Sparkling Wine News
Meet The Winemaker, Sam Lindo – Camel Valley
In our second article we meet Sam Lindo, the rising star of Camel Valley vineyard and son of founder Bob Lindo, a retired RAF pilot, who with his wife panted the first vines her in 1989. For those of you that are familiar with Camel Valley you’ll know that over the last two decades or…
Gordon Ramsay offers English Sparkling Wine in Bourdeaux Restaurant
Gordon Ramsay’s new restaurant, Le Pressoir d’Argent in Bordeaux’s 5 Star Grand Hôtel offers a selection of English sparkling wines, including Camel Valley, Gusbourne Estate, Ridgeview and Coates & Seely. Executive Chef Gilad Peled has a wealth of fine dining experience. In 2007, he worked alongside Gordon Ramsay and three Michelin-starred chef Clare Smyth at Restaurant Gordon…
Own Brand Prosecco Superiore
With Prosecco overtaking Champagne in terms of volume and value sales, more consumers than ever in the UK are selecting Prosecco as their fizz of choice. Just Perfect Wines, has launched a new own branded Prosecco offering alongside their branded range, all produced by wineries located in the premium DOCG Prosecco region. Aimed at the the premium corporate and hospitality market, own branded Prosecco Superiore is ideal for use at corporate or hospitality events, for gifts of promotion. Branding and labelling can be styled to any design and are available for volumes of…
Zonin Launches Prosecco Black, Grey and White Editions
Zonin has always produced Prosecco with 100% Glera grapes, but have now introduced some new prosecco styles, Prosecco Black, Prosecco Grey and Prosecco White. The DOC regulation for Prosecco allows the Glera grape to be blended with up to 15% of three other varieties: Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio and Pinot Bianco. The colours of these grapes in English are black, grey and…
English Producers to Host the French Wine Trade this Weekend
The French wine trade and press are visiting England as part of Vinocamp this weekend. Vinocamp is a forum that takes place over two days, bringing together wine trade professionals, innovators and commentators to discuss topical issues related to wine, including digital communication, markets, entrepreneurship and working together on future developments. The event also includes…
Exton Park launches first vintage sparkling wine, Blanc de Blancs 2011
Exton Park has a 55 acre vineyard in the heart of Hampshire’s prized South Downs chalk slopes. The Blanc de Blancs 2011 is made from 100% Chardonnay solely from the pure chalk terroir from the top of the property – the oldest plot in the vineyard. Previously, the three award-winning wines launched by Exton Park…
Fancy helping to make your own Glass of Bubbly?
In the UK, as in Champagne, grapes for sparkling wine need to be picked by hand. This is a labour intensive process, which can go on over several weeks as different varieties, and even different clone / rootstock combinations of the same variety, all ripen at different rates. Careful analysis of sugar levels rising and…
Chianti producer Piccini launches sparkling wine
The Piccini family are fourth generation wine producers based in the Chianti region, of Italy, they have branched out with a sparkling wine called Piccini 1882, this spumante is made with a blend of Glera grapes, (used in Prosecco) and Chardonnay. This is an fresh, easy drinking sparkling wine with delicate citrus fruit and floral notes….
6 Misconceptions about Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Sparkling wine is only for celebrations Bubbly is ideal for a party, but it’s great for so much more too. Take food pairing for example – Champagne and sparkling wine is a fantastic compliment to a variety of foods, such as seafood, desserts and cheeses, to name just a few. Having a glass of bubbly in the garden on…