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10 Things You Might Not Know About Sekt
Sekt is the translation in German for ‘sparkling wine’. Sekt is the name used for German and Austrian sparkling wines. 1. Sekt is usually sweeter and lower in alcohol than Champagne. 2. Most Sekt is produced using the Charmat method, like Prosecco, but it can also be made in the traditional method. 3. Sekt has…
Read MoreWhat’s The Best Glass To Serve Champagne In?
You – A glass of Champagne please. Bartender – Of course, what glass would you like? That’s not likely going to be a question you will ever be faced with, the most awkward question is going to be more like: But if you decide to host a fancy dinner party, or just want to get…
Read MoreSea Breeze Sparkling Wine
Sun, Sea and Sand, a perfect combination, but for some reason I’ve always felt that it’s been missing something, a fizzy drink maybe? Sun, Sea, Sand and Sparkling Wine, the new perfect combination. The Sea Breeze category is very popular and well liked among the Glass of Bubbly Judges, with it even being a favourite…
Read MoreWhat causes the bubbles in Champagne?
Champagne for many of us is all about the fizz, the pop, the effervescence or quite simply the bubbles! What sets Champagne and many other sparkling wines apart is, of course, the lively character thanks to the appearance of the bubbles – I am sure you are familiar with letting Champagne go flat and how…
Read MoreHow Traditional Method Sparkling Wine Is Made
Traditional Method, sometimes referred to as the Méthode Champenoise, is famously used to create Champagne in the Champagne region of France, but it isn’t exclusively used there. You don’t have to be in Champagne to use the Traditional Method, as Sparkling Wines in France, outside the Champagne region use this method, even Spain uses this…
Read MoreA Glass of Bubbly Picnic
The weather is right, the weekend is never too far away and the fizz is chilled, it’s time to enjoy a Glass of Bubbly with your next picnic. Whether you are going out with your family or your loved one, sharing a special few hours together is something you should never turn down, and here…
Read MoreWhat is Charmat Method?
You may have heard of the Charmat Method before, but do you really know what it is or how it’s done? The Charmat Method is widely associated with Prosecco, but it isn’t just Italy that uses this method, it is also used in countries like Germany and America. What is the Charmat Method? It is…
Read MoreWhat Is Spumante?
When you think about Sparkling Wine from countries like Italy, Spain and France, you think of Prosecco, Cava and Champagne, but there are more Sparkling Wines to explore in these countries, rather than just from these regions, for this article I am going to focus on Spumante from Italy. What is Spumante? Spumante is a…
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