Sparkling Wine News
Australian Sparkling Wine
Australia is home to an amazing array of diverse climates. Many of Australia’s best sparkling wines have been either made in Tasmania or contain substantial components that have been sourced there. The majority of sparkling wine is made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. Sparkling wine comes in all shapes and sizes – white, red,…
“Showcase the Best of Britain” by Serving English Wine Instead of French
Tracey Crouch, MP, member of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport committee, said that British Embassies around the world should be doing more to promote Britain and “showcase the best of Britain” by serving English wine instead of French. She said “You wouldn’t go to a French Embassy and expect them to be serving anything…
British bars told to stop selling Prosecco on tap
A group of Prosecco winemakers have threatened legal action again UK bars for selling the Italian fizz on tap. UK pubs could potentially face 20,000 euros in fines if they don’t stop selling Prosecco from kegs. The Italian group, backed by the government in Rome, claim it is not only illegal but it is a…
Prosecco ~ Italy’s Most Popular Sparkling Wine
Of the total production of Prosecco, Italy consumes about 35% of it while 65% is exported. The top 3 export markets the UK, followed by Germany and then USA account for 60% of this. The Prosecco grape is belived to have been around since the Roman times and is one of the oldest grapes in Italian history. Prosecco is usually…
Home-grown bubbly sales soar in the UK
2014 was an exciting year for the English and Welsh sparkling wine industry, proving we have got what it takes to compete with the best. Sparkling wine now accounts for 66% of the UK’s wine production, an industry which is soon estimated to be worth almost £100 million. The UK also exports it’s wine to over…
Celebrate the New Year with a Glass of Bubbly!
For most of us seeing in the New Year has to be associated with the ‘pop’ of a cork of something bubbly! For years the most popular choice for this occasion would be Champagne, but the sparkling wine industry is the fastest growing and we now have a wide range of bubbly to choose from….
Deutz Marlborough Cuvée
“Our vines are in Marlborough, but our roots are in France” Deutz Marlborough Cuvee marries the best New Zealand grapes with traditional French Champagne-making techniques establishing a benchmark for New Zealand wine excellence. In 1838, William Deutz and Pierre-Jubert Geldermann established Champagne Deutz on the slopes of the famous Aÿ vineyards. In 1973 Monatana New…
Prosecco Sales Soar in 2014
Prosecco sales are soaring as more and more people are enjoying sparkling wine as an everyday drink rather than just for celebrations. Sparkling wine and in particular Champagne has always been seen as a celebratory drink for occasions such as Christmas and New Year but there has been a big shift in change of drinking…
Bubbles on Camino this Christmas
This Christmas, Camino tapas restaurant group will be offering a free cava reception for all Christmas lunch bookings at Camino Blackfriars and Copa de Cava. To book your party in either Camino or Copa De Cava to enjoy award winning Spanish wines, beers, cocktails and delicious tapas in a lively atmosphere, please email [email protected] before…