Posts Tagged ‘Sparkling Wines’
Velfrey Vineyard – Rhosyn
Velfrey started back in 2016, fairly new to the world of wine, especially in Wales, as the first Welsh Vineyards started popping back up around the 1960s, I say ‘back up’ because it’s believed that the first vines ever planted in Wales were by Suetonius Paulinus, a Roman governor at the time, in AD 75…
Read MoreWhy Is My Wine Sparkling?
In my, largely mis-spent youth, I was aware of Sparkling Wine, which was another way of saying Champagne – as far as I knew, the only type of alcoholic fizz. I won’t re-iterate words I’ve said before, except to say that this is largely because of the superb PR job the Champagne officials have done…
Read MoreDouloufakis Winery
Crete is one of my favourite destinations. I love the people, the food, the wine, the diversity of the landscape, the beaches, the ancient monuments. There are just so many things to see and do, it’s never enough when I’m there. Just before the Christmas holidays, I decided to allow myself a long weekend to…
Read MoreRomanian Wine
Imagine having 6,000 years of Winemaking behind you, well, Romania doesn’t have to, they are one of the oldest Winemaking and Viticulture countries in the world. Having had a chance to visit the country, some of wine regions and wineries, along with tasting over 100 different labels of stills and sparkling, it doesn’t disappoint with…
Read MoreCan Wine Breathe?
We all know the situation as avid wine lovers that now and then you go for a gourmet dinner just to have the excuse to order some great wine. These are the moments you celebrate the good life, especially the good wine life. As you have chosen the courses as well as the accompanying wine,…
Read MoreSparkling Wine Importing Countries Top 10 – Q1 2023
As part of our continuing series of articles for glassofbubbly.com, focused on the international trade of sparkling wines, OENsights.com (pronounced exactly like ‘insights) has prepared an overview of the key Sparkling Wine International Trade trends, during the first quarter of 2023. This time we’re taking a glimpse at the global wine imports figures – as…
Read MoreBorn From Fire: What’s So Special About Volcanic Sparkling Wine?
What is unique about sparkling wine made from volcanic vines? Wine buyer Ben Franks explains why these fire-born fizz producers are some of the finest he’s ever tried. Over the years I have built a career on knowing the weird and wonderful wines of the world that we don’t get to try enough of here…
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 MorePink Iceberg Fizz Cocktail
Is it just me, or does Vodka from the country of Iceland sound exciting to drink, in this Fizz Cocktail article, I use Iceland Vodka and Slovenian Sparkling Wine to create a unique Pink Iceberg Cocktail. The Sparkling Wine Vina Pulec – Penina Pulec – Tasting Notes Aroma 👃 “A fresh air expression of green…
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