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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…
by Glass of Bubbly16 viewssparkling-wine-news - news
Roederer Estate Apple Valley Vineyard 2021
Louis Roederer [Road-ur-ur], a distinguished champagne producer situated in Reims, France, traces its origins back to 1776, when it began as Dubois Père & Fils. While its early days were marked by still wine production, the focus soon evolved to embrace the art of crafting fine champagnes. The business underwent a transformation under the stewardship…
by Stephen Hawk17 viewssparkling-wine-newschampagne-louis-roedererlouis-roedererlouis-roederer-champagnestephen-hawkstephen-hawk-article - news
Juvé & Camps begins its earliest-ever harvest and its first-ever night harvest
Winter rains, the recovery of water reserves and the excellent health of the grapes point to a vintage of great potential, with freshness and vibrant natural acidity Juvé & Camps today began its 2026 harvest at its Espiells estate, marking the earliest harvest in the winery’s history and the first ever to be carried out…
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Interview with Júli from Tornai Winery & the Mystery of Csomorika
Today I’m in Hungary’s smallest volcanic wine region, Somló, sitting down with Júli, a fourth-generation member of the Tornai family. Founded in 1946, Tornai is the oldest continuously operating family winery on Somló, a region famous for producing some of Hungary’s most distinctive mineral-driven wines. Today we’re uncovering the mystery of one of Hungary’s rarest…
by Marco Barbieri15 viewssparkling-wine-news - news
Champagne vs Crémant: What Is the Difference?
Champagne and Crémant are traditional-method sparkling wines, but Champagne must come from the protected Champagne region, while Crémant comes from other designated European appellations and uses the grapes, climate, and winemaking traditions of those regions. Both wines create their bubbles through a second fermentation inside the bottle. That shared process gives Champagne and Crémant their…
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Interview with Viktor Varszegi, Owner and Winemaker of Varszegi Winery
If you live near Budapest or are visiting the Hungarian capital for a holiday and happen to be a wine lover, there is a place that surprisingly few people talk about despite being only thirty minutes away from the city centre. Hidden beneath the streets of Budafok lies a network of limestone cellars stretching for…
by Marco Barbieri24 viewssparkling-wine-news - news
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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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…
by Glass of Bubbly13 viewssparkling-wine-news - news
Plumpton Estate Brut Rosé
Discover the latest vintage and celebrate the award-winning sparkling rosé! Plumpton College, the Centre of Excellence in Wine Education for the United Kingdom, invites wine enthusiasts to enjoy the acclaimed Plumpton Estate Brut Rosé NV, available at Waitrose for £27.00. This delightful sparkling wine is perfect to enjoy this weekend, celebrating English Wine Week, which…
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Cava Jaume Giró i Giró
Cava Jaume Giró i Giró is located in Spain, in the heart of Sant Sadurní d’Anoia, known as the ‘capital of Cava’. It is an historic family-owned winery that has been producing high-quality, handcrafted sparkling wines for over 100 years. Established in 1926 by Ramon Giró i Mata, the winery combines traditional methods with sustainable…
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Bodegas Binifadet Adding Extra Sparkle To The Glistening Island Of Menorca
Menorcan wines are not at all well known; their sparkling wines are virtually anonymous. It’s not surprising – although wines have been made here for hundreds of years, the Phoenicians, then the Romans and so on, it has, during recent centuries, been only for domestic use. It wasn’t until 2003 that three local growers and…
by Colin Harkness14 viewssparkling-wine-news - news
Cesarini Sforza
For more than half a century, Cesarini Sforza has embodied the tradition and excellence of mountain sparkling wine. Founded in 1974 by Lamberto Cesarini Sforza, the house focuses on wines from vineyards located between 350 and 650 meters, with some reaching up to 1000 meters in the Cembra Valley. The unique characteristics of the Trentino…
by Glass of Bubbly12 viewssparkling-wine-news - news
Paladin
