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Santa Barbara County has First Pinot Meunier Harvest
The first planting of Pinot Meunier in Santa Barbara County was harvested in August at Riverbench Vineyard & Winery. Pinot Meunier is known to add body and depth to sparkling wines so Riverbench planted an acre of the grape. It produced 1.75 tons and is expected to produce 3 tons by next year, according to…
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Ginking – Gin & English Sparkling Wine
Litmus Wines have launched a new product combining gin and English sparkling wine. Ginking is described as a light and refreshing, low-alcohol (8.5%) pre-mixed sparkling beverage, best served in a flute with a twist of orange peel. Ginking is the concept of founder John Worontschak. Based at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking, Surrey, the company is involved with wine projects…
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Private noSO: the original perception of Prosecco Superiore
Private noSO is a unique and rare Prosecco Superiore DOCG is perfect as a gift for the year’s most anticipated toast. The result of more than ten years of research, Private noSO Prosecco Superiore, created without added sulphites. NoSO is one of the original expressions of the Glera grape variety, which, together with Relio, Garnei…
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First Sparkling Wine from Catalonia for Torres Family
The Torres family is introducing its first sparkling wine produced in Catalonia using the traditional method. Cuvée Esplendor Vardon Kennett 2013 is produced at the Torres vineyards in the Penedès. The blend comprises Pinot Noir and Chardonnay as well as a small amount of Xarel-lo, which are all carefully selected and hand-picked. The sparkling wine…
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Champagne Paul Goerg Launch New Vintage
Champagne Paul Goerg launch their latest vintage 2007. 2007 is an unusual vintage, one of the few in Champagne when harvest started in August, like 2003 and 2011. After a very hot and sunny spring, the following months were rather gloomy with a lot of rain. Nevertheless, this cool weather did not impact the vines…
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Discover the Veneto Prosecco Region
Veneto is a valley north of Venice, located between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, famous for its Prosecco. Veneto is one of Italy’s most important wine-growing areas, overall, Veneto produces more bottles of DOC wine than any other area in Italy. One-fifth of Italy’s foreign tourism head towards Veneto, which is the first region in Italy in…
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Champagne Charles Gouthière et Fils
Excellent Champagnes are produced by many families and companies, in this area of France. For a special occasion, indeed, what could be better than a glass (or two) of sparkling Champagne? Grape varieties, used for Champagne productions, include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. The Champagne region of France produces an abundance of superb grapes,…
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Simpsons Sparkling in North Downs of Kent
October 26th 2016 – Charles and Ruth Simpson proudly officially open their new winery in Barham, Kent. Valued members of the national wine press and trade were there to enjoy the moment with them and the ever friendly and engaging Oz Clarke was asked to cut the ribbon and deliver a highly entertaining and educational…
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Marks & Spencer to Stock Champagne Lanson
Proud Royal Warrant Holders and one of the oldest family-run Champagne Houses, Champagne Lanson will have its Extra Age Brut NV (with gift box) on the shelves of 220 Marks & Spencer branches for the first time in the store’s history. Sue Daniels, Marks & Spencer says: “We are delighted to have Champagne Lanson’s Extra…
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