Sparkling Wine News
Interview With A Winemaker – Matt Standing
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 wines of Israel
Conversing about sparkling wine production should be in the context of general specifics of Israeli winemaking, which, in turn, is a reflection of the general character of the country, its advantages and limitations. Sometimes contradictory pairs are formed, such as a combination of well-known Israeli pragmatism with the imagination inherent in Israelis, which is quite…
Interview With A Sommelier – Sreejith Menon
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 man who has helped many people to discover the vast world…
Botanic: A Unique Sparkling Retsina!
Retsina is a famous wine style coming from Greece, where pine resin gets added to the wine so more herbaceous aromas can develop. One innovative winery took this old traditional method a step further. A coincidental twist of fate led to the production of a sparkling Retsina, the very first in Greece, and therefore in…
Interview With A Sommelier – Alessandra Rodrigues
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…
Mawby Vineyards and Winery: The Fun Side of Serious Sparkling Wine
Welcome to the bubbly world of MAWBY Vineyards and Winery, where seriously great sparkling wines meet seriously fun times. In a recent chat, co-owner Mike Laing delved into the essence of this 50-year-old gem. He explained the delightful world of MAWBYness—where every sip is an invitation to join the seriously fun side of sparkling wine….
‘Near Perfect Year’ for Wine – WineGB Releases Report on Britain’s 2023 Harvest
WineGB is celebrating what they believe will be Great Britain’s largest-ever grape harvest. In the industry’s post-harvest report – ‘2023 Harvest Report – the big one’ – this ‘miracle’ harvest is set to produce an estimated 20-22m bottle production. Other key statistics: The harvest is 50% bigger than Britain’s previous record year in 2018. The…
Positive Results in 2023 for Prosecco DOC
Overall, the results recorded by the Consortium for the Protection of Prosecco DOC in 2023 are encouraging, despite a rather complicated scenario. The milestone of 612 million bottles has already been surpassed, with production expected to settle just below the previous year’s volume by the end of the year but with a significant increase in…
Interview With A Sommelier – Olivier Gasselin
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 man who has helped many people to discover the vast world…