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English Sparkling Wine Book
Ancient Land, Pastures New: The Unfiltered Journey Behind England’s Top Sparkling Wines Written by Christopher Cooke, Ancient Land, Pastures New takes readers on an intimate journey through the demanding world of creating a boutique English vineyard. Blending personal diary entries, viticultural insights, and humorous anecdotes, Cooke’s narrative sheds light on the gritty process of organic…
The Bubbly Promise Of Arabilis Wines
Is there a doctor in the house? At Arabilis Wines, there are two. We doubt any winery anywhere could top the educational credentials that Allison and Kenny McMahon bring to the table. They met and completed their graduate work at Washington State University. Allison’s dissertation focused on the sensory evaluation of red wine. Kenny concentrated…
Zero Alcohol Sparkling Wines For Dry January
After an amazing Christmas with so much fine wine, beers, and spirits to relish in, some people like to head into January and take a break from Alcohol, yet still want to enjoy the drinks they love. The first Dry January took place in 2013, with the campaign being delivered by Alcohol Change UK, the…
Gruppo Lunelli: A Concrete Commitment to Sustainability
For the first time, a Sustainability Report covering all Gruppo Lunelli companies is presented. Gruppo Lunelli presents for the first time its Sustainability Report, a document drawn up according to GRI international standards, which brings together the numerous initiatives implemented by its member companies, with the aim of reconciling economic growth with social and environmental…
Made in Brazil: Why You Should Try Brazilian Sparkling Wines
For those who love bubbles, exploring new horizons is essential. So, let’s set aside Champagne, Prosecco, and Cava for a moment and take a sip of Brazilian sparkling wines. As a proud Brazilian and a sparkling wine enthusiast, I’m thrilled to say that Brazil is producing sparkling wines of exceptional quality and increasingly gaining global…
English and Welsh growers hold their own in challenging year
WineGB Harvest Summary: Provisional 2024 Data Despite testing conditions, also experienced across Europe, a small but good quality crop was achieved in 2024, reflective of an increasingly mature and skilled workforce, the WineGB Harvest Yield Survey reveals. Key takeaways for this season: Industry maturity and understanding of vineyard management came to the fore. Expertise, resilience,…
The Harvest
‘So where are you from?’ he asked me. We were on a break from harvesting, having just worked like slaves for several hours. ‘Scotland. I drove down yesterday.’ ‘Have you moved down here then?’ ‘No, I came for the experience.’ “What, of grape picking!’ The incredulousness of this man was understandable. I had driven about…
Casa Valduga Is a Sparkling Example of Brazilian Winemaking
Now we know. Brazil has fantastic sparkling wine. My daughter brought back a bottle of 2022 Casa Valduga Brut from a recent visit to Brazil, presenting the opportunity for my first taste of Brazilian bubbly. In 1875, the first immigrant from the Valduga family arrived in Brazil. Coming from the city of Rovereto, in northern…
Sherry Amor – Tasting Aged Sherry
On a mission to make the nation fall back in love with Sherry, Richard Oakley has created a new company called ‘Sherry Amor‘, offering collections of Sherry, exploring different styles, producers and ageing potential. It’s Great To Speak With You, Richard, What Inspired You To Create And Launch Your New Company ‘Sherry Amor’? “I’ve always…