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Does A Spoon In Sparkling Wine Work?
A spoon does not keep a bottle of sparkling wine fizzy. Learn the truth behind this myth and why your bubbles escape so quickly.
Is Prosecco Sparkling Wine? All Your Questions Answered
There are key differences between Prosecco and English sparkling wine, which we explore here.
Does Sparkling Wine Pop Like Champagne?
Sparkling wine does pop like Champagne when it’s opened. If you have a bottle of sparkling wine that you want to open with a flourish for a celebration, this guide will show you.
How To Open A Bottle Of Sparkling Wine
Learning how to open a bottle of sparkling wine the right way ensures you minimise spillage, spray, and wastage. Read our article to discover pro tips.
How Do You Store Sparkling Wine Properly?
How to store sparkling wine depends on many factors. here you can discover expert tips on how to store your bottles the right way.
How to Recork Sparkling Wine & Keep the Fizz Fresh
This guide takes you through the simple steps to recorking and provides alternative methods for storing opened sparkling wine if you don’t have the means to recork.
How To Choose The Right Sparkling Wine For You
This guide breaks down different types of sparkling wines and their flavours, so you are better equipped to make the best choice for you.
Is Sparkling Wine Champagne?
There are many rules and regulations surrounding Champagne viticulture (which refers to the cultivation of grapevines), including pruning, degree of pressing, and how long the bottles must be aged....
What Is Cava? A Beginner’s Guide to Everything Cava
The method for Cava production is called the “traditional method” which is also the production method for Champagne. Learn all about it here.
Who Invented Sparkling Wine? How England Paved the Way
Contrary to popular belief, sparkling wine was invented in England. Learn all about our fabulous history here.
What Is Champagne? All Your Questions Answered
Champagne is a type of sparkling wine which is produced in a specific region in the northeast of France, called the Champagne wine region. Learn everything you need to know here.
What Is Cuvée Wine? A Winemaker’s Guide
What is cuvée in wine? What does this fancy-sounding word mean? All the questions you wanted are answered here.
Does Sparkling Wine Go Off? The Complete Guide
Does sparkling wine go off? Learn how to tell if your bottle has expired and how long an unopened bottle of sparkling wine lasts with this simple guide.
What Is Sparkling Wine? A Sommelier’s Definitive Guide
What is sparkling wine? This simple guide explains everything you need to know, from the difference between dry & sweet sparkling wine to how it’s made.