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Cava Classifications
Cava is the third big name in the Sparkling Wine industry, after Champagne and Prosecco. About 95% of all Cava is produced in the Catalan region of Penedès, west of Barcelona. The village of Sant Sadurní d’Anoia is home to two of the major producers, Codorníu and Freixenet. Its classification is regulated by the Cava D.O.…
Read MoreCalifornia Blooming Cocktail
California Dreaming, California Drinking, California Blooming, introducing an original Glass of Bubbly Cocktail, aimed at capturing the wonderful flavours from the sun-shining, film-making, dream-creating state of California. If you can’t go in person, go in spirit, that’s the motto of the company behind California Gin and to aid its Californian expression we’ve combined it with…
Read MoreWhy Do We Celebrate with Champagne / Bubbles?
21st Birthday party? Podium position at the Grand Prix? Wedding reception? Celebrations, congratulations, success, romance or your own special moment all somehow tend to involve a glass of bubbly no? Most times it is Champagne, though our choice is quite limitless with bubbly wine from English to South African and who can really say no…
Read MoreEnglish Sparkling Wine Classifications
English Sparkling Wine can only be made in the Traditional Method, (the way they make Champagne), if an English Winery wanted to make their Sparkling Wine in the Charmat/Tank Method (the way they make Prosecco) they can’t label themselves as English Sparkling Wine, instead, they must state something different, like Sparkling Wine Made In England.…
Read MoreInterview With A Sommelier – Daniela Shelton
The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers, who help the consumer 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 woman who has helped many people to discover the vast world…
Read MoreIn Spring We Rise Cocktail
The blossoming of the flowers, the buzz of the bees, the awakening of animals from hibernation and more sunlight during the day, this can only mark the beginning of the beautiful season of Spring Time, oh Spring Time. One of the most associated things with Spring is the rise of a wonderful array of flowers,…
Read MoreChampagne Patrick Boivin: Le Clos 667
I recently initiated a discussion in one of my Facebook groups, Champagne Collectors, regarding the preferences towards Clos / Single Vineyards, Vintage and Prestige. Currently (11/01/2023) that survey asking people what they would rather spend more on is Vintage at 55%, Clos / Single Vineyards at 35% and Prestige at 10%. There are also some…
Read MoreInterview With A Sommelier – Giuseppe Lavacca
The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers who help the consumer 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…
Read MoreAbstract Art Cocktail
How does combining a Prosecco with a Gin which was created with the sole purpose of encapsulating Italy and accompanying Fizz sound to you? It sounds like a perfect match for me, and when looking upon some amazing Abstract Art, what could do better, enticing your aroma, palate and sight, all you need now is…
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