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History of Sparkling Wine Production in Portugal
What comes to your mind when you are asked to name a wine from Portugal? I bet that a great part of you will name a Port wine! And you will be right! This wine from the picturesque Douro valley has gained worldwide recognition and there is a great number of reasons why other wine…
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Bartender Made Cocktails – Ceylon 1824
This article is made in collaboration with Rish Wathan, an amazing Bartender in Qatar. The Cocktail that you are about to make is one of Rish Wathan’s Signature Fizz Cocktails, which he makes at Barfly By Buddha Bar in Qatar. Let’s Meet The Bartender! “I am Rish and I have been a bartender for 9…
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Sparkling Wine Vocabulary
I certainly agree that wine is to be enjoyed and we do not always want to engross ourselves too much on the ins and outs of the science behind how it arrived in the glass we are sipping from. There are books written on certain wine regions and even dedicated to wineries which I am…
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Interview With A Sommelier – Yevhen Zinevych
The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers, who help consumers discover their next favourite bottle, understand the different regions and pair a delicious meal with the right Glass of Bubbly. In this article, I speak with a man who has helped many people to discover the vast world of…
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Where The Raven Flies – Metlika
The cooperative of Vinska klet Metlika was first founded over one hundred years ago in Slovenia, on November 14th, 1909, they have a vast history in the country of Slovenia before the release of their first bottle of Sparkling Wine in 2000. Over one hundred years ago on the 14th of November, 1909, the first…
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Why are you Ignoring Portuguese Bubbly?
The country’s traditional-method sparkling wines are an open secret to the locals. Here’s what you need to know to join the party… The fun, fresh, lightly effervescent and highly gulpable Vinho Verde style with which most are familiar is all fine and good. We’ll briefly address it here—and I expect we’ve all shamelessly sloshed back…
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Bartender Made Cocktails – Paradise
This article is made in collaboration with Nikolaos Filippidis, an amazing Bartender in Greece. The Cocktail that you are about to make is one of Nikolaos Filippidis’s Signature Fizz Cocktails, which he makes at Andronis in Greece. Let’s Meet The Bartender! “My name is Nikolaos Filippidis and I come from Kilkis, the city of lights.…
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Canada’s National Dish With Sparkling Wine
Do you feel like a plate of chips covered in gravy and topped with cheese? The Canadians sure do, as Poutine is Canada’s National Dish That’s what we’re exploring today, the delightful flavours of Canada, let’s see how the plate pairs with the glass, combining Cheesy, Gravy Chips with Canadian Sparkling Wine. Le Cep d’Argent…
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How to Pair Sparkling Wine with a Homecooked Meal
Homecooked food is an age-old tradition that is both comforting and delicious, but is often made all the more enjoyable with a refreshing drink on the side. Sparkling wines are a popular choice for pairing with food, and with the right knowledge, you will be able to find the perfect sparkling wine to pair with…
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