Sparkling Wine News
Fox & Fox launches trio of sparkling wines to raise funds for The Drinks Trust
English wine producer, Fox & Fox, launches trio of sparkling wines to raise funds for The Drinks Trust and help those affected by Covid-19. In a bid to deliver some sparkle and lift spirits as the country navigates through the unprecedented and challenging Covid-19 outbreak, East Sussex-based boutique wine producer Fox & Fox has launched…
Enjoy Springtime with Johann Schneeberger Brut Rosé
When you think of Spring, you automatically think of the days being lighter for longer and plenty more sunshine, colourful flowers like tulips, daffodils and primrose starting to bloom and the time for baby animals being born such as lambs and deer. Another important sighting that Spring is here is seeing butterflies flying around your…
Schlumberger was once known as an Austrian Champagne?
The Schlumberger story all started with the birth of Robert Alwin Schlumberger in France 1814, Robert had to find work before he had finished his studies, this was unfortunately due to his father’s death. He managed to find work at Champagne Ruinart, and he worked his way up to cellar master and production manager, but a…
B. Brut – Sparkling Wines From Luxembourg
Made in Luxemburg and distributed in Belgium B. Brut – The Winery For 3 years running B. Brut has been awarded medals at The Glass of Bubbly Awards, with their wines winning, Silver Medals, Gold Medals and even a Trophy. B. Brut has two Sparkling Wines, the B. Brut – Brut Tradition and the B….
Fitz – Sparkling Wine Made In England
Rulers Breed Rebels The Sparkling Wine Made in England That Crowned Its Own Creation. Fitz has a very fascinating origin story to tell, which kept more wanting to know more the longer I kept reading. With the ever growing English Sparkling Wine Industry, Fitz wanted to enter the industry but by trying something different, when Fitz first…
Rise of the Bulgarian Bubbles
Bulgaria is well known for its red wines – often powerful, jammy and delicious. International varietals Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc are most often associated with winemaking in this Balkan Republic – although 44 native grapes are grown in the country, both for table and for wine. The fall of the Soviet Union allowed…
5 Sparkling Wines For Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is nearing, so it’s time to start planning the perfect day and how better to celebrate your mother than with a bottle of fine Champagne or Sparkling Wine. I’ve chosen 5 different Sparkling Wines, including Champagne, Prosecco and Sparkling Wine made in England. I’ll share my tasting notes on each Sparkling Wine and…
10 Eye Catching Sparkling Wine Labels
“Wine labels are, for many people, the first visual engagement they have with a wine, the way a bottle communicates itself can determine whether or not it will attract a buyers interest.“ For those who remember using public libraries and choosing books, especially novels, the cover can usually go a long way in persuading someone…
Interview with Tiléri Charles-Jones from Poulton Hill Estate
To celebrate International Women’s Day on the 8th March, this week we are interviewing women in the world of producing English sparkling wine. Tiléri Charles-Jones is Managing Director of Poulton Hill Estate. Poulton Hill Estate is a small family-run vineyard in the Cotswolds, it is situated in the idyllic Cotswold countryside, near the Roman town…