Sparkling Wine News
Interview With A Winemaker – Megan Brodie
Wine isn’t just made, it’s crafted by the unwavering expertise of a Winemaker, sometimes old traditions are passed down by generations and on other occasions, new people venture into the industry, introducing us to new creations, this series of Winemaker Interviews will help you uncover the vast world and skills of how the artists passionate…
Sparkling Roussanne – A Strange Bird
They say Queensland is sunny one day and perfect the next. The State’s growing international and national reputation as a tourism destination will just gather momentum as we get closer towards the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland, is renowned for its friendly welcome. Visitors enjoy the city and…
Interview With A Sommelier – Carolina Seibel
The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers, who help the consumer discover their next favourite bottle, understand the different regions and pair a delicious meal with the right Glass of Bubbly. In this article, I speak with a woman who has helped many people to discover the vast world…
Uncovering The Greeks – Domaine Karanika
Retsina (Greek: Ρετσίνα) is a Greek white (or rosé) resinated wine, which has been made for at least 2,000 years. Its unique flavor is said to have originated from the practice of sealing wine vessels, particularly amphorae, with Aleppo pine resin in ancient times. In 1977, I was traveling on the Sicily to Greece Mediterranean…
Exploring Canadian Sparkling Wine
Discovering Canadian Sparkling Wine doesn’t have to be tricky, it’s not as accessible as the big-name Champagnes or Proseccos, but with the country making strides in the industry, it’s certainly worth exploring what this country has to offer. The story of Canadian Wine production started back in the mid-1800s, a later bloomer compared to other…
Louis Pommery English Sparkling Wine
Vranken-Pommery first started producing English sparkling wine in 2014 in collaboration with local Hampshire winemakers, Louis Pommery England is the first English sparkling wine created by a Champagne House, Vranken Pommery In 2017 the first vines were planted at the Pommery owned vineyard Pinglestone estate near Alresford. 36 hectares of Louis Pommery England vines were planted between…
Cava Classifications
Cava is the third big name in the Sparkling Wine industry, after Champagne and Prosecco. About 95% of all Cava is produced in the Catalan region of Penedès, west of Barcelona. The village of Sant Sadurní d’Anoia is home to two of the major producers, Codorníu and Freixenet. Its classification is regulated by the Cava D.O….
Why Do We Celebrate with Champagne / Bubbles?
21st Birthday party? Podium position at the Grand Prix? Wedding reception? Celebrations, congratulations, success, romance or your own special moment all somehow tend to involve a glass of bubbly no? Most times it is Champagne, though our choice is quite limitless with bubbly wine from English to South African and who can really say no…
Is There Truth In Sparkling Wine?
‘In vino veritas’ is of course a well known and widely quoted Latin phrase that literally means ‘In wine there is truth’. Comparable quotes are found across all kinds of cultures and in all kinds of languages. So do the French have ‘Ce que le sobre tient au cœur est sur la langue du buveur’,…