Sparkling Wine News
Champagne / Sparkling Wine Bottle Caps / Stoppers
I’m sure that many will say ‘once a bottle of wine is open it’s going to get drunk‘ so worrying about putting the cork back in is not a major concern in order to preserve it for another day, nonetheless squeezing the cork back in is fairly easy to do. This is all fine for…
How To Introduce A Friend To Sparkling Wine
You may be the biggest fan of Sparkling Wine, but it can be a little disappointing if you don’t have someone to share that love and passion with, so in this article, I’ll give you some simple and easy tips on how to introduce Sparkling Wine to your friends, or your girlfriend or boyfriend. Chances…
The Ultimate Prosecco Proposal Guide
Let’s prepare for one of the most important and exciting days of your life, whether you want to keep it close to the heart with something intimate and personal or whether you want to make it a big public affair that many will remember forever, whatever you decide, I highly recommend having a bottle of…
Sulphites in Wine – What does this mean?
As I browse my wine collection and check the labels I see a common theme being the mention, usually translated into English on those which are foreign, of the word sulphites. From German to French, Canadian to English and from still to bubbles, we see the word sulphites on the bottle. Usually clearly marked and…
Volcanic Vineyards
One of the most fascinating and rewarding places to plant vines is in Volcanic ash. Vines planted in mineral-rich soils produce an outstanding quality of grapes, which translates to remarkable Sparkling Wines, volcanic soil is considered very mineral-rich, with the grapes absorbing volcanic characteristics that produce some of the world’s most flavourful Sparkling Wines. Volcanic…
Can we rely on Gold, Silver, Bronze Medal Badges on Wine Bottles?
Have you ever noticed and more so ever been tempted by, a medal badge on a bottle of wine? From highly commended to gold and trophy level, many bottles globally will contain one or more on the label or as a separate addition and usually at a prominent visual point on the bottle. Are wine badges…
3 Ways to Experience the Harvest with Familia Torres
Before winter sets in, the autumnal season still offers plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures, the perfect kind of weather for excursions and activities in and around the vineyard. The main attraction among them is, of course, the harvest. This year, Familia Torres once again offers the opportunity to experience the Penedès harvest through three…