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Gusbourne Vineyard
We own 40.1 hectares of vineyards at Gusbourne Estate in Kent and a further 21.9 hectares in West Sussex, all planted with the classic grape varieties of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. At Gusbourne making wines exclusively from our own estate grown grapes is an essential part of our winemaking philosophy. Gusbourne owns 7…
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Gusbourne Estate
“Gusbourne’s philosophy is to continue to be England’s most prestigious boutique wine producer, crafting 100% of our wines from our own estate owned grapes” – Ben Walgate, Chief Exectuve Officer. Gusbourne Estate is located in Appledore in Kent, approximately 75 miles from central London and 30 miles from Canterbury, site of the architectural masterpiece of…
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And now for my next trick… The amazing changing wine!
So if you want to do something fun with wine and potentially impress your family and friends, then please read on! In my last blog, “It’s not marketing hype, the glass REALLY does make a difference!” I discovered the shape of the glass really does affect the bubbles, aroma and taste of the wine thanks…
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Champagne Charpentier
For more than two centuries, the Charpentiers have been cultivating their vineyards, in the Champagne region on the South hill-sides of the Marne valley. The very first wine-grower of these vineyards, marked on his marraige certificate, ran a post halt at Saulchery, a village near to Charly sur Marne. His business flourished very well, because…
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Corks Out
The Owner of Corks Out Ruth Yates. Corks Out was founded in 2003 by Ruth Yates, her many years wine buying and true love for wine led expansion to 5 stores and an informative website. Each member of the Corks Out team plays a vital role in making the business work and they are truly…
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Champagne Paul-Etienne Saint Germain
The Maison PAUL-ETIENNE SAINT GERMAIN was created out of the love and passion Agnès and Jean-Michel Lagneau had for their native land of Epernay, their rich winegrowing culture and their attachment to family history. As far back as they can remember, they have never left the authentic world they love so much. After 20 years…
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English wine industry celebrates record-breaking 2013 harvest figures
The harvest figures for 2013 have been released, revealing the highest production on record, a total of 33,384 hectolitres, equating to just below 4.5 million bottles, the highest volume ever, breaking a previous record of 4 million bottles in 2010. The increase reflects the ongoing rise in planting that the industry continues to experience. In…
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Champagne Gérard Brognion
Champagne Gérard Brognion have been producing Champagne for several generations in the village of Vaudemange. All their vineyards are situated on a south-facing slope in clay and limestone soil typical of the Champagne region. Using traditional methods, their noble grape varieties consist of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Vaudemange together with three other municipalities,…
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Chandon Étoile
French for star, étoile embodies the Chandon commitment to crafting the finest sparkling wine in America. Étoile is an elegant and opulent brut that’s the ultimate effervescent expression of Chandon. Étoile Brut Tiny bubbles elevate an attractive bouquet of ginger and brown spice. Appealing baked apple, honey and cinnamon flavors meld seamlessly with nutty caramel…
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