Glass of Bubbly
Demand Soaring for English and Welsh Bubbly
The increase in sales for English and Welsh sparkling wine is continuing to gain momentum, with Waitrose reporting a 177% increase in only one week. Supermarkets such as Marks & Spencer’s are stocking more UK wines due their popularity with customers – Waitrose now stocks over 100 English and Welsh wines, the largest range in any supermarket. With sales nearly…
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Champagne Sanger: Voyage 360
This cuvée brings to mind a tasty journey in the heart of Champagne, with its balanced blending of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier, coming from 42 villages of the Champagne area ; it faithfully mirrors the contribution of the former students… An endless discovery of the diversity of Champagne vineyards. Voyage 360 is produced with grapes…
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Oliver’s Glass Bubbles Over
Edge Hotel School undergraduate Oliver Harris is celebrating after being awarded £1,000 by leading Champagne House Moët et Chandon, to help him with his studies. Oliver, aged 21, who is studying for his BA in Hotel Management at Wivenhoe House hotel on the University of Essex’s Colchester Campus, is the first recipient of this award,which…
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Squerryes Estate, Kent
The 2,500 acres of the Squerryes estate reside in the Kent Downs, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The borders rest on Surrey to the west and Greater London to the north. The Warde family first moved to the estate in 1731 and have lived there ever since. Now in the 8th generation of the family,…
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Official launch of English Wine Week, 23rd-31st May, 2015
English Wine Week, a national campaign designed to raise awareness and availability of English wine across the country in both the off- and on-trade, will be officially launched Annual Trade and Press tasting. Last year saw a four-fold increase in uptake by the trade, with a sharp spike in sales. This year’s English Wine Week…
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English Wine Producers revs up for a busy summer
Ahead of what promises to be another busy summer, English Wine Producers (EWP) is gearing up for its Annual Trade and Press Tasting, followed by a generic presence at the London Wine Fair and English Wine Week, all taking place in May. Annual Trade and Press tasting, Monday 11th May English Wine Producers will open…
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No.1 Family Estate: No.1 Cuvée
Released in 1999, No.1 Cuvée was the first wine ever produced at the No.1 Family Estate and is now one of New Zealands most highly regarded Methode Traditionelle wines. Since it’s release it has gained recognition throughout New Zealand and the international market, winning numerous trophies (including IWSC and Winestate), gold medals and five star awards. Winemaker: Daniel…
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Singapore Airlines serves Taittinger Champagne
Business class customers on Singapore airlines will be welcomed with Taittinger Prelude “Grands Crus” Champagne. This refined cuvée is made with the first pressings of an equal portion of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes from only 100% Grand Cru vineyards. The wine is subtle and fresh on the nose as the initial mineral aromas give way…
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No. 1 Family Estate, New Zealand
No. 1 Family Estate Winery is wholly family-owned wine producing business located in the vineyards of Marlborough, New Zealand. Daniel Le Brun originally launched the winery in 1997, along with his wife Adele and their two children, Virginie and Remy. Using state-of-the-art equpment imported from Champagne, the estate prides itself on producing wines using methode…
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