Sparkling Wine News
First Date 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 First Date Category, the judges were looking for the perfect wines to accompany that first date. Nothing too complex and…
Fizz & Firelight at High Clandon
Sibylla and Bruce look forward to welcoming you to High Clandon for Fizz and Firelight in the Glass Barn on the weekend of 6th – 7th December, open 10.30am – 4.30pm. Inspiring Festive shopping to wrap up your Christmas – for the wine-lovers and loves in your life, as High Clandon’s Glass Barn sparkles with…
Dessert 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 Dessert Category, the judges were looking for a stand out sweeter tasting wine that would pair well with most dessert…
Creamy 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 Creamy Category, the judges were looking for a soft, rounded wine that gives you a buttery/creamy experience of aromas…
Classic & Elegant 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 Classic & Elegant Category, the judges were looking for wines that showed a timeless, refined and luxurious quality. …
Glass of Bubbly Awards 2025 Category Trophy Winning Wines
Each Champagne and Sparkling Wine that enters the Glass of Bubbly Awards is judged blind by a panel of international judges. After its initial scoring to see if it wins a medal, the judges then taste again and place it in the most relevant consumer-friendly category. These are then scored for how well they fit…
Tenute Venturini Foschi launch LONDON
Exciting new brand, Tenute Venturini Foschi, launched in the UK via sponsorship of the London Glass of Bubbly Awards that took place at Louie Restaurant with an international guest list. Just a short thirty minute drive West of Palma, the region of Emilia-Romagna is home to Tentue Venturini Foschi founded by Pier Luigi Foschi and…
Slovenian Wine Trade Show London 2025
A wonderful Slovenian wines dedicated trade show took place in London on 20th October 2025 at the prestigious Vintners Hall. One of the lesser known from the group of Central European Wine Country themed, Slovenian holds some of the finest aromas and flavours in their bottles produced across the country with many varied terroir from…
Unusual grape varieties used for sparkling wine: Xinomavro
Xinomavro, which literally means ‘sour black’, is a Greek variety coming from the upper north of the country and often compared to the Nebbiolo. This is due to its resemblance in earthy aromas and its ability to age for quite a long a few years. Due to its high acidity and complex structure, beautiful results…