Sparkling Wine News
Interview with Production Manager At Digby Fine English – Daan Tant
The Wine Industry is made up of an army of talented individuals, from the winemaker to the vineyard manager, and from the cellar master to the brand ambassador, each as passionate as the next in delivering the finest expressions from the grapes to the customers, this series of interviews will help you uncover the vast…
Traverse City and Petowsky Bay, Michigan Wineries
It was a lovely early fall wedding. I was the best man for a SF roommate and his bride to be in Traverse City on the banks of Petowsky’s scenic Lake Michigan waterfront. A more idyllic location or weather could not have been ordered! The wedding was to occur on 2001, September the 9th. More…
The Wonders of Japan
A country of immense beauty, a country that hosts some of the finest expressions of life, with honour in history and elegance in craft. Japan, amongst its many other wonders, offers incredible Sparkling Wines. We’ll explore the country, culture and discover one Japanese Winery in particular that took home a Trophy at the Glass of…
Interview With A Sommelier – Alexander Preston
The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers, who help the consumer discover their next favourite bottle, understand the different regions and pair a delicious meal with the right Glass of Bubbly. In this feature, I speak with a man who has helped many people to discover the vast world…
Is Natural Wine A Better Wine?
If we say natural, we normally mean: created by or in nature without human intervention. Now that makes it a difficult concept for wine, because making wine from grapes inevitably requires human action, like harvesting and processing. So we need to find a more useful description, such as: ‘nothing added nor removed’. So there might…
Head Of Wine Operations At Digby Fine English – Conor Milne
Wine isn’t just made, it’s crafted by the unwavering expertise of a Winemaker and the delicate touch of a Vineyard Manager, sometimes old traditions are passed down by generations and on other occasions, newcomers venture into the industry, introducing us to new creations, this series of Industry Interviews will help you uncover the vast world…
Understanding Oenology – Interview With Adriana Maio
The World of Wine is marvellously kept in its purest form thanks to the hard work and studies of Oenologists around the world, in this article we speak with a woman who has helped encourage the growth of healthy grapes for the production of wine, her name is Adriana Maio. Now let’s find out a…
Interview With A Sommelier – Philip Dunne
The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers, who help the consumer discover their next favourite bottle, understand the different regions and pair a delicious meal with the right Glass of Bubbly. In this feature, I speak with a man who has helped many people to discover the vast world…
Riding the Big Wave of Sparkling Wine in Santa Barbara County, California
Talking with Laura Hughes is like having coffee with a good friend. Her warm smile, open gaze, and peaceful manner puts you at ease. You can imagine her in her kitchen baking bread with her husband nearby and their dog at her feet. But her energy and enthusiasm explode when she talks about making sparkling…