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Celebrate English Wine Week with Luton Hoo Hotel

By Glass of Bubbly / 27th May 2015

From the Queen serving Nyetimber, to Sharpham Dart Valley Reserve winning Gold as well as a coveted ‘By The Glass’ award in the Sommelier Wine Awards 2014, there can be no denying that English wine is making serious waves, both home and abroad. To celebrate English Wine Week, Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa are holding…

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Chewton Glen Celebrates English Wine Week

Chewton Glen Celebrates English Wine Week

By Glass of Bubbly / 27th May 2015

Chewton Glen, a luxury country house hotel and spa set in 130 acres of beautiful Hampshire countryside on the edge of the New Forest. They have been championing English wines for many years and offers one of the most extensive wine lists in the UK. Join them for lunch from Monday 25th – Friday 29th May…

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Celebrate English Wine Week with Hambledon Open Day

By Glass of Bubbly / 27th May 2015

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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Camel Valley Rosé Brut

Celebrate English Wine Week with Camel Valley

By Glass of Bubbly / 27th May 2015

The Lindo Family and vineyard team invite you to enjoy some history and ‘Camel Valley in a glass’ during the 2015 English Wine Week, 25-30 May 2015. Sam Lindo says: ‘As well as doing tours and wine by the glass at the vineyard, we will be encouraging as many of our trade friends as possible…

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tendil lombardi champagne

Tendil & Lombardi: Blanc de Blancs and Blanc de Noirs

By Glass of Bubbly / 27th May 2015

Blanc de Blancs Tasting: Pale yellow.  Fresh melon, pear, tangerine and mint on the nose, with a subtle chalky quality adding lift.  Juicy and fruit-driven, with vibrant citrus and melon flavors complemented by richer poached pear and fig notes.  Finishes with tangy minerality and very good spicy persistence.  This suave, seamless Champagne would make a…

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Champagne Piot Sévillano

By Glass of Bubbly / 27th May 2015

The Piot-Sévillano family is the latest in a line of 8 generations of Champagne makers. It began in the 19th century; following the phylloxera outbreak which ravaged vineyards, the family diversified and started growing Montmorency cherries.  It was Emile Piot (1880-1969), an expert in grafting plants, who dedicated the grounds to grape production. Vineyards 99%…

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Misal Special Selection

By Glass of Bubbly / 27th May 2015

Misal Rouge – Demi Sec Terran sorts, Muscatel Rose of Poreč and Istrian Malvasia are used for the production of this attractive sparkling wine. We recommend it as desert sparkling wine with pastry with little or no cream, such as Istrian fritule (plain dark-flour fritter) and kroštule (region typical fried pastry), also with fruit, especially…

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No.1 Family Estate: Cuvée Virginie 2006

By Glass of Bubbly / 27th May 2015

Cuvée Virginie is blended from 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay and crafted especially by Daniel as a proud tribute to his daughter Virginie. Almost four years on lees has produced a Methode Champenoise displaying many dimensions, it is well-rounded and has good yeast autolysis, a hallmark of this winemaker’s well-known style. Tasting Notes: “Pale…

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Tendil & Lombardi: Rosés

By Glass of Bubbly / 27th May 2015

Cuvée Rosé This rosé shows a lot of personality, with nut and spice aromas and flavors lacing notes of kirsch, ripe raspberry, peach and candied citrus peel. This is well-balanced and accessible, displaying a slight grain to the texture and juicy acidity that results in a lip-smacking finish! Cuvée Rosé  Vintage 2007 Well-cut and aromatic,…

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