Sparkling Wine News
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…
Capturing the hearts of Prosecco lovers
Prosecco and sparkling wine specialist importer, Just Perfect Wines, is launching an exclusive range of premium ‘Prosecco’ and other wine-themed ceramic hanging hearts, recognising the growing love for Prosecco and sparkling wine in the UK. Stoke-on-Trent based Just Perfect Wines, has teamed up with another local company, Dimbleby Ceramics, who have produced the stunning ceramic…
Franciacorta, Italian Sparkling Wine
With the hugely successful Prosecco sales, perhaps we should look closer at Italy’s lesser-known sparkling wine – Franciacorta. Franciacorta DOCG is grown in the Province of Brescia (Lombardy). There are 5,400 acres of DOCG vineyards and Franciacorta has had DOCG status since 1995. Franciacorta is known for it’s high quality, often regarded as Italy’s finest wine and compared with an average…
Pierre Jourdan Belle Rosé
The Belle Rosé derives its name “beautiful rose” from the elegant blush colour, achieved by carbonic maceration of the base wine. This extracts the elegant colour and the flavours of the Pinot Noir, but not the harsh tannins. The base wine then undergoes the traditional second fermentation inside the bottle which yields the beautiful lively bubbles…