Search Results: champagne

The Sparkling Erbaluce Wines From Piedmont

By Anne-Wies van Oosten, DipWSET / 26th September 2023

When you think of the wines of Piedmont, you probably think of Barolo, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto. And for sparkling wines perhaps Moscato? However… did you know delicious wines are made from the grape ERBALUCE in the north of the region? Erbaluce is a white grape variety, mainly grown in the Piedmont region of…

Read More

Interview With A Sommelier – Marcus Loren Matthews

By Oliver Walkey / 25th September 2023

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…

Read More

The Ealing Penelope Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 22nd September 2023

The Ealing Penelope Cocktail was created to deliver a taste of sophisticated class and gift you a touch of that dancing fever, to break down your inner walls and free you up to enjoy the moment. With the help from Champagne Morel and Ealing Gin, I think it’s safe to say we’ve achieved that goal,…

Read More

How To Read Portuguese Sparkling Wine Labels?

By Ilona Akulova / 21st September 2023

When you have a bottle of Champagne, Cava or Franciacorta you are expecting sparkling wine made with the traditional method with second fermentation in the bottle. When you look for a bottle of sparkling wine from Portugal, here called Espumante, it is not so straightforward. It is a long term discussion that exists, but the…

Read More

Interview With A Sommelier – Daniele Palomba

By Oliver Walkey / 20th September 2023

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…

Read More

Interview With A Sommelier – Marco Alessandro Felicissimo

By Oliver Walkey / 19th September 2023

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…

Read More

Interview With A Sommelier – Leonardo Barlondi

By Oliver Walkey / 18th September 2023

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…

Read More

Interview With A Winemaker – Will Perkins

By Oliver Walkey / 15th September 2023

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…

Read More
Maximilain Riedel English Sparkling Glasses

Riedel Launches New Glass Designed for English Sparkling Wine

By Christopher Walkey / 15th September 2023

Behind every sip of English Sparkling Wine is a long and rigorous process from soil to glass. Glassware experts Riedel, known for grape-varietal specific stemware, understand the precision in wine-making and replicate this in the production of glassware, most recently the English Sparkling Wine glass. There is a myth amongst consumers that sparkling wine is…

Read More