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Where to buy Sustainable Prosecco Wines

By Christopher Walkey / 20th May 2025

An incredible total of 122.2 million bottles of Prosecco DOC were exported to the UK (2021) – This brings in great competition amongst the Prosecco producers and for the consumers, a great choice to select from! Alongside Champagne, Prosecco sales in the UK remain highly popular (alongside the USA), nearly every wine merchant, off licence…

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From Tears to Bubbles: A Deep Dive into Fine Wine Investing

By Andrew Lofthouse DipWSET / 20th May 2025

There are few documented and transparent resources on fine wine investing available in the mainstream to date. Having been an investment professional for over 20 years alongside a fine wine investor and portfolio manager in the past, too, I am looking to change that. This article is going to begin to answer questions around how…

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From Vine to Glass: Exploring the Art of Sparkling Wine Pairings with Exotic Flavors

By Glass of Bubbly Content / 20th May 2025

There’s something inherently celebratory about the effervescence of sparkling wine. It’s the drink we reach for when toasting success, welcoming guests, or simply savoring life’s little luxuries. But what happens when we push the boundaries of traditional pairings and invite bold, tropical flavors into the conversation? It all began one summer evening when I attended…

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The Art of Pairing: Elevating Sparkling Wine Experiences with Modern Lifestyle Trends

By Glass of Bubbly Content / 19th May 2025

In today’s fast-paced world, finding moments of relaxation and enjoyment has become increasingly important for maintaining balance in our lives. Two industries that have long celebrated the art of relaxation and sensory appreciation are the premium smoking accessories market and the world of fine sparkling wines. While these may seem like disparate realms at first…

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Nutbourne Vineyards – Interview With Gregory Gladwin

By Oliver Walkey / 16th May 2025

There is no denying that English Sparkling Wine is on the rise, becoming an undeniable contender to Traditional Method Sparkling around the world. To the English, it’s becoming a fan favourite and a go-to Glass of Bubbly, its quality is improving year on year and thanks to innovators and those willing to follow their dreams,…

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Domaine Hugo

By Oliver Walkey / 14th May 2025

“The vineyard is part of an organic mixed farm which has been in the family for five generations. I gained a lot of my wine making knowledge first from Paul Old, when he and I set up Les Clos Perdus, and more recently from Daniel Ham. Myself and Daniel are always challenging every aspect of…

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Has Trump derailed the Fine Wine Investing World?

By Andrew Lofthouse DipWSET / 14th May 2025

As a financial professional of over 20 years and a fine wine investor and advisor, I was keen to look at the impact that President Donald Trump has potentially had on the fine wine investment world, given his recent global tariffs. I therefore decided to speak to three leading CEO who are running large assets…

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The Search For The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly – The Glass of Bubbly Awards 2025

By Oliver Walkey / 12th May 2025

In just a few months time, international wine judges will gather together in London with one common goal, to discover The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly for 2025. We’ll see entries sent in from all over the world, both new and old, traditional, charmat and unique, canned and bottled, with and without alcohol, any bubbly…

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Carr Taylor Rosé 2019

By Oliver Walkey / 12th May 2025

David and Linda Carr Taylor planted their vineyard in 1971, on 21 acres of land that David had purchased in 1969, which surrounded his family home in the East Sussex countryside. They planted varieties such as Reichensteiner, Gutenborner, Müller-Thurgau, Dornfelder and the classic Champagne varieties, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. During the generous summer…

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