Sparkling Wine News
Prosecco Sales Expected to Increase Even Further
It seems the Prosecco craze isn’t about to die down anytime soon, with sales expected to rise over the coming years. Imports of all sparkling wines, including Champagne, Prosecco and Cava, are estimated to rise 18.8% by 2020, according to the Financial Times. That would be an increase from 12.8 million cases a year to…
Ferrari… Sexy, Stylish, Luxury & Not a Red Sports Car in Sight
Ferrari… Sexy, stylish, luxury and not a red sports car in sight yet still a strong and realised dream, an evolution and a tradition in a superb glass of bubbly. It’s sparkling wine from Italy and it is not Prosecco and neither does Franciacorta feature, but headlining its way internationally is the small and growing…
I Love Diversity, that’s why I Love Cava
The diversity within the DO Cava is both a blessing and a curse and many people working with Cava would agree on this. I choose to see the positive side. So what is actually so great about it? Well let me explain… The biggest reason for the great diversity among Cava is the fact that…
English Sparkling Wine to be Served on British Airways
British Airways is set to serve an English sparkling wine for the first time with Bolney Wine Estate Blanc de Blancs 2013 as it’s guest sparkling wine in First Class for six months. The full-bodied vintage Chardonnay will pair well with the food on offer: Loch Fyne Kinglas smoked salmon with tartar sauce, watercress panna…
Sparkling Wines of Portugal
Espumante is not only produced in the northern wet region of Vinho Verde, but also throughout Portugal all the way to the southern region of the Alentejo, known for its extreme temperatures and arid climate. Bairrada is the oldest espumante-making region and has a good reputation. In Távora-Varosa, south of the Douro, you’ll discover Terras de Cister,…
Feeling Fess-tive
Fess Parker, was an American film and television actor best known for his portrayals of Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone. After his acting career Parker devoted his life to his winery, Fess Parker Family Winery and Vineyards in Los Olivos, California. I recently visited the winery and The Bubble Shack to experience their newest addition,…
English Sparkling Wine… Then, Now and Beyond
England. The country where we put the kettle on in a crisis, the changing of the guard, where full English breakfast is enjoyed, disappointing World Cup performances suffered, wonderful rolling countryside, fish and chips, Morris dancing and just tucked in behind them all, a growing gem that is English Sparkling Wine. Christopher Walkey explores the…
Step by Step Guide to Serving a Glass of Bubbly
You want to make sure you and your guests get the most out of that nice bubbly you bought, so here’s how to serve like a pro. Step 1 – Make sure the bottle has been sufficiently chilled – approximately 2 hours in the fridge or 20 minutes in an ice bucket. Step 2 –…
Sekt Sparkling Wine from Austria
Sekt tends to be known as sparkling wine made in Germany, but there is also fantastic Sekt being made just below, in Austria. Austria is a beautiful country, home to the architectural and cultural hub of Vienna. Their Sekt has its own unique personality, different even from their German cousins. The tradition of winemaking in…