Sparkling Wine News
What does Sans Dosage mean?
An important part in the making of sparkling wines globally is the sugar levels. We can today choose from those heavy in sweetness and then also the complete opposite with others being bone dry. From Champagne to Prosecco, we can select our sweetness levels to suit our preferences and requirements. In amongst the descriptions letting…
In wine, what does Vintage mean?
Vintage will certainly seem to be a word associated with age and which can slot alongside the likes of retro, antique or even old fashioned. Yes? Well, if we are using the word generally then yes, I am sure we are all familiar with descriptives such as vintage clothing or vintage cars which usually tells…
The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Awards 2021
The results are in from The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Awards 2021! For two days several judges tasted and evaluated all kinds of bubbly wines in the Champagne Route Bar in London. I spoke to founder Christopher Walkey. Hi Chris, great for taking the time for me! How many entries did you have this…
Campfire Stories and Fizz
The campfire is that all important part of the camping experience, the place that gives a bit of warmth, that cooks the baked beans, that repels the insects or brings about the hearty sing songs. You haven’t really been camping unless you’ve cooked on an open fire (or camping gas stove) many will say and…
What is Methode Cap Classique?
Did you know that some of the world’s finest sparkling wine is produced in South Africa? Alongside Champagne, South African bubbly is globally known and respected as a traditional method wine. South Africa, in 2020, was ranked as eighth in overall volume production of wine producing 4.0% of the world’s wine. So what exactly does…
Glass of Bubbly Awards 2021 Results
The results are in from The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Awards 2021. We would like to thank every wine label that submitted their wines to be judged over two days at the Champagne Route Bar in London. Each wine went through a detailed blind tasting to not only score it points for a medal,…
What Poets Have To Say About Wine
When looking at some of the world-famous Poets out there, quite a few of them have something to say about Wine, about why you should drink it, how to drink it and who it should be drunk with. Here are some of the world’s most famous poets from across the world, I put together an…
What’s the difference between Prosecco & Champagne?
For many there is very little difference between Prosecco and Champagne as ultimately they are both fizzy wines and there to be enjoyed during celebratory occasions, but to those who are in the know then they are worlds apart – Let us discuss the differences so that you will no longer see both Prosecco and…
The Fine Words Of English Poets About Wine
The English Language is one that is filled with wonders, being able to put words on paper or text onto the screen to tell someone a story about something which never existed before you decided it would become real, being able to tell someone how you truly feel about them with a vocabulary as complex…