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The Revival of Oltrepò Pavese Sparkling Wines

By Katarina Andersson / 28th September 2023

When visiting the Italian wine region Oltrepò Pavese, you can really feel the winds of history blow around you. It is an area where viticulture and winemaking dates to ancient times and many even consider it one of the most suitable areas in Italy for grape growing and winemaking. It is one of the most…

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The Bubbling Elegance of South African Méthode Cap Classique

By Gerhard Perold & Michelle Cheyne / 27th September 2023

A Journey Through Its Key Regions. South Africa, a land of breathtaking landscapes and diverse terroirs, has firmly established itself on the global wine map. While the country is renowned for its bold reds and elegant whites, one category that has been quietly stealing the spotlight is Méthode Cap Classique (MCC). MCC is South Africa’s…

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Interview With A Sommelier – Carlo Pecoraro

By Oliver Walkey / 27th 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…

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Interview With A Sommelier – Marco Di Gregorio

By Oliver Walkey / 26th 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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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