Posts Tagged ‘South African Sparkling Wine’
South African Wine
South Africa’s first Vineyard was planted in Cape Town in 1655 and in 1659 on the 2nd of February, the first bottle of Wine was made, with these grapes. The first Vineyard was planted by the first Governor of Cape, Jan van Riebeeck, along with help from his fellow Dutch settlers. With over 1.13 billion…
Read MoreFounder Of Krone Cap Classique – Interview With Abigail Rands
Located on a 300-year-old Twee Jonge Gezellen estate which was purchased by the Rands family in 2012, siblings Svend and Abigail Rands have brought the farm back to life, founding what is now known as, Krone Cap Classique – Vintage only South African Sparkling Wine. In this interview feature on Glass of Bubbly we briefly…
Read MoreInterview With A Sommelier – Jean-Louis Naveilhan
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 feature, I speak with a man from, England, who has helped many people to discover the…
Read MoreThe Bubbling Elegance of South African Méthode Cap Classique
A Journey Through Its Key Regions. South Africa, a land of breathtaking landscapes and diverse terroirs, has firmly established itself on the global wine map. While the country is renowned for its bold reds and elegant whites, one category that has been quietly stealing the spotlight is Méthode Cap Classique (MCC). MCC is South Africa’s…
Read MoreThe Perfect Sparkling Wines For An Open House
When visiting an open house, the retailer or estate agent’s aim is to portray the property in the perfect light, to convince the buyer that the house in which they are standing, is to become their new dream home. Sometimes, just like a show home, the property is well furnished, looks pristine and entices you…
Read MoreUncorked: 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 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 MorePick of the Best – Oliver vs Christopher – Brut Nature
This is the second article in the Pick of the Best series, we’ve both picked one bottle of award winning Sparkling Wine that we’ve very much enjoyed and we’ll showcase it to each other, this time we’ve both chosen a Brut Nature Sparkling Wine and we’ll see if we can be persuaded by the other…
Read MoreThe World’s Best Beaches To Enjoy A Glass of Sparkling Wine
We’re in the Summer season now and people are already heading down to the seaside here in the UK. Thousands of flights will be departing for tropical-style countries containing some of the most luxurious beaches in the world. The glistening sand which will somehow magically stay with you long after your journey to the beach,…
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