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English Sparkling Wine Tourism – Don’t Miss Out!
Wine tourism is a global industry that is crucial to the financial success of many of the wine regions of the world. England’s Sparkling wine industry is no exception. Wine tourism in England is still in its infancy, but with new entrants and more facilities being added every year this is an exciting time for…
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Interview With James Snowden – Winemaker at Balfour Winery
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…
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Portuguese Sparkling Wine Insight
Portugal maybe is not the first country you imagine thinking about a glass of bubbles, but it is definitely an option to take a closer look. Even if in terms of quantity Portugal enters as “other countries” in OIV statistic, in terms of quality it worth to be discovered. Sparkling wine in Portugal is called…
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Sons of a Lesser God – Sparkling Wines from Almost Unknown Native Grapes: Pigato
Are you a fan of pretty unknown sparkling wines? This is for you! In the west part of Liguria, an Italian region close to France, pigato grape is very popular for making sparkling wines. Pigato is a white variety with a lot of features that remind you of vermentino; genetic studies include in the same…
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Interview With A Winemaker – Jurgen Meyer
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…
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Gruet Winery & Tasting Room
I was eight years old traveling west on Route 66 with my parents on a summer road trip to the New Mexican Cimarron desert, exploring geologic formations that made this part of the United States. I’d sit in the rear seat thinking of observational games to keep my mind occupied, watching swift Roadrunner birds (made…
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Exploring Canadian Sparkling Wine
Discovering Canadian Sparkling Wine doesn’t have to be tricky, it’s not as accessible as the big-name Champagnes or Proseccos, but with the country making strides in the industry, it’s certainly worth exploring what this country has to offer. The story of Canadian Wine production started back in the mid-1800s, a later bloomer compared to other…
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English Sparkling Wine Classifications
English Sparkling Wine can only be made in the Traditional Method, (the way they make Champagne), if an English Winery wanted to make their Sparkling Wine in the Charmat/Tank Method (the way they make Prosecco) they can’t label themselves as English Sparkling Wine, instead, they must state something different, like Sparkling Wine Made In England.…
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English Sparkling Wine Food Pairings
Enogastronomy = The Art Of Knowing How To Pair Wine With Food Making the connection between wine and food has for a long time been just a passion of wine and food lovers, but in recent years this art, or skill, for pairing wine with food has grown exponentially. Enogastronomy gained its popularity thanks to…
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