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Rathfinny Sussex Sparkling Wine gets a Rebrand

By Glass of Bubbly / 29th April 2016

Rathfinny is a 600-acre wine estate in the South Downs which is set to become one of the biggest vineyards in the UK. With its rapid expansion and imminent release of its first vintage sparkling wine in 2018, the estate decided it needed a fresh look so they turned to iconic design house Pentagram, the…

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First-Ever Pinot Meunier Rosé from Exton Park

First-Ever Pinot Meunier Rosé from Exton Park

By Glass of Bubbly / 29th April 2016

There’s a new ‘baby vintage’ making its debut at Exton Park Vineyard next month. Or rather, a fresh-faced teenager with rosy cheeks. Exton Park’s first ever 100% Pinot Meunier Rose will be launched at the London Wine Fair, from the English Wine Producers’ stand T34 in the Grand Hall. This is a new departure for Exton Park and its talented winemaker Corinne Seely. The wine made entirely from the 2014 vintage – but not named as such is an exclusive blend of the older Pinot Meunier plots in the 55 acre vineyard, planted in 2003 and onwards. In the new state-of-the-art winery each plot was vinified and kept separately to provide a wide-ranging palette when Seely created the final cuvée from this exceptional year. It was then bottled in green glass, not only to differentiate between the current, award-winning Roée NV, but also to preserve the colour and quality of the sensitive Meunier grape and after 12 months on the lees, was disgorged earlier this year – ready for its first appearance in May. Showing the true Meunier characteristics, the Exton Park Pinot Meunier Rosé is fresh and delicate, with a remarkable spring floral style –and is, we believe, the only sparkling wine of its kind to be made in England. Wine maker’s notes: ‘With a radiant pink, almost coral, colour, this rosé is attractively perfumed with notes of early jasmine and honeysuckle on the nose. Dry – at just 6.5 g/l of residual sugar – it is still surprisingly full in the mouth, displaying a gingerbread spiciness and a fruity white peach finish.’ Corinne Seely, Head Winemaker

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Mumm Celebrates Formula E with Mumm Grand Cordon

By Glass of Bubbly / 29th April 2016

Maison Mumm, the official partner of the FIA Formula E Championship, is marking the Paris E Prix by unveiling Mumm Grand Cordon, its revolutionary new Champagne bottle, destined to become he ultimate icon of celebration. DRIVING THE FUTURE Hailed as the future of motorsport, Formula E is the world’s first all-electric racing series, which aims…

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Enjoy May Bank Holidays with Billecart-Salmon

Enjoy May Bank Holidays with Billecart-Salmon

By Glass of Bubbly / 29th April 2016

The sun is shining, the flowers are in bloom and although it’s still a little chilly it seems that Spring may finally have sprung! With the Great British picnic and barbecue season on its way, what better way to celebrate the Early May and Spring Bank Holidays (02 May and 30 May respectively) than with…

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Chinese Afternoon Tea at Harrods

By Glass of Bubbly / 28th April 2016

On Monday 25th April, contemporary Chinese restaurant Chai Wu, will launch a new Chinese Afternoon Tea menu. Located on the fifth floor of Harrods, Knightsbridge’s world-famous luxury department store, the restaurant will host a unique tea experience; embracing the rich history of Chinese tea and indulging guests with a feast of refined cuisine, presenting an…

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HRH The Duke of Kent visits Albury Vineyard in Surrey

HRH The Duke of Kent visits Albury Vineyard in Surrey

By Glass of Bubbly / 28th April 2016

It was the perfect end to a day packed with royal duties: His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent sat relaxed in a sun-drenched vineyard in Albury and toasted the Queen’s birthday in a cocktail created especially for the occasion – Albury Royal. Nick Wenman, who planted the vineyard in 2009, showed the Duke and…

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Ridgeview English Sparkling features in Michel Roux Jr’s The Craftsmen’s Dinner

By Glass of Bubbly / 28th April 2016

English sparkling winery, Ridgeview is delighted to feature in Michel Roux Jr’s series The Craftsmen’s Dinner. In conjunction with The Balvenie Distillery, the show features stories from remarkable producers and is being aired exclusively on YouTube. The Roberts family and their business in Ditchling, Sussex, is one of only six companies included, and in their…

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Castle Brook English Sparkling Wine

Castle Brook English Sparkling Wine

By Glass of Bubbly / 28th April 2016

Tucked away in the beautiful meandering Wye Valley of South Herefordshire, Castle Brook’s vines were planted in 2004 on the site of an ancient Roman vineyard. The vineyard is run by the Chinn family, who are best known for producing Wye Valley Asparagus at Cobrey Farms in Herefordshire. The steep south-facing slopes and warm western air help…

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Simpsons Wine Estate Embarking on Phase Two

By Glass of Bubbly / 27th April 2016

Simpsons Wine Estate in Barham, Kent, is embarking on phase two of its exciting sparkling wine development.  They are currently preparing their second vineyard site for plantation in mid May and are awaiting news about DEFRA grant funding in order to begin the creation of a state-of-the-art winery. This will be launched in September this…

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