The Joy of Champagne - Your Guide to the World of Sparkling Wines

The Joy of Champagne - Your Guide to the World of Sparkling Wines


Latest Episodes

Naturally Bubbly – Pétillant Naturel or Pét-Nat Wines
February 16, 2020

So, what pt-nat offers is a simple, raw and natural version of sparkling wine. Back to basics, and indeed, simple can be very beautiful.

Bubbles and Food – Food Pairings with Sparkling Wines
February 09, 2020

In this episode, wine expert Deniz Bayram deftly unravels the mystery of food pairings with sparkling wines. Understand the art and science of matching your sparkling wine with what goes on the table, as Deniz gives away some quick wins and at the same...

Sparkling Safety
January 31, 2020

And youve guessed it. Its all about mishandling pressurized bottles of sparkling wine resulting with projectile corks flying around like bullets.

The Story of Prosecco
January 01, 2020

Prosecco, the handsome Italian cousin of Champagne, is on the spotlight today as wine expert and storyteller extraordinaire Deniz Bayram tells its story. Meet a Greek philosopher, an Italian poet and other colourful characters in the true tale of this ...

The Story of Champagne
November 26, 2019

“Hate to burst your bubble, but what if I told you that Champagne wasn’t even invented in Champagne?” History has never been so shocking yet so delicious. In this episode, wine expert Deniz Bayram bursts your bubble with a fascinating history lesson th...

Champagne 101: The Grapes of Champagne
November 18, 2019

“In today’s world, we seem to be obsessed with grape varieties. There are tons of names going around and people are either fanatics of some great varieties or they hate their grape varieties.” In this episode,

Champagne 101: It’s All About the Sugar
November 11, 2019

“Not all of us have the same taste. Some of us have a bit of a more sweet tooth, some of us do not like any kind of sweetness in our wine, so for this reason, there tends to be a lot of different varieties of sparkling wines that have different amounts...

Champagne 101: How is Champagne Made? (Part 2)
November 06, 2019

“Though it might sound anything but sexy, it is the process that actually gives the most beautiful and the most sought after flavors, unique flavors of Champagne to the wine.” There is no stopping Deniz Bayram as he picks up from the previous episode o...

Champagne 101: How is Champagne Made? (Part 1)
November 05, 2019

“What we’re really interested in is the process of fermentation because it creates what we call the best stuff in wine, the good stuff that we want which are, of course, alcohol and bubbles.” In this episode,

Champagne 101: Not All Bubbles Are Created Equal
October 28, 2019

if some of these terms sound like gibberish to you, then I can assure youre listening to the right podcast. In this inaugural episode, wine expert Deniz Bayram jumpstarts the podcast with a whirl