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A visit to Slovenian Sparkling Wine Carga since 1767
I simply love visiting wineries across the world that have previously won a medal or trophy at The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly awards so it was a real pleasure to pop in to see Čarga | Since 1767 and taste on site their gold winning (Meditation) Donna Regina Extra Brut 2009. The winery is located in…
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Is Cava about to hit the fast lane?
There is so much choice out there in the world of sparkling wines that at times it can become mind boggling so just how does any country, wine region or wine label stand out from the crowd and develop itself a market in the UK? I want to take a look at Cava and if they…
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A visit to Slovenian Sparkling Wine Medot
My last few months of travels have taken me to many famous sparkling wine regions including the favourites of Champagne and Prosecco both of which give us bubbly lovers some of the best flavours in the world of fine wines. One recent visit was a first for me though and kindly arranged by Marin Berovic…
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Pairing Prosecco DOC with fine foods by Head Chef Danilo Cortellini
Though Prosecco has had a very good time of recent years with increasing sales and fans across the world, it has also taken on the tag of being the cheaper sparkling wine alternative especially against the likes of Champagne. I do not really want to compare the two, but for consumers it is still very…
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Billecart-Salmon Masterclass with Bicentenary Cuvée & Le Clos St Hilaire
“Always subtle wines from Billecart-Salmon, tightness consistent, enjoyable flavours and everyone of them fit for a special occasion and fine food pairing.” My thoughts towards Champagne Billecart-Salmon and even more so following the recent masterclass in London offered by the brand for a select few industry writers – We were also welcoming two new labels…
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Raventós i Blanc – Why we didn’t accept the invitation to join Corpinnat
At the beginning of the year, two winemakers who represent two of the founding wineries of Corpinnat, and in the name of said association, invited Raventós i Blanc to become a founding member. Raventós i Blanc is a winery that sets a benchmark in the creation of sparkling wine in Spain and is a point…
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Great Interest for Award Winning Sparkling Wines by Wine Pleasures at London Glass of Bubbly Event
Organisers of two annual sparkling wine competitions, Wine Pleasures took a selection of the 50 Great Sparkling Wines of the World and a sample of some of the 50 Great Cavas from Spain (the only competition exclusively for Cava) to the London trade and media at the Glass of Bubbly Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting &…
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Golden Luxury offered in Gin and Vodka from Ivana Ciabatti
Many will marvel at the variation of aromas and flavours that sparkling wines from across the globe can offer us, from the steep hills of the Cartizze region of Prosecco to the cooler climate of Ontario from Canada. A big favourite for many bars and customers across the globe is the subject of fizzy cocktails from the…
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Seven Kent Wineries Join Forces to Launch The Wine Garden of England
Seven Kent wineries: Biddenden Vineyards, Chapel Down, Domaine Evremond, Gusbourne, Hush Heath Estate, Simpsons Wine Estate and Squerryes, have joined forces to form The Wine Garden of England – a new partnership to champion and develop the county’s wine tourism offering. The Wine Garden of England represents the diversity of top quality producers and wineries…
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