Sparkling Wine News
Stefania & Christopher Episode 5: Franciacorta
The lake breeze blowing, the leaves rustling, the alternation of dark and light colors. Wineries hidden by soft lights release vivacious bubbles to gladden hearts: welcome to Franciacorta! If you are seeking an Italian fizz to brighten your mood, then Franciacorta would satisfy your highest expectations: sparkling like diamonds, charismatic and lively will dazzle you…
What The World Has To Say About Sparkling Wine
Quoting a Proverb can be like reciting poetry, especially when dealing with the fine Art of Wine and Fizz. But what is a Proverb, do you know? If you don’t, then here is the definition – ‘a short, well-known pithy saying, stating a general truth or piece of advice.’ I’ve found some beautifully written proverbs…
10 Fun Facts about Prosecco
For many of us, when we hear of bubbles in our wine glass, the word Prosecco comes to mind. It’s the most popular sparkling wine in volume of sales in the UK even out selling Champagne. One of Italy’s most famous creations and with a worldwide fan base, Prosecco is in fact quite a bit…
What is Methode Charmat?
There are many ways in which wines are made that deliver varied styles and results. From generation to generation, throughout the world, wine production has evolved and improved yet basic practises have usually remained in order to produce both still and sparkling wines. One such way is called the methode Charmat or Charmat method, better…
5 Sparkling Wines from the Okanagan Region
Whenever the topic of good sparkling wines comes up, most people naturally think of places like California, France or even South Africa. However, one place that is becoming fairly well-known in the North American and the international market is the Okanagan region of British Columbia, Canada. There is no doubt that Canada is one of…
Fox & Fox Produces Own-Label English Sparkling Wine for Paxton & Whitfield
East Sussex’s award-winning, boutique vineyard Fox & Fox has produced a special own-label English Sparkling Wine for Royal Warrant holders Paxton & Whitfield – the first English wine to be launched by the 200-year-old British cheesemonger. The English Sparkling Wine (£35.00/75cl) is available online from www.paxtonandwhitfield.co.uk and from its three stores in Jermyn Street, London,…
Sparkling Wine Grape – Grüner Veltliner
How do you pronounce Grüner Veltliner? Grewn er – Velt lin er Where is Grüner Veltliner grown? The grape is synonymous with Austria where up to a third of the vines grown in the country are this variety. You will also see harvests in Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic along with countries further afield such…
Slovenian No.1’s
We all strive to be the very best, the finest and most accomplished, to be No.1, whether it be in business, sports, or family, but sometimes we just fall short of being the very best and end up being one of the best, gaining that silver medal to take home rather than the gold, but…
Meditate With A Meditation Sparkling Wine
Do you ever feel like you need to take a moment out of your day and just find some peace of mind, to meditate, to clear all the negative energy you’re holding, well if you’re in that mindset right now, then here are a few ways you can do it. Zen Meditation This Meditation is…