabrière – The Home of Pierre Jourdan Cap Classique – is one of Franschhoek’s most exquisite food and wine destinations, where visitors get to experience a deep passion for wine, a culture of wine pairing and the art of sabrage. Chairman Achim von Arnim is certainly a pioneer in…
Get Ready for London Wine Week, 18-24 May!
The city had London Cocktail Week and London Beer Week – now it’s wine’s time to shine! London will be a wine-lovers haven for a whole week, with events, offers and tasting going on around the capital. To take part in the offers, you will need to pick up a wristband for £10 at the Nyetimber Hub…
2 Exclusive Long-Distance Wine Tours Launched by BKWine
Two new wine and food tours for the winter season have been launched by BKWine. Both go to far-away exotic destinations: Chile and Argentina in South America and to South Africa. Both tours offer the traveller exclusive experiences of these countries’ wine, gastronomy and culture. BKWine is a leading tour operator specialised in wine travel…