Sparkling Wine

Q: How is sparkling wine different from champagne?

Champagne is a type of sparkling wine that comes from the Champagne region in France. A lot of people think that all sparkling wines are champagne, but that's not true. Sparkling wines can be made from any type of grape, and they can be made in any country. Champagne is made from a specific type of grape called Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, and it has to be made in the Champagne region of France. Sparkling wines that come from other countries can't be called 'champagne', even if they taste similar.

Q: What is the best way to store sparkling wine?

The best way to store sparkling wine is horizontally in a cool, dark place. This will help keep the cork moist, and prevent it from drying out and becoming brittle. If you're planning on drinking your sparkling wine within a few weeks of purchase, then storing it in your fridge is fine. Just be sure to remove it from the fridge about an hour before you plan on drinking it so that it can come up to room temperature. Warmer temperatures will bring out more of the bubbles and flavours.

Q: Are sparkling wines always dry?

No, sparkling wines are not always dry. In fact, many sparkling wines are made with a small amount of residual sugar (usually around 2-4 grams per litre), which gives the wine a bit of sweetness and makes it more palatable. However, there are also many dry sparkling wines on the market, and these wines usually have very little residual sugar. So it really depends on what you're looking for in a sparkling wine. If you want something sweet and fruity, go for a sparking wine with some residual sugar. But if you want something dry and crisp, look for a dry sparkling wine.

At the heart of any celebration, you’ll find a bottle of sparkling wine (or two). There’s nothing like a flute glass filled with bubbles to make you feel fancy. From the light and fruity flavours of Perry like Lambrini, to the crisp and dry Italian Proseccos like Canti, all the way through to the extra bubbly Cavas of Freixenet; sparkling wine comes in a range of different tastes and styles, all perfect for a different occasion.

Whether it’s getting ready with the girls, to toast to a milestone birthday or simply to enjoy your favourite white or rosé with a little added twist, then a sparkling wine is 100% for you. We suggest always having a bottle chilling in the fridge in case of impromptu get-togethers.

How is sparkling wine different from champagne?

What is the best way to store sparkling wine?

Are sparkling wines always dry?