Sparkling Wine News
VENTIVENTI
VENTIVENTI 2020 is what I see as (no pun intended) perfect vision in the sparkling wine world – A fine standard, a fine selection and combining both history and innovation. Let us take a look at the Italian winery of VENTIVENTI: “The heritage of tradition, the power of innovation, the respect for nature.” The Philosophy…
Can I Grow Grapes in my Garden?
Yes! Though we might think of grapevines, and especially the activity of grape harvesting, coming from warmer countries and famous wine regions like Champagne / Prosecco / Cava, it is actually not uncommon to see them here in England too. Whether you are after that photogenic climbing vine that offers the perfect shade for summer…
Welcome In The New Year With These Amazing Sparkling Wines
With Christmas sadly behind us, it’s time to get ready for the New Year celebrations, whether you’re spending it with close family or with lots of friends, you’ll need to bring some fizz! So let’s dive into the world of bubbly and find the perfect bottle to enjoy when the clock strikes twelve. How about…
Winter Warmer Sparkling Wines 2021
What sets the Champagne & Sparkling Wine Awards from Glass of Bubbly apart from any other dedicated fizz awards is that we have unique categories in which wines can win medals and trophies within – Here today I wish to take a look at the ‘Winter Warmer’ category from the 2021 Awards. When judges are…
Christmas Crackers
Christmas crackers have been festively snapping since the Victorian time and what Christmas day table would be complete without a cracker to kick things off! “Tom Smith created the first Christmas cracker. He was a London-based confectioner who was inspired by the paper-wrapped sugared almonds he saw in France. Tom Smith invented a sweet-filled wrapper…
Ferrari Trento F1® Podium Jeroboams, Signed by Grand Prix Winners, to be Auctioned for Charity
`The Official Toast of Formula 1® announces that the initiative kicks off with five signed bottles from the 2021 season, before continuing in 2022 Formula 1® fans are now able to bid on a once-in-a-lifetime piece of racing history, as Ferrari Trento makes five of its signature F1® Podium Jeroboams, from five 2021 Grands Prix, available…
Festive Fizz: 5 Amazing Sparkling Wines for Christmas
As if we need any excuse to open a bottle of bubbly, but as Christmas approaches us at lightening speed we will have even more reasons to pick up a glass of bubbly and taste the fizzy delights. Christmas time is the busiest time globally for sparkling wine sales thanks to the many festive get…
Does Prosecco have any Health Benefits?
If you enjoy a drop of Prosecco and do so in moderation, then I am sure its wonderful aromas and flavours will give you all the benefits you require! Though, does drinking Prosecco actually have any health benefits over and above what it tastes like and how it makes you feel? Surprisingly, there are already…
What To Drink On Elf Day?
It’s going to be a busy month for Santa’s little helpers, so before they get into the brunt of their work, let’s sit down and enjoy a glass of bubbly with them. Today, the 3rd of December 2021 is Elf Day, it was created by the Alzheimer’s Society with the aim to get everyone into…