Sparkling Wine News
Danebury Coassack English Sparkling Wine
Danebury is an award-winning boutique English wine producer, located on a stunning private estate in Stockbridge, Hampshire, formerly the site of a prestigious racehorse training yard. Seven acres of beautiful organic vineyards produce a sparkling brut of exceptional quality, which can be found in many of the best restaurants and hotels in and around London…
More English Sparkling Wine to Discover at M&S
Marks and Spencers have increased their range of English sparkling wines with new labels from existing suppliers Halfpenny Green Vineyards, Eastcott Estate and Plumpton College. There will also be sparkling wine from new suppliers Bluebell Vineyard Estates, Camel Valley, Castlebrook, Digby Fine English, Giffords Hall and Hambledon Vineyards. They include a Dornfelder sparkling rosé, sparkling rosé from…
Freixenet in Talks of Buyout
Freixenet, a family-owned business based in Catalonia, Spain and the biggest producer of Cava has resumed talks with German group Henkell, who were looking to buy into the business a couple of weeks ago. Negotiations had to be postponed due to a death in the family of the board of directors. There are unconfirmed reports suggesting…
Casa Bianchi, Argentinia Sparkling Wine
Casa Bianchi has its roots in Italy when in 1910 Don Valentin Bianchi came to Argentina from Fasano, Italy. After several different jobs and hard work, Don Valentin realised his dream of having a vineyard and winery. In 1934, after overcoming several difficulties, he managed to obtain recognition in Buenos Aires thus getting the award…
Discover more English Sparkling Wine at Waitrose
Waitrose already stocks the widest range of English and Welsh wine in a supermarket and have now announced that this Spring they are expanding their range by a quarter. For ten of the English wine producers new to the supermarket’s shelves, this will be their first listing in a multiple retailer. Waitrose wine buyer Rebecca…
HRH The Duke of Kent to Visit Albury Vineyard
His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent will be visiting Albury Vineyard on Wednesday 20th April to meet the team, view the vineyard and taste Albury wines. The visit comes the day before Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th birthday. “We are incredibly excited that HRH The Duke of Kent is visiting Albury Vineyard. We are…
Asolo Prosecco DOCG Superiore: Year of the Extra Brut
2015 is a vintage year for Prosecco Extra Brut. The production is estimated to be around 200.000 bottles. Asolo is known as the ‘Pearl of Treviso’. Set at the western edge of the Colli Asolani ridge and the foot of the Venetian Alps. On the southern side of the town, plains slope gently down towards the…
Villa Schinosa Falanghina Spumante
Villa Schinosa is a winery located in the beautiful Apulia (Puglia) region at the south-eastern tip of Italy. Under the control of Ferdinand and Corrado Capece Minutolo, all grapes at Villa Schinosa are selected and vinified from their own vineyards. Falanghina Spumante is made from 100% Falaghina grapes, a local white grape variety characterised by its citrusy aromas and apple and pear flavours….
Kleine Zalze Method Cap Classique
In the heart of the stunning Stellenbosch Winelands lies the century-old gem of the Kleine Zalze estate. First opened in 1685, it wasn’t until 1695 the first grapes were produced. Kobus Basson is currently the sole owner of Kleine Zalze since 2015. Bordering the provincial town of Stellenbosch, affectionately known as ‘Little Europe’, Kleine Zalze provides an escape to…