Sparkling Wine News

Consorzio Asti DOCG Unveils New Rosé Sparkling Wine

Asti Rosé is now officially a reality. The bureaucratic process, launched at the end of 2023, has been completed, which adds the rosé category to the Asti DOCG production regulations. The new product (which may be bottled starting thirty days after publication) will be a blend composed of Moscato grapes intended for Asti DOCG (70%…

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Silverhand Estate Safari Tour

Enjoy the ultimate vineyard experience, giving you a chance to see the estate as you’ve never seen it before at Silverhand Estate, nestled in the heart of the picturesque Kent countryside. Silverhand Estate is a hidden gem that offers a unique blend of natural beauty and rich heritage. It is defining the new rules of…

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Visit Camel Valley in Cornwall

Camel Valley have been producing Award-Winning English wines in a beautiful corner of Cornwall since 1989. Take a relaxed & friendly tour of their stunning location, or just have a glass of wine on their terrace. Their unique tours are relaxed and friendly and the location is stunning; Sitting on the terrace sipping Camel Valley…

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Crouch Ridge 2026 Grand Tour & Tasting Dates

Crouch Ridge is a boutique vineyard in Essex, offering single-variety and blended, hand-picked white, rosé, and red still wines, as well as Classic Cuvee, Pinot Noir Rosé, and Blanc de Blanc sparkling wines. Come and try the wine and stay for the panoramic views of the River Crouch. 2026 Grand Tour & Tasting Dates –…

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WineGB Harvest Report 2025

As vineyards across the British Isles celebrate the start of the growing season, WineGB has published two of its annual essential key guides: the 2025 Harvest Report and the new and revised 2026 Green Book. These launch today along with the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) harvest statistics confirming WineGB’s results. The 2025 UK Harvest Report,…

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Roebuck Estates

Nestled in the heart of the West Sussex countryside, close to the picturesque market town of Petworth, Roebuck Estates was founded by two friends who shared a passion for great wine and had a clear vision: to craft exceptional vintage sparkling wines every single year that could be enjoyed all over the world. The inspiration…

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Sparkling Wines to Explore from France, Italy and Spain

Beyond Champagne, Prosecco and Cava, how many of these lesser-known sparkling wines have you tried from France, Italy and Spain? France   Crémant, a high-quality, traditionally made fizz from regions outside Champagne like Alsace, Burgundy, and Loire, offering Champagne-like complexity (brioche, nuts, citrus) at a lower price. Blanquette de Limoux, made primarily from the indigenous…

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What is the ‘Aquaoir’ Effect

Winemakers around the world are discovering that the ocean’s depths provide a unique ageing environment that can transform wine in remarkable ways. The ‘Aquaoir’ Effect Just as terroir defines land-based wine, aquaoir is being used to define sea-aged wine. So the impact of oceanic conditions—temperature, pressure, lack of light, and motion—on the ageing process. The…

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6 British vineyard experiences for 2026

Every vineyard visit is a treat but if you are looking for something exceptional here’s my top pick of unmissable vineyard experiences to add to your 2026 wish list. Blend set-jetting with a historic vineyard tour Imagine an imposing castle rich in history and royal heritage which has featured in ‘The Crown’ and many period…

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