Glass of Bubbly
The ‘S’ Factor – Unearthing the Classic Sparkling Wines of Austria
Soft. Sensuous. Seductive. Sultry. Sumptuous. Satisfying. Sublime. Suggestive. Sekt! And Austrian Sekt is one of the most unique and distinctive of all wines. Austrian sparkling wine producers work to a precise trilogy which classifies the quality of all the Sekt they produce. The first level is known as “Klassik”. It involves strict controls on the…
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Who is the Top Vine Pruner in Britain’s Vineyards?
Vine pruning competition taking place today at Hush Heath Vineyard, Kent Vineyard teams from top South East vineyards competing for trophy It’s secateurs at the ready as viticulturists battle it out in first ever vine pruning competition in a British vineyard. As British vineyards increase in size and number, looking after their wellbeing is ever…
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Discover New Fizz at the Glass of Bubbly Show – 2nd April 2019
We have a great selection of Champagne and Sparkling Wine from around the world, including Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Argentina, New Zealand, USA as well as France, England, Italy and Spain. We hope you discover something new! Places are limited for Masterclasses on the day, to register please email [email protected] 10:30 – 11:00: Vintage styles from the estate of…
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A Sparkling Tour on the Rolling Hills of Valdobbiadene
I visited Valdobbiadene many times and each time I arrive there I am entranced by the 16,000 acres vineyard on those rolling hills that kiss the sky. A sometimes difficult till heroic viticulture with declivity also at 70% of Rive area. And people proud of their terroir. When I entered the Ciodet wine estate, in…
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Aspro a New Rosé Sangiovese Sparkling Wine
A street boarded of trees brings visitors to the wonderful old villa, Palazzona di Maggio, which gives the name to the wine estate in Ozzano Emilia, province of Bologna in the middle of Emilia Romagna, northern Italy. Antonella and Alberto Perdisa are the typical Emilian people, smiling and ready to offer you something to drink…
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Annie’s 30th Year: 3 Million Cuts – A Thought in Every One
There are very few vineyards in the world that have only ever been pruned by just one person and Annie Lindo is one of those select few. Annie has finished pruning her Annie’s vineyard’s 5000 vines at Camel Valley for the 30th year – 150,000 vines pruned over 30 years. Each vine will have had…
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Champagne Lanson Rosé
Rose Label Brut Rosé NV was one of the first rosé Champagnes created and remains one of the UK’s favourite rosé Champagnes. With only 8g/l dosage, produced from 100 Crus, this delicate pale salmon-coloured rose Champagne, with the careful addition of a small amount of Bouzy Rouge, has a bouquet composed of floral and soft…
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Upheaval in Cava Land – Another Breakaway from the D.O.
The Spanish CAVA denomination of origin has been in existence for more than thirty years, although the term, CAVA, has been used since 1972. During these decades, the number of recognized producers has increased from less than 90 to over 250 in the year 2000. However, at this time there are 215 registered cava producers,…
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Champagne Castelnau Strengthens Contemporary Art Associations
In line with its own modern art-inspired labels, Champagne Castelnau is strengthening its associations with the contemporary art world. On Tuesday evening, 29th January, Champagne Castelnau supported a reception at the Whitechapel Gallery in London for 200 artists and art world luminaries, attended by British actor Tamsin Greig, Whitechapel Gallery Director Iwona Blazwick and leading…
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