Christopher Walkey
Cooperative Wine Cellar Slovenia – Hiša vin Emino
On the far east side, sat at the border of Croatia, you will find the municipality of Podčetrtek… Also there, making a name for themselves in the world of sparkling wine, the cooperative wine cellar of Hiša vin Emino will be found. Set within the wine growing region of Šmarje-Virštanj, which boasts fantastic wine trails…
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50 Shades of Rosé Sparkling Wine Awards 2021 Results
The second year of our ‘50 Shades of Rosé‘ awards and we were very pleased to welcome some top judges to join us by the sea as we tasted and scored 57 x rosé sparkling wines* (all from the 2020 Glass of Bubbly Awards). Judges were: Patricia Stefanowicz MW Abbie Bennington DipWSET Kirsty Woodgate DipWSET…
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Pétillant Naturel (Pét-Nat)
If your sparkling wine is cloudy it isn’t necessary that it is bad or corked, in fact it could hold an amazing tasting experience… This is Pétillant Naturel. What is Pét-Nat / Pétillant Naturel? Pét-Nat is the abbreviation for Pétillant Naturel, it is the French word for ‘naturally sparkling‘. In wine production terms it is…
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5 Rosés from 5 Countries
Universally loved and represented across the globe, rosé sparkling wines have that something a little more special, more romantic and more intriguing for many. Usually a touch more expensive than their white alternative, rosé will be more often or not for those extra special occasions especially when it comes to Champagne (and more recently Prosecco).…
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Istenic Prestige 2013 Extra Brut
I was really excited to taste this sparkling wine from Istenič and once again it did not disappoint! If you love a floral driven sparkling wine with plenty of fresh fruits including exotic then the Prestige 2013 is right up your street. A winery that I have visited and have explored many of their extensive range…
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Prosecco, Champagne or Cava – Hot Summer Days Choice
Those hot sunny days always manage to tempt us outside be it a picnic at the local park or sunbathing on the beach, enjoying a barbecue in the garden or simply taking time out to read a book on the balcony. I’m sure many will agree that when it’s hot, or boiling, baking, scorching and…
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Istriana SUPER FULL D.O.O – Sparkling Wines
Enjoy our tasting of two Istriana award winning labels from the 2020 Glass of Bubbly Awards: Istriana Malvazija 2014 Extra Brut: “Wonderful charred oak, burnt toast, yellow fruit aromas. Gloriously presented in the palate, oaky, citrus, toasty, minerals, sea salt. Ever so relaxing glass of Bubbly. Gold Medal winner at the 2020 Glass of Bubbly…
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Dessert Levels in Sparkling Wines
A dessert wine, though there are varied interpretations and descriptions, is a wine that is usually / recommended to be enjoyed during or after the dessert. It does not necessarily mean the wine will be a highly sweet liquor type after a heavy last course, in fact, it could be just a subtle hint of…
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Zesty & Zingy Levels in Sparkling Wines
Many Champagne and sparkling wines will offer a citrus burst, that expression of lemon zest, lime peel, tangerines, pink grapefruits and more. Refreshing and invigorating, some of us look for this feature in wines knowing that a zesty acidity will liven the palate and also enable it to pair well with many styles of foods.…
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