Jeff and Mike, better known as the social media sensations, the Sparkling Winos, present their first book, Life is the Bubbles: An Effervescent Guide to Sparkling Wine. Just like this dynamic duo’s captivating Instagram feed, the book is a bold, brash and colourful guide to all things sparkling. Presented in two parts, the book opens with fundamentals that will help you ‘find your sparkle’ and identify your preferred sparkling wine style. This well-rounded guide is complete with food pairings (including some non-traditional favourites), unique cocktail recipes, and the Sparkling Winos’ fool-proof Sabrage method. Fasten your seatbelts for the second half of the book. It’s a whirlwind tour around the sparkling world, pausing long enough to dive deep into top-producing regions. This highly visual and lighthearted guide is the perfect companion for all wine lovers, whether you’re just starting your wine journey or you’re well on your way. Life is the Bubbles is everything you need to appreciate sparkling wine – just add bubbles!
Table des matières
Introduction: Sparkling Wine 101 – What is sparkling wine? And who are the Sparkling Winos?
Chapter 1: The Sparkling Spectrum – An overview of the different styles of sparkling wine.
Chapter 2: Reading is Fundamental – How to decipher a sparkling wine label and other bubbly terms.
Chapter 3: Under Pressure – How to properly (and safely) open a bottle of sparkling wine.
Chapter 4: Let’s Taste, Shall We? – Selecting glassware, tasting and evaluating sparkling wine.
Chapter 5: A Sommelier’s Secret Weapon – Pairing sparkling wine with food.
Chapter 6: Just Add Bubbles – A guide to effervescent cocktails.
Chapter 7: From Grape to Glass – Sparkling wine viticulture and winemaking.
Chapter 8: France – An overview of the iconic Champagne region and France’s eight Crémant appellations.
Chapter 9: Italy – The land of bollicine (bubbles)! From Prosecco to Lambrusco, and everything in between.
Chapter 10: Spain – All about Spanish Cava. A wine that’s fun to say and even more fun to drink.
Chapter 11: Germany – Let’s talk about German Sekt, baby.
Chapter 12: England – An effervescent guide to English fizz.
Chapter 13: Canada – True north strong and sparkling! An overview of bubbles from across Canada.
Chapter 14: USA – A closer look at the diverse sparkling wines of the USA.
Chapter 15: South Africa – All you need to know about South Africa’s Méthode Cap Classique.
Chapter 16: Australia & New Zealand – A guide to the sparkling wines of Australia & New Zealand.
Chapter 17: Other Regions – A snapshot of sparkling wines from other corners of the globe.
Chapter 18: Bubble Wrap – Our final thoughts.