Sparkling Wine News
Interview With The CEO Of Ridgeview Wine Estate
There is no denying that English Sparkling Wine is on the rise, becoming an undeniable contender to Champagne, and although it still has some way to go in convincing the rest of the world, to the English, it’s becoming a fan favourite and a go-to Glass of Bubbly, its quality is improving with each year…
Aprilis Sparkling Rosé 2021: A Bubbly Rosé Stunning As The Spring Itself
How privately owned vineyards and modern winemaking can create nice sparkling wines with an exceptional quality-to-price ratio. Based in Raxa, Trikala (Greece), Tsilili Winery has embarked on a new era, already making a mark in the world of sparkling wines, sometimes more successful (as seen in the Bianconerro wines). Aprilis, the name of the second…
Sons of a Lesser God: Sparkling Wines from Almost Unknown Native Grapes – Falanghina
Let’s move to the beautiful region of Campania to discover the special sparkling wines from the Falanghina grape! Falanghina wines are pretty nice and have a good aging potential: the name of the grape probably derives from Latin Phalanx, because the vines were supported by poles called “’phalanges’. Falanghina was re-evaluated after the phylloxera pest…
Interview With A Sommelier – Yiğit Ayberk
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…
Interview With A Sommelier – Margarita Korenyeva
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…
Sparkling Sake with Naoki Toyota
“In the world of Bubbles, the brain tends to think special, celebratory, expensive and of course deliciously hedonistic….. well my brain does.” Naoki Toyota and Marie Cheong-Thong at The AWA sake company Since Benedictine monk Dom Pérignon of Hautvillers, in the 17th Century ‘discovered’ his extraordinary find (besides his other work on blending, Blanc de…
Vineyard Manager and Winemaker – The Life of Rachel Lipman
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 Industry Interviews will help you uncover the vast…
Interview With A Sommelier – Kate Puhachova
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…
What’s Bubbly’ing Away at Cava DO?
What’s Cava exactly? Well, it’s Spain’s very own, globally famous, sparkling wine that sells (2022) approximately 250 million bottles a year with the UK importing around 17 million of them! Made in very much the same way as that of Champagne, Cava production method is called mètode tradicional with the three main grapes used being…