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Sparkling Wine: Bubbly Fun!

Imagine a drink that tickles your nose with tiny bubbles and tastes like a celebration! That's sparkling wine!

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Selection of 2012 vineyard bunch samples prior to grape sugar analysis

Selection of 2012 vineyard bunch samples prior to grape sugar analysis

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Pinot Grigio harvest, vintage 2012
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Stefano Lubiana Wines Granton Vineyard Tasmania 2010 Merlot fruit set
Pinot Grigio prior to harvest, vintage 2012
Riesling post-harvest, 2013
Hand harvest of 2013 vintage Riesling
Pinot Grigio prior to harvest, vintage 2012
Lubiana Wines Granton Vineyard a/winemaker Pat Colombo October 2010
Selection of 2012 vineyard grape samples prior to sensory analysis by our winemakers
Pinot Grigio prior to harvest, vintage 2012
Pinot Grigio harvest, vintage 2012

Key Facts

Key Feature
Contains significant levels of carbon dioxide, making it fizzy.
Primary Colors
Usually white or rosé, but red versions exist.
Origin of 'Champagne'
Legally reserved for sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France.
Fun Fact
The bubbles are created by a gas called carbon dioxide, just like in soda.

Meet the Bubbly Drink!

Sparkling wine is a special kind of drink that has lots and lots of tiny bubbles, like a fizzy soda! These bubbles make it feel exciting to drink. It's usually a pretty color, like white or pink (called rosé). Sometimes, it can even be red! People love to drink it for parties and special days because it feels so festive and fun.

Where Do the Bubbles Come From?

The bubbles in sparkling wine are made by something called carbon dioxide. It's like the same stuff that makes soda fizzy! The bubbles can be made in a few ways. Sometimes, they happen naturally when the drink is made in a bottle. Other times, they are made in big tanks. It's like magic turning a regular drink into a bubbly party in a glass!

A Special Name for a Special Place

There's a very famous kind of sparkling wine called Champagne. But guess what? To be called Champagne, it HAS to be made in a special place in France called the Champagne region! It's like how only pizza from Naples can be called Neapolitan pizza. Other bubbly drinks have their own cool names, like Prosecco from Italy or Cava from Spain.

Why We Love Bubbly Drinks!

Sparkling wine is often enjoyed during happy times, like birthdays, holidays, or when something amazing happens! It's a way to make everyday moments feel extra special. Think of it like wearing your fanciest clothes for a party. It adds a little sparkle and joy to celebrations, making them even more memorable for everyone.

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