Sparkling Wine News
Nyetimber Classic Cuvee 2010
The Classic Cuvee 2010 is pale golden in colour with gentle, fine bubbles that fill the nose with toasty, spicy and complex aromas showing wonderful development after more than three years on lees in the cellar. The palate supports these complex aromas with honey, almond, pastry and baked apple flavours. Cherie Spriggs, Nyetimber’s head winemaker,…
Hart of Gold ~ English Sparkling Wine
Justin Howard-Sneyd MW has spent years buying wine and advising winemakers on how to make and market their wines, so has now decided to put his money where his mouth is and launch his own English Sparkling Wine. After working at Chapel Down in 1997, Justin went on to buy English wine for Safeway, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose,…
Celebrate English Wine Week at a Vineyard
Polgoon Vineyards is offering FREE wine tastings in the shop and deli for the whole of English Wine Week. They will also have a range of food pairings on offer including some delicious Cornish cheeses and Cornish chocolates. Lovell’s Vineyards, producers of the delicious Elagr Wines range, are opening their doors to visitors to celebrate English…
The J 2004 Late Disgorged Vintage Brut
The J 2004 Late Disgorged Vintage Brut features elegant aromas of honey and Bosc pear. A delicate mushroom aroma lures you in for the first sip. A slight toasted almond adds to the aroma layers that continue in the mouth with honeydew melon and citrus flavors. An excellent balance of creaminess is the hallmark of…
J Brut Rosé
From the Californian vineyards of J winery comes the J Brut Rosé. The J Brut Rosé sparkles with a luminous pink salmon hue and exudes delicate aromas of strawberry, fresh cream, and a surprising earthy brioche characteristic. On the palate, the wine opens with flavors of tangerine, rose petal, and raspberry. The bright, delightfully fresh acidity of…
J Vineyards Winery
The story of J Vineyards & Winery begins in 1986, when Judy Jordan followed her dream of starting a winery specializing in sparkling wine. Her belief that soil enriches the flavors of the fruit of the vine influenced her pursuit of unique terroir and “a sense of place” for growing wine grapes. This journey led…
J Vintage Brut
The 2008 vintage features elegant coconut, brioche, and succulent honey aromas, mixed with soft citrus notes of lime, Meyer lemon, and tangerine. There’s a creamy mouthfeel that’s almost viscous. Because of extended yeast contact, there are many intricate nuances that make this a decadent delight. Full flavors are accented with baking spices, cinnamon, and caramel,…
English Wine Week 23rd-31st May
English Wine Week is a national marketing campaign, designed to raise awareness and availability of English wine across the country in both the off- and on-trade and consequently amongst British consumers. Last year saw a four-fold increase in uptake by the trade, with a sharp spike in sales. This year’s English Wine Week, which takes…
Celebrate English Wine Week with Hambledon Open Day
Celebrate English Wine Week with Hambledon’s Open Day on the 30th May at 11am. You are invited to a tour, tasting and picnic in the vineyard. After a tour of the vineyard and winery sample Hambledon sparkling wine followed by a luxury picnic and 1/2 bottle of Classic Cuvee per person. We will supply picnic rugs, hampers and…