English Sparkling Wines

In the world of wine, there is nothing more elegant and celebratory than sipping on a glass of sparkling wine. While Champagne from the Champagne region of France may have long held the crown in this category, there is a new contender that has been quietly but steadily gaining recognition: English sparkling wine. With its…

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Hampshire Beats Sussex at the First Wine Olympics

Hampshire Beats Sussex at the First Wine Olympics

Hampshire was the winner at the world’s first One Day Vineyard Olympics held at Jenkyn Place, Bentley near Alton and hosted by Simon and Camilla Bladon. With the home team posting a triumphant win, and raising over £700 for the Benevolent. The seven Vineyards of Hampshire – Cottonworth, Danebury, Exton Park, Jenkyn Place, Hattingley Valley,…

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English Wine Week 2016

English Wine Week 2016 will take place between Saturday 28th May and Sunday 5th June. English Wine Week is a national campaign, designed to raise awareness of English wine across the country. Vineyards across the country will also be opening their doors to welcome visitors, offering tours, tastings and special offers. Here are some of the…

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Discover more English Sparkling Wine at Waitrose

Discover more English Sparkling Wine at Waitrose

Waitrose already stocks the widest range of English and Welsh wine in a supermarket and have now announced that this Spring they are expanding their range by a quarter. For ten of the English wine producers new to the supermarket’s shelves, this will be their first listing in a multiple retailer. Waitrose wine buyer Rebecca…

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8 Interesting Facts about English Sparkling Wine

8 Interesting Facts about English Sparkling Wine

Sparkling wine is currently a hot product in the wine industry and even in the drinks industry as a whole. While sales of still wine have remained fairly steady, sparkling wine continues to storm ahead with sales increasing year on year. Champagne sales are still rising gradually, but some relative ‘newcomers’ have helped boost the industry in the UK,…

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Where to Enjoy a Glass of Bubbly in Hampshire

Where to Enjoy a Glass of Bubbly in Hampshire

There are lots of  great restaurants and bars in Hampshire where you can enjoy a glass of bubbly. Hampshire isalso home to some amazing English wine vineyards, that offer tours for you to try and buy their sparkling wine. The Chequers – Eversley Cross An historic Hampshire pub serving fresh, seasonal food and great wine. Full of character…

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Hambledon Vineyard Announces Plans to Expand

Managing director of Hambledon Vineyard Ian Kellett has announced plans to expand the estate’s facilities in response to growing demand. He also applauded government support for rural development and food and drink businesses in the UK. Speaking as he welcomed Meon Valley MP George Hollingbery to Hambledon Vineyard last week, Kellett said, “Hambledon has had a…

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7 English Wines form ‘Vineyards of Hampshire’ group

7 English Wines form 'Vineyards of Hampshire' group

Seven of the top vineyards across the county have formed the pro-active Vineyards of Hampshire group, with support from Hampshire Fare, the official organisation promoting the produce of what is one of the largest rural counties in England. This friendly collective, made up of Danebury, Exton Park, Cottonworth, Hambledon, Hattingley Valley, Jenkyn Place and Meonhill,…

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Celebrate English Wine Week with Hambledon Open Day

Celebrate English Wine Week with Hambledon’s Open Day on the 30th May at 11am. You are invited to a tour, tasting and picnic in the vineyard. After a tour of the vineyard and winery sample Hambledon sparkling wine followed by a luxury picnic and 1/2 bottle of Classic Cuvee per person. We will supply picnic rugs, hampers and…

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