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Understanding the Flavours Inside the Bottle Before you Pop the Cork
Describing the tastes of traditional- method sparkling wine is always challenging: the bubbles, especially in a very young cuvée, can be quite punchy and aggressive, often masking the true nature of the wine. The best Champagnes and the serious competition nowadays from Oregon to OltrepòPavese, by way of Trento & Franciacorta, need a certain amount…
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Popping the Best: Novice’s Guide to Sparkling Wines for Christmas
Probably, you have heard the popular saying that all Champagnes are sparkling wines but not all sparkling wines are Champagne many times. The debate about them has been there since the inception of the two. They are usually associated with special events and days like Christmas. But the typical concerns are the ideal serving temperature,…
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The Glass of Bubbly Awards 2019 review
We saw another year of increased entries globally as the awards further their awareness and importantly also the understanding of the concept within wineries and distributors looking to communicate their wines better to consumers / buyers. I certainly agree that there seems to be more and more wine awards appearing so it is important that…
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Trophy Winners from The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Awards 2019
Light & Fruity – Fitz Sparkling Wine – Fitz Pink – England A light and easy to drink fruity wine. England’s first pink Charmat method sparkling wine is light bodied and dry. A refreshing and vibrant red berry fruit flavour sparkling wine which is very easy to drink. Meditation – Motzenbäcker – Rosé Brut –…
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Charmat doesn’t always mean Prosecco
In the world of sparkling wines, there are two main methods of production, the traditional method that sees a second fermentation occurring in the bottle and the Charmat method where the fermentation happens within large pressurised stainless-steel tanks. What exactly is Charmat Method? Also known as the ‘tank method’ the Charmat method (patented in 1907…
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Sparkling Rosé Sangria in a Can
I must admit that there is nothing quite like a wine that is poured from a bottle, the whole experience from studying the label, pulling/popping the cork and then pouring either to decant or straight to the glass is part and parcel of enjoying a good wine. Sparkling wines are even more of a bottle…
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Gold Medal Sparkling Wines That You May Have Never Heard of Before
One way to guarantee that you are purchasing a fine bottle of wine is to choose something that the wine judges themselves think is great, by this I mean selecting labels that have received awards / medals. Sometimes the bottle itself will carry proudly its medal badge be it gold, silver, bronze or similar with…
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Guilio Ferrari – Father of Trentodoc
Champagne by some margin is still the sparkling king of the castle for its planted 34,000 hectares under vine; diversity of its terroirs is known intimately by cellarmasters, cooperatives and individual domaines alike. Yet there’s no complacency, as the best Champenois know they have to raise their game faced with serious competition from Northern Italy,…
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Best Wine and Food Pairings for Corporate Events
Any event is a chance for people to gather together and relax. Part of relaxing at any event is having food and drink on hand that everyone can love. Wine is one the world’s most ancient beverages. For centuries, people have been sipping vintages and appreciate the wonderful flavors therein. Those who are planning any…
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