Posts Tagged “sparkling wine”
South African champagne style. The Champagne region is famed for its eponymous naturally-fermented sparkling wine method. This process is now used in South Africa and has become known as Cap Classique. Villiera Wines is one of Stellenbosch’s wine family dynasties. It produces quality Cap Classique sparkling wine and this Villiera Brut Cap Classique is a…
Popular across La Manche! Arthur Metz Crémant d’Alsace was founded in 1904. This Crémant d’Alsace Millesime 2020 is a fine ambassador for this celebrated House. Champagne isn’t far from Alsace although the climate here is somewhat drier and sunnier. Sparkling wine has been made in this region for over 2,000 years. Arthur Metz’s grapes are…
A legacy of almost five centuries. Codorníu have nearly five centuries of experience in producing characterful wines. They have been around since 1551. The Ars Collecta collection offers the winning combination of both skill and tradition. This Blanc de Blancs Reserve is a beautiful member of the range. Celler Jaume, a micro-winery, is noted for…
Tesco Finest Outstanding Sparkling Wine. Blanquette de Limoux is produced around the city of Limoux in Languedoc in southwestern France. It is considered to be the first sparkling white wine produced in France, although still wine has been produced in this region of France since Roman times. Champagne is the most celebrated sparkling wine, but…
Charmat of England. Defining the new styles for sparkling wine from England, Silver Reign is brimming with white blossom, citrus, and orchard fruits. It is best enjoyed well-chilled while entertaining alfresco. Silverhand Estate has made its mark as the largest single organic vineyard in the UK, covering an area of more than 500 acres set…
Spain’s Best-Selling Cava. The Codorníu estate has more than 450 years of history. They are the oldest wine and cava producer in Spain – and that is quite the accolade. They obviously do what they do do well to last that long in such a competitive market. Anna de Codorníu Brut Cava is a solid…
For East-West Summer Cocktails. This great-value cava is produced by a winemaking dynasty that dates back to the sixteenth century. An early mention confirms that, in 1551, the family already had equipment to produce wine in Sant Sadurní d’Anoia, the town that Codorníu calls home. In 1659 the Codorníu and Raventós families, the main wine…
‘Superiore’ Sparkling from Italy via Tesco This delightful and affordable summer sparkle from Tesco is part of their ‘Tesco Finest’ range. We will likely be entertaining friends during the warmer weather and that means fizz. Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore is Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita which is the same as the French DOC designation. It’s…
Tesco Finest English Fizz. Looks like it’s finally with us. Better weather – and the expectation of a nice bit of garden entertaining garnished with some long-awaited sun. The picture could be completed by a glass of Tesco Finest Hush Heath Estate English Sparkling wine. Hush Heath Estate is located in the green hills of…
Pink Fizz for your Valentine Well, that came round quick. We are just about drawing breath after Christmas and the New Year and it’s the next celebration. Yes, Valentine’s Day is here and that’s a special occasion for even those of us who are past the first flush of youth and have been long married….
A Sparkling Cocktail Here is a gem and new to me. It’s Ginking and perfectly timed for Valentine’s Day. This is a sparkling blend of blush pink English wine and aromatic London Dry Gin along with natural botanicals. It offers a host of presentation possibilities to impress the one you love. Ginking’s founder, Lord John…
Festive Fizz The Glera variety of grapes for i heart Prosecco are cultivated in the region of Veneto in the north of Italy where one finds the beautiful city of Venice. The stylish cafés and restaurants there are proud to promote this popular local wine. But we don’t have to travel to enjoy a good…
Zero alcohol – plenty of fun It’s Christmas. The big day is a long one, but we want it to be festive from the start. The excitement could begin with a Bucks Fizz, or a Mimosa. That is usually a sparkling wine made a little less alcoholic by the addition of orange juice. But we…
What do you do to treat the special woman in your life? Give chocolates? Always acceptable. Offer flowers? Yes, that’s charming. Do the washing up? Now you are talking! But how about some old-fashioned pampering? A pairing of a Long Barn lavender candle and soap with a glass of Pommery English sparking wine on the…
For any special occasion Madame Pommery, the inventor of Brut Champagne, created a style which has endured and is perfect for the contemporary palate. She was known as ‘Lady of the Roses’ and the bottle with its blush pink label reflects that title – Pommery Brut Rosé Champagne. The company of Pommery and Greno was…
Well, what a strange year. We have had full Lockdowns, fluctuating Lockdowns and threats of Lockdowns. Sipful might add a little cheer to changed circumstances, and we can all do with that! A little sparkle is most welcome. Sipful produce canned cocktails and organic sparkling canned wine. The neat, slim and textured tins are ready…
For many people ALDI has become the go-to shop for wines and spirits as well as groceries. They are consistently offering good value products and that includes Castellore Prosecco Frizzante DOC for summer quaffing. This is a semi-sparkling frizzante wine so in other words it has fizz but the bubbles are a little less lively…
Gin and Roses The two drinks which perhaps we most associate with a British summer are gin and rosé wine. This cocktail recipe from Brockmans Gin is a marriage made in heaven as it combines both of these favourite tipples in a crisp, cold, sensuous cocktail. This 40% ABV English gin is aromatic and intriguing….
Champagne: Wine of Kings and the King of Wines by Tom Bruce-Gardyne introduces the reader to the colourful story of how this delicious sparkling wine became the centrepiece of any smart party or event, and almost anywhere in the world. Champagne has universal appeal. This impressive tome looks at the essential and celebrated method of…