Sparkling Wine News
Illinois Sparkling Wine Co. – Dollface the The Bride
Check out these ladies from the Illinois Sparkling Wine Co! Dollface Demi-Sec, Sparkling Rosé Much like the ladies of the ‘30s and ‘40s, Dollface has some serious depth behind that pretty face. Under the cherry red colour and taste of fruit lies an unexpected blend of baker’s chocolate, orange peel and cinnamon. Try this if you like:…
Illinois Sparkling Wine Co.
In the vineyards in Illinois, USA, amazing traditional method sparkling wine is being grown. It may seem like an unlikely area, but the conditions in Illinois make for great wine. It provides a cooler climate for growing grapes. Generally, grapes that have higher acidity levels tend to thrive in cool climates. In recent years, certain types…
Grant Burge Wines
Grant Burge Wines was founded in 1988 by Grant and his wife Helen, and is located in the heart of the Barossa Valley, Australia. Grant Burge is a fifth-generation Barossa Vigneron and considered one of the most respected and innovative forces in the Australian wine industry. With help from his family, he has followed in the…
No.1 Family Estate: Cuvée Adele
Pioneering Methode Traditionelle maker, Daniel Le Brun produces a vintage cuvee in only those years he considers to be outstanding in quality. Cuvée Adele is blended from hand-picked grapes which are whole bunch pressed, blended from 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir, and crafted especially by Daniel as a proud tribute to his wife Adele….
Demand Soaring for English and Welsh Bubbly
The increase in sales for English and Welsh sparkling wine is continuing to gain momentum, with Waitrose reporting a 177% increase in only one week. Supermarkets such as Marks & Spencer’s are stocking more UK wines due their popularity with customers – Waitrose now stocks over 100 English and Welsh wines, the largest range in any supermarket. With sales nearly…
Squerryes Estate, Kent
The 2,500 acres of the Squerryes estate reside in the Kent Downs, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The borders rest on Surrey to the west and Greater London to the north. The Warde family first moved to the estate in 1731 and have lived there ever since. Now in the 8th generation of the family,…
Official launch of English Wine Week, 23rd-31st May, 2015
English Wine Week, a national campaign designed to raise awareness and availability of English wine across the country in both the off- and on-trade, will be officially launched Annual Trade and Press tasting. Last year saw a four-fold increase in uptake by the trade, with a sharp spike in sales. This year’s English Wine Week…
English Wine Producers revs up for a busy summer
Ahead of what promises to be another busy summer, English Wine Producers (EWP) is gearing up for its Annual Trade and Press Tasting, followed by a generic presence at the London Wine Fair and English Wine Week, all taking place in May. Annual Trade and Press tasting, Monday 11th May English Wine Producers will open…
No.1 Family Estate: No.1 Cuvée
Released in 1999, No.1 Cuvée was the first wine ever produced at the No.1 Family Estate and is now one of New Zealands most highly regarded Methode Traditionelle wines. Since it’s release it has gained recognition throughout New Zealand and the international market, winning numerous trophies (including IWSC and Winestate), gold medals and five star awards. Winemaker: Daniel…