Chardonnay — Sparkling — Every Glass Matters

What sets Sparkling wine apart? Sparkling wine incorporates five senses, rather than the usual four. Sound is very important. Imagine cracking open a bottle without the hiss or pop, or without hearing the bubbles moving up through the glass and into your mouth. The texture is equally important. The bubbles give a tingling sensation which adds to the sensation of sparkling wines.

The aesthetics of sparkling wine is key, from the array of exciting bottle designs to towers of glasses where the fizz is poured. Certain Champagne brands patent colours and bottle shapes which adds to the exclusivity of the product. Packaging extends to bags, covers and miscellaneous items that help to sell the final wine.

There is nothing quite like sparkling wine but there are many differences between the processes that produce each style. From Champagne to Asti there is a style to suit all palates.

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How does Champagne get its Sparkle?

How does Champagne get its Sparkle?

Want to know how a bottle of Champagne or any traditional method sparkling wine is made? While it may seem complicated the process can be broken down in to simple stages.

What is Col Fondo Prosecco?

What is Col Fondo Prosecco?

If you like Prosecco but are looking for a twist on the classic, then Col Fondo might be the one for you. It is funky, cloudy and interesting and a great alternative to your more usual fizz.

Crémant de Bordeaux

Crémant de Bordeaux

Crémant de Bordeaux is a brilliant, alternative sparkling wine from yes you guessed it… Bordeaux.

Prosecco

Prosecco

Prosecco is an incredibly popular sparkling wine from Italy.

Cava a diminishing style, or a new beginning?

Cava a diminishing style, or a new beginning?

Problems, solutions or something in between?

SparklingCoralie StrongFebruary 27, 2019Cava, Chardonnay, Condornui, Freiexnet, Cava de Paraje Calificado, Can Sala, La Pleta, El Tros Nou, La Fideuera, Raventos I Blanc, Conca del Riu Anoia, Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, Penedès, Catalonia

Franciacorta

Franciacorta

Franciacorta is an amazing Sparkling wine from Lombardy Italy.

SparklingCoralie StrongFebruary 27, 2019Franciacorta, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Bianco, Traditional method, DOCG, Lombardy, Italy

The Styles of Cava

The Styles of Cava

Learn about the Styles of Cava

SparklingCoralie StrongFebruary 27, 2019Sparkling, Cava, Penedès, Traditional method, Xarel-lo, Parellada, Macabeo, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Grenache, Monastrell, Trepat, lees