Sparkling Wine News
Sparkling Wine Vocabulary
I certainly agree that wine is to be enjoyed and we do not always want to engross ourselves too much on the ins and outs of the science behind how it arrived in the glass we are sipping from. There are books written on certain wine regions and even dedicated to wineries which I am…
Interview With A Sommelier – Yevhen Zinevych
The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers, who help consumers 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 man who has helped many people to discover the vast world of…
Where The Raven Flies – Metlika
The cooperative of Vinska klet Metlika was first founded over one hundred years ago in Slovenia, on November 14th, 1909, they have a vast history in the country of Slovenia before the release of their first bottle of Sparkling Wine in 2000. Over one hundred years ago on the 14th of November, 1909, the first…
Why are you Ignoring Portuguese Bubbly?
The country’s traditional-method sparkling wines are an open secret to the locals. Here’s what you need to know to join the party… The fun, fresh, lightly effervescent and highly gulpable Vinho Verde style with which most are familiar is all fine and good. We’ll briefly address it here—and I expect we’ve all shamelessly sloshed back…
Where to Store Wine / Champagne at Home
For many of us, when we bring wine into our homes it is very likely that it will be consumed relatively quick in that we will open that cork in a matter of days and no more than weeks from purchase. Other times we might purchase wines for a future event or for our very…
Bartender Made Cocktails – Paradise
This article is made in collaboration with Nikolaos Filippidis, an amazing Bartender in Greece. The Cocktail that you are about to make is one of Nikolaos Filippidis’s Signature Fizz Cocktails, which he makes at Andronis in Greece. Let’s Meet The Bartender! “My name is Nikolaos Filippidis and I come from Kilkis, the city of lights….
Vineyard Manager and Winemaker – The Life of Dimitrios Mainos
Wine isn’t just made, it’s crafted by the dedicated skills of a Winemaker and the nurtured touch of a Vineyard Manager, 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…
What is a Wine Masterclass?
If you are to be involved in the wine industry then it is very important that you immerse yourself fully in the products you are working with. As wine is very much a flavour experience, though of similar importance, aroma and visual quality, it pays you to understand these qualities well in order to be…
Interview With A Sommelier – Matteo Furlan
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 man who has helped many people to discover the vast world…