Sparkling Wine News
Maeli Moscato Giallo Fior D’Arancio
Maeli is the splendid enterprise set in the Euganean Hills and guided by Elisa Dilavanzo that has drawn new energy from the support given it by Gianluca and Desiderio Bisol, who have encouraged the search for new expressions in a grape variety that still has so much to reveal. The estate overlooks the magnificent Villa…
Kingscote Harvest supported by DJ Danny Rampling
Sussex-based international DJs Danny & Ilona Rampling help to bring in the harvest at the 150-acre Kingscote Estate in Sussex. “I’m a big fan of English wine and especially enjoy trying the wines where I live in Sussex. English wine has come on leaps and bounds and is a far more sophisticated product in recent…
Miltrentaset, stylish and high quality Cava
Miltrentaset has created a new innovated, stylish and high quality sparkling white wine that will be launching in the following weeks. Miltrentaset was born in Sant Sadurní de Noia, a small town outside of Barcelona dedicated to the creation and production of the best classic method, Cava. “Parellada”, “Macabeo” and “Xarel.lo” grapes are the main…
Larry Cherubino, Australian Sparkling Wine, new to the UK
Introducing a brand new fizz to the UK from the man himself, Larry Cherubino! Ad Hoc The Riddler NV. Their Ad Hoc range of unique regional wines are fresh, full of flavour and ripe fruit. Larry Cherubino is an award-winning winery located in Pemberton, Western Australia. Made with Chardonnay 51%, Pinot Noir 49%, this pink sparkling wine has fruity aromas with grapefruit and…
7 English Wines form ‘Vineyards of Hampshire’ group
Seven of the top vineyards across the county have formed the pro-active Vineyards of Hampshire group, with support from Hampshire Fare, the official organisation promoting the produce of what is one of the largest rural counties in England. This friendly collective, made up of Danebury, Exton Park, Cottonworth, Hambledon, Hattingley Valley, Jenkyn Place and Meonhill,…
Domaine Delmas Cuvée Mémoire Blanquette de Limoux Brut Nature 2011
Cuvée Mémoire – Blanquette de Limoux– Brut Nature 2011 Mauzac (mainly) – Chardonnay Ageing: minimum 24 months on laths – Dosage: Brut Nature, zero dosage From Tête de Cuvée selected juices obtain from the first press with low pressure extraction Oak barrels vinification and ageing during 8 months on lees Rich, complex, unctuous and mineral….
Facts about Prosecco
Most of us have heard by now that Prosecco is taking the world by storm with it’s light, fruity taste and great value. If you want to know a little more, here’s some facts about this popular Italian bubbly: Prosecco comes in two types: Frizzante (lightly sparkling) or Spumante (Fully sparkling). A standard glass of…
Hindleap Seyval Blanc Bluebell Vineyards
Seyval Blanc isn’t a grape variety that immediately springs to mind when you think of sparkling wine. Seyval Blanc isn’t the easiest grape to grow, but its resistance to cold weather has to be a plus point when planting vines in East Sussex. Seyval Blanc is typically light in style and very similar to Chenin…
Increase in English Vineyard Applications
It seems more people than ever are eager to have a piece of English land to grow their vines as 46 more applications have been submitted to HM Revenue & Customs on top of last year. It’s no surprise considering the potential of English sparkling wine, which has grown considerably in the last 10 years,…