Sparkling Wine News
Jascots Launches Sparkling Wine on Tap
Jascots launches its own brand Italian sparkling wine on draught called ‘Vino Vispo’. Jascots have developed Vino Vispo with their partner producer Enrico Bedin from Veneto Italy, who already supply their Prosecco range. “Though it is made from Glera which is the same grape variety that makes Prosecco, Vino Vispo is a separate product entirely….
Kent and Sussex Wine Tours
Launching this May, Kent and Sussex Wine Tours offer the chance to tour a selection of regional vineyards and wineries, learn more about the industry, and taste the products of this exciting emerging wine region. With wine tours proving popular in other international wine growing regions, this development in the English wine tourism industry has…
News from Simpsons Wine Estate
Simpsons’ Wine Estate is delighted to announce the appointment of Darryl Kemp as Farm Manager starting on the 20th April 2015. Darryl brings a wealth of wine industry experience to this post having worked extensively in the UK and New Zealand with the likes of Exton Park, Nyetimber, Laverstoke Park and most recently Newhall Vineyards….
The Rise of Prosecco
Prosecco is becoming more and more popular and there is definitely a new trend for enjoying Prosecco as an everyday drink rather than enjoying it only on special occasions. Recent market research has shown that shoppers in Britain spent more on Prosecco than Champagne for the first time last year with £181.8million spent on Prosecco, compared to…
English Sparkling Day ~ St George’s Day
Enjoy a very special evening celebrating the inaugural “English Sparkling Day” on the 23rd April. Enjoy a sumptuous 3 course dinner at The Oxford Kitchen, prepared by Executive Chef, John Footman, accompanied by three English sparkling wines from Meonhill. Special Guests include Head Butler and Sommelier of Balliol College, Yannick Joseph and Didier Pierson, a 5th…
Court Garden Ditchling Reserve 2010 Vintage
Court Garden have announced their new English Sparkling Wine, Ditchling Reserve It is a blend of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier from the wonderful 2010 vintage. The wine spent nine months in French Oak Barrel before bottling, just enough time to give a rounder mouthfeel and a hint of vanilla. With a straw hue and a delicate…
Sparkling de Léoube
Château Léoube’s Estate is on the sun and salt-drenched shores of the Mediterranean. Léoube has 70 hectares of vineyard with a mineral-rich soil and produces wines of real distinction, with all harvesting done by hand. Sparkling de Léoube is a traditional method sparkling rosé from Provence. Lively and fresh, this wine has a beautiful pale colour with some delicate pale pink…
Rack & Riddle Announces New Sparkling Wine Private Label Blends
Rack & Riddle Custom Wine Services, one of the nation’s largest winemaking operations specializing in sparkling wine, has rolled out five new private label sparkling wines. The non-vintage Brut, Blanc de Noirs, Blanc de Blancs, Brut Rosé, and Moscato varietals are crafted in the traditional French method and are sourced from select North Coast and…
Rack & Riddle Sparkling Wines
North Coast Blanc de Blancs Beautiful green apple and tropical notes in the aroma follows through in the mouth with a smooth fine mousse. This wine finishes with lingering light tropical flavors. 100% Chardonnay. North Coast Brut Citrus, Pear, & floral aromas with a hint of yeast. The fine mousse brings forth the light citrus,…