Posts Tagged ‘sekt’
Uncorked: 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 MoreSparkling Wines from Europe
Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, Crémant… there’s so many great sparkling wines being produced in Europe and it’s easier than ever to discover them all. The continent has a huge variety of styles, grapes and climates which make for some interesting tastes. The continent has some of the most famous sparkling wine regions in the world and…
Read MoreGerman Sparkling Wine from Weingut im Zwölberich
Hartmut Heintz took over the Zwölberich vineyards from his father Walter in 1985 and pushed the estate’s natural approach towards organic and then biodynamic certification. With just 80 acres (33 hectares) of the fertile Lower Nahe that had been producing wine since 1711, the estate’s renewed dedication to natural production seemed to fit with the…
Read MoreDiscover Sekt Sparkling Wines
Sekt is sparkling wine produced in Germany, Austria, Czech Republic or Slovakia. It’s the most popular wine in Germany, with around five litres consumed per capita each year. Bohemia Sekt Prestige Brut – Czech Republic This multi-award-winning wine is made with the traditional method using Rheinriesling, a grape which gives the wine a rich aroma and spicy acidity, while…
Read MoreTop reasons why you should sell bubbly!
Sparkling wine is more than just a drink, it’s uplifting. It has the power to make you feel instantly better and make an evening much more enjoyable. So why should you sell sparkling wine? Sparkling wine out-performs all other wines on the market and it’s only getting bigger. With the rise of Prosecco, bubbly is more…
Read MoreEnjoy a Glass of Bubbly at German Gymnasium
12th November sees the opening of D&D London’s German Gymnasium, within the newly renovated Grade II listed former gymnasium in King’s Cross. Executive Chef, Bjoern Wassmuth, has created broad-ranging menus featuring some classic Mittel-European dishes as a nod to the site’s German heritage. The dining areas will encompass one of Kings Cross’ largest al fresco…
Read MoreImmich-Anker Sekt
Immich-Anker wine estate is an old family-run estate where wine has been cultivated since 1425. The family’s secrets are passed from father to son and the winery is now run by the 17th generation. The Immich family is one of the oldest winemaking families of the Mosel. The winery is located in a villa in Gothic…
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