Paladin Vigne e Vini is the first winery of the whole Casa Paladin group. It’s a family-owned estate founded in 1962 by Valentino Paladin in Motta di Livenza, near Treviso. Operating across generations, the family blends ancient regional traditions with modern viticulture to craft their acclaimed Prosecco, which is produced in the historically rich foothills…
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Schramsberg J. Schramm Blancs 2016
Jacob Schram, a German immigrant, bought 200 acres on Mt. Diamond in Napa Valley in 1862 and planted 30,000 vines. He had Chinese laborers dig Napa’s first hillside caves for wine aging and storage. His winery, Schramsberg, gained fame after the author Robert Louis Stevenson wrote about it in his 1883 book, The Silverado Squatters.…
by Stephen Hawk16 viewssparkling-wine-newshugh-daviesschramsbergschramsberg-j-schrammschramsberg-j-schramm-blancsschramsberg-j-schramm-blancs-2016 - news
Marta Vidal Elected New President of the CAVA Designation of Origin
The new president will champion a roadmap aimed at enhancing the prestige of the CAVA Designation of Origin, promoting the vineyards and building confidence in the sector. The Plenary Session of the Regulatory Council of the CAVA Designation of Origin has elected Marta Vidal as the new president of the CAVA Designation of Origin for…
by Glass of Bubbly Content14 viewssparkling-wine-news - news
Montecappone
Montecappone is located in Jesi, within the Marche region of Italy, specialising in the production of Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi. Founded in the late 1960s, the winery was acquired in 1997 by the Bomprezzi-Mirizzi family, who are renowned for owning the Enoteca Tuscolana in Rome. The Montecappone property currently stretches over 54 hectares of…
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Cantina Trevigiana
Cantina Trevigiana is a prominent Italian cooperative winery established in 1948, based in the Veneto region near Treviso, specialising in sparkling wines like Prosecco DOC. Renowned for producing high-quality, authentic Prosecco DOC Treviso Extra Dry, it offers exceptional value and is ideal for aperitifs, cocktails, or paired with light dishes. Prosecco DOC Treviso Extra Dry…
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Boschendal
Established in 1685, Boschendal in South Africa’s Western Cape, between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, is one of the oldest and most iconic wine estates. It is renowned for producing premium, terroir-driven wines—particularly Chardonnay, Shiraz, and Cap Classique sparkling wines. The estate is committed to regenerative agriculture and is the first wine estate in the world to…
by Glass of Bubbly15 viewssparkling-wine-news - news
Escape to the Cotswolds for English Wine Week at Woodchester Valley Vineyard
English Wine Week returns on 20th June 2026, showcasing that world-class wines are closer to home than expected. Woodchester Valley Vineyard invites wine enthusiasts and lovers to experience the quality and craftsmanship of their award-winning English wines at the family-owned vineyard in the South Cotswolds. Visitors can discover the diverse collection of white, rosé, red,…
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To mark their 190th anniversary, Mosnel hosted a conference on ‘Agroforestry’
Agroforestry. In Search of Tomorrow’s Viticulture There is a word that comes up often when talking about Mosnel: balance. In the vineyards, in the cellars,in the glass. Balance is a principle that goes back to 1836, when the Barboglio family inherited the Camignone estate, and which today, 190 years later, Lucia and Giulio Barzanò have…
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Marisco Vineyards
Marisco Vineyards is a family-owned and operated, award-winning Marlborough wine producer and home to the iconic wine brand The Ned. Established in 2006, The Ned was the passion project of Marlborough winemaker Brent Marris, inspired by his childhood stomping ground in Marlborough’s Wither Hills range. Following The Ned’s meteoric rise to fame, Brent turned to…
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Quinta de Soalheiro
Soalheiro is a renowned, family-run winery in Portugal’s Monção and Melgaço region, celebrated as the first producer of Alvarinho in Melgaço (planted in 1974). The first sparkling wine was produced in 1995. At that time, they were the first producer to make a 100% Alvarinho sparkling wine. Now this trend has spread to other parts of…
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