Sparkling Wine News
Excellence sets the tone at the first Cava Meeting in Barcelona
Barcelona, 28th November 2023. The first edition of the CAVA D.O.’s international congress, Cava Meeting, has finished – and it was a resounding success. A number of the world’s most influential opinion-leaders gathered in Barcelona to participate in an exceptional conference at Barcelona’s Espai de Transformació Creativa Casa Rius, combining tastings of premium Cavas, top-level presentations, and…
Sparkling Shiraz: So Australian!
The Rhone Valley grape of Syrah has made a new life for itself on the other side of the globe, where it has made its mark as Shiraz on the Australian wine market. Shiraz is now considered to be the signature grape of Australia. Shiraz is a very heat and drought resistant grape that develops…
Glass of Bubbly Interview With Fernando Cubas: The Beverage Manager at InterContinental London Park Lane
The World of Wine is presented to the hospitality world by talented Beverage Managers, whose mission is to help the consumer discover their next favourite glass of bubbly by choosing from a perfectly crafted wine list. In this feature, I speak with a man from London, England, who has helped many people to discover the…
Discovering Lambrusco
Welcome to Lambrusco, located in the heartwarming region of Emilia-Romagna in Italy. This will be Glass of Bubbly’s most expansive exploration of Lambrusco to date, a small region in the north of Italy, slowly emerging as a superpower, fighting off a bad reputation, producing a great benchmark of sparkling wines and changing perceptions of what…
Sparkling Wine Trends: Bubbly is Better
The world of sparkling wine is effervescent with excitement as this beloved beverage continues to gain popularity. With its refreshing flavors, versatility, and festive appeal, sparkling wine is becoming a staple in many households, gracing both special occasions and everyday moments. What’s Driving the Sparkling Wine Boom? Several key factors are contributing to the surge…
Interview With A Sommelier – Tonya Pitts
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 feature, I speak with a woman who has helped many people to discover the vast world…
Interview With A Sommelier – Laura-Jamie Morgan
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 feature, I speak with a woman who has helped many people to discover the vast world…
Interview With A Winemaker – Zoë Driver
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…
Can Wine Have ‘Body’?
Wine tasters use a large arsenal of terms to express what they taste. One of those that are used with pleasure is the term ‘body’. But what is wine with body? Technically body means ‘having a physical structure’. So if we ask ‘Can wine have body?’, the answer will definitely be: of course, it has,…