Sparkling Wine News
Domaine Jean Bourdy Crémant du Jura
Jean-François Bourdy has been managing the historic Jura vineyards of Domaine Jean Bourdy since 1990. The history of this house, however, is amongst the longest commercial histories in any sector in any country: the Bourdy family became involved (through marriage) only in 1896, but Jean-François represents the 15th generation of family ownership stretching back to…
German Sparkling Wine from Weingut im Zwölberich
Hartmut Heintz took over the Zwölberich vineyards from his father Walter in 1985 and pushed the estate’s natural approach towards organic and then biodynamic certification. With just 80 acres (33 hectares) of the fertile Lower Nahe that had been producing wine since 1711, the estate’s renewed dedication to natural production seemed to fit with the…
New Sparkling Wine Glasses Designed by Sarah Chadwick
Sarah Chadwick is the artist behind a new range of glassware inspired by her surroundings and imagination. Manufactured by a pottery in Stoke-on-Trent, where there are ten different processes all by hand which the glasses go through before completion including the silk screen printing for a greater quality finish. Chadwick says “I have approached the glassware designs no…
Kingsland Drinks & M&S Launch Sparkling Wine
Kingsland Drinks, an independent UK supplier of wine and spirits, has teamed up with major UK retailer M&S to launch their own sparkling wine. Called Wave Break Pink Fizz, the wine is made from Californian Muscat grapes and has an ABV of 11%. Described as ‘fresh & fruity’, the drink is aiming to be a good beginners drink…
Enjoy the Summer Sporting Season with Digby English Sparkling Wine
Ahead of the Summer sporting season and the 2016 Olympic Games, Digby Fine English launch the nationwide sale of Digby Leander Pink NV with the most influential retailers (RRP £29.99), plus hotels and restaurants that fit the wine’s discerning yet spontaneous spirit. To celebrate Digby’s ground-breaking partnership with Leander Club and the launch, Digby have sponsored…
Ridgeview & Chapel Down English Sparkling Wine Official Suppliers for Downing Street
English wine producers Chapel Down and Ridgeview have been chosen to be the official suppliers for Downing Street receptions it has been announced. This confirms the Government’s commitment to supporting the growth and success of the burgeoning UK food and drink industry. Ridgeview from Sussex and Chapel Down from Kent were present at the Food…
Celebrate English Wine Week with Hush Heath
Hush Heath is all set to celebrate English Wine Week (28 May-5 June) with a number of events; this campaign is designed to raise awareness of English wine across the country. Owner Richard Balfour-Lynn will host two dinners at Hush Heath Hospitality venues in Kent, while sales director Hilary Green will welcome guests at establishments…
Collalto Prosecco, Historic Producers from Treviso
Azienda Agricola Conte Collalto is one of the most historic and prestigious producers in the Province of Treviso, a leading family in the history as far back as 958 AD. Collalto sources its grapes exclusively from its own estate vineyards, producing an unmistakable elegant, confident and delicious wine. Collalto possesses a profound understanding of Conegliano…
Major Breakthrough for English Wines in the USA
English wines achieve a major export breakthrough as The British Bottle Company announces a partnership with Vine Street Imports to make its portfolio available throughout the USA. The British Bottle Company represents twenty premium British drinks brands including English sparkling wine. A selection of these will now be imported by Vine Street and sold via…