Posts Tagged ‘Cava’
Uncorked: Differentiating Sparkling Wines of the World
Pop, fizz, clink! You have a celebration approaching, and you need a bottle of bubbles to celebrate. But what wine should you buy? And when you are in the store staring at the array of wines on the shelves, what is the difference between the many types of sparkling wine? Here is your guide to…
Read MoreBartender Made Cocktails – Eau de Vie
This article is made in collaboration with Petru Stratan, an amazing Bartender in Ireland. The Cocktail that you are about to make is one of Petru Stratan’s Signature Fizz Cocktails, which he makes at Clayton Hotel in Ireland. Let’s Meet The Bartender “My name is Petru Stratan I am a head bartender in a Clayton…
Read MoreWhat Are The Sparkling Wine Classifications?
Each country has its own classifications for its Sparkling Wines, for example, France has the Champagne Region and in that region, you’ll find the likes of Grand Cru and Premier Cru, but what do they mean? In the Prosecco Region in Italy, you’ll find DOC and DOCG, do you know what that really tells you?…
Read MoreWhere Can You Buy Sparkling Wine?
For many people, Champagne and Prosecco are the only two Sparkling Wines on the market, constantly fighting for that first place position, the reason is, when it comes to the marketing budget of each, the rest of the world doesn’t really compare. Some will be aware of Cava, (Sparkling Wine from Spain) but after their…
Read MoreThe Art Of A Wine Label
With the thousands of Sparkling Wines that I’ve tasted over the years, I’ve come across hundreds of different kinds of labels, all with their own story to tell. From different colours, fonts and sizes, young and old, vibrant and dark, from the animals, landmarks, towns, villages, and maps of the vineyard in which the grapes…
Read MoreThe Perfect Sparkling Wines To Enjoy On Your Holidays
A holiday can be the highlight of the year for some people, saving up to travel to an exotic faraway land or just travelling across your country to the seaside or mountain slopes. Anywhere in the world can be your next destination, it’s fun going into a travel agent and picking up a couple of…
Read MoreBlind Tasting – Can You Taste The Difference?
Can you tell the difference between the flavours of Champagne compared to Prosecco? What about between Cava and Prosecco, Champagne and German Sparkling Wine or Cava and Champagne? There are certain flavours and aromas you can look out for if you are tasting blind, but if you’re just interested in the different experiences between each…
Read MorePairing Two Spanish Greats, Cava with Paella
Two great creations from Spain are about to grace us with their presence, the Spanish drink known as Cava and the Spanish dish known as Paella. Spain is one of those magical countries, with a lot to explore, the culture, sights, food, wine and so much more, so whether you’re feeling homesick or just wanting…
Read MoreA Spanish Sparkling Wine with over 600 Years of History – Llopart
The production of wine has a long and sometimes mysterious history with its birthplace somewhat debated though, Georgia from c. 6000 BC is referenced as being the first recorded location for the practice of turning grapes into wine! History of Cava / Spanish Sparkling Wine “The roots of the Cava industry can be traced back…
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