Sparkling Wine News

Jaya Prosecco DOC

Jaya = Victory Quality in taste, style and design, Jaya Prosecco offers an experience with every glass, from magical unforgettable moments to relaxed lazy afternoons, with family, friends and friends to be. “A clean cut and vibrant display of crushed white fruits, and pears, with wild and white floral notes, sweet with notes of wet stone.” –…

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Silverhand Estate Silver Reign Rosé

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Kent countryside, Silverhand Estate is a hidden gem that offers a unique blend of natural beauty and rich heritage. It is defining the new rules of English sparkling wine, having established the largest single organic vineyard in the UK, covering an area of more than 800 acres. Winner…

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The Guv’nor Is Back – No Rules, Just Great Wine

Majestic wine set out on a mission and asked some of its most prized winemakers working in Spain to make the best wines possible – no rules, no restrictions, no red tape. To this quest, The Guv’nor collection was their answer. No ego, no arguments, just the best Guv’nor in business. The Collection includes 6…

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Breaky Bottom – Peter’s Notes – January 2025

My apologies for not finding the time to post a December Peter’s Note, and therefore my failure to wish all my dear readers a Happy Christmas and New Year – which I belatedly do now! I have chosen for my short January Note to describe the origins of the cuvèe names of the recently released…

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Esses – Encore 2016 Vintage Brut Cuvée

Esses Estate is the located with pristine surrounds of Kaikoura Seaward ranges, with stunning views across the peninsula and along Kaikoura coastline. 20-year-old vines over 1.5ha are the passion of Aaron and Mel Skinner and their little boy Parker. Mel and Aaron are passionate sparkling lovers, having searched the world found a gorgeous little plot…

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Why Is My Wine Sparkling?

In my, largely mis-spent youth, I was aware of Sparkling Wine, which was another way of saying Champagne – as far as I knew, the only type of alcoholic fizz. I won’t re-iterate words I’ve said before, except to say that this is largely because of the superb PR job the Champagne officials have done…

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Bubbly On The Go

Canned sparkling wines have made the whole concept of ‘bubbly on the go’ so much easier, but as with every sparkling wine, it’s best enjoyed nicely chilled, so now’s the time to find the best ways to chill your bubbly on the go. We have some options in this. The conventional cooler box has stuck…

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Son Of A Lesser God: Sparkling Wines From Almost Unknown Grapes

Aurelia Classic Method Sparkling Wine, Andrea Bruzzone Winery During a wine fair held in Genoa on February 2nd and 3rd, Andrea Bruzzone presented a unique Classic Method sparkling wine, a collective expression of the white grape varieties grown in Liguria. A blend of grapes that takes you on a journey through this long and narrow…

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Jaya Rosé

Jaya = Victory The Jaya Rosé is one of the best Italian Rosé Spumante’s on the market today, a back to back trophy winner, this Rosé is exceptional, and this year, chosen as the perfect sparkling wine to accompany you on a ‘First Date’. Quality in taste, style and design, Jaya Prosecco offers an experience with every…

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