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Castagna
Castagna Winery, founded in 1997 by former film director Julian Castagna and his wife, Carolann, is a pioneering family-run estate located in Beechworth, Victoria, Australia. The winery is renowned for its biodynamic viticulture and low-intervention methods, specialising in transforming new-world fruit into elegant, old-world style wines. Julian has been a trailblazer in many respects. He…
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Champagne Henriot
Champagne Henriot is a historic, family-founded Champagne house in Reims, France, renowned for its Chardonnay-focused blends, remarkable finesse, and elegance. Founded in 1808 by Apolline Henriot, the house remained independently family-owned for over two centuries. In late 2023, the estate was acquired by Terroirs et Vignerons de Champagne (TEVC), joining a larger cooperative but maintaining…
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Champagne Chanoine Frères Réserve Privée Vintage 2014
Chanoine Frères, established in 1730, holds the honour of being the second-oldest Champagne house, with an illustrious history that spans nearly three centuries. This esteemed establishment has accumulated a wealth of expertise in crafting exceptional Champagne that reflects both tradition and innovation. In the last twenty years, Chanoine Frères has taken significant strides to promote…
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Champagne Canard-Duchêne
At Canard-Duchêne, they have been cultivating the everlasting bond with nature and community since 1868, crafting Champagne that’s worthy of every moment. Sourced from the esteemed Pinot Noir grapes of Montagne de Reims in the heart of Ludes, each bottle is a tribute to their rich heritage and the generations of relationships that have shaped…
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10th Anniversary of the Glass of Bubbly Awards
We’re excited to announce that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the Glass of Bubbly Awards! Why Enter? The Glass of Bubbly Awards uniquely evaluate sparkling wines by focusing on consumer-friendly flavour profiles and suitable occasions. This innovative approach bridges the gap between technical excellence and everyday wine choices, making it easier for…
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Famille Penet
The Famille Penet is a historic winemaking dynasty renowned for producing exclusive Grand Cru Champagnes in the Montagne de Reims region of France. Their legacy is rooted in centuries of viticulture in the villages of Verzy and Verzenay, centred around a 19th-century mansion and vaulted cellars in Verzy. The estate is managed by Alexandre Penet,…
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Domaine Kox
An historic family winery located in the charming town of Remich along the Moselle River in Luxembourg. Officially established in 1977, the estate balances centuries of family tradition with modern innovations, pioneering Luxembourg’s first Crémant and operating as a sustainable, molecular-focused vineyard today Discover their Crémant de Luxembourg Cuvée Apréro NV 100% handpicked…
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Vislander
Vislander is the largest family-run winery on the Croatian island of Vis, specialising in indigenous varieties like the white Vugava and red Plavac Mali. Rooted in local terroir since the 17th century, their wines celebrate the island’s deep-rooted history, including a famous World War II era when islanders bartered wine for British rations. The winemaking…
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Clos Jangli
Domaine Clos Jangli is a boutique vineyard in the Luxembourg Moselle region, established in 2014 by Stéphane Singery. Clos Jangli specialises in producing top-tier Crémant de Luxembourg. The name pays homage to the ‘Jangli’, the region’s historic railway. The vineyard preserves the cultural heritage of the old steam locomotive route that once ran through the…
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