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Three Choirs Classic Cuvée
One of England’s oldest vineyards, located in the heart of Gloucestershire. Three Choirs offers romantic getaways, weekend breaks, and a wonderful brasserie along with wine tastings. “Very fresh and clean, with a delightful display of green apples, pears, gooseberries and more to enjoy, then we discover some wild floral notes spreading across the aroma, with…
Woodchurch Chardonnay Brut 2017
Woodchurch is a family business established by Graham and Donna Barbour in Kent during the year of 2009. They then planted 10,000 vines in 2010, with the vineyard being 20m above sea level, it has the perfect aspect for growing vines. Woodchurch then released their first vintage in 2015 and are now producing a range…
Prosecco
What is Prosecco? Why is Prosecco so popular? Why are some so cheap? Why can real Prosecco only be produced in Italy? Is there good & bad Prosecco? There are so many questions to be asked and answered in the world of Prosecco. It gives jobs to tens of thousands of individuals and joy to…
Weingut Jordan – Riesling Brut Grand Reserve
The Story of this Austrian Winery, Jordan Wine Estate, starts all the way back in 1858, when the knowledge of wine and winemaking descended generation after generation into the mind of Simone Hiller-Jordan, who took over and has been running her modern family winery since 2010 with her husband Hannes. “Green notes, freshly cut grass, with…
Vintage Blanquette from Limoux and Sparkling from a New Mexico Winery
Sun-kissed Venice, Florida, was the setting for an elegant wine dinner I recently helped orchestrate. An acquaintance had purchased a wine collection, and he invited me to peruse the bottles and select several for a pairing dinner. The meal featured five courses and nine bottles of wine for our group of eight. My wife and…
Castello Bonomi – Franciacorta Brut Rosé 2020
In 2008, Castello Bonomi became part of Casa Paladin, a family-owned group of wineries, located in Italy’s most prestigious denominations. The Paladin family continues with consistency what was started by the Bonomi family, “Summer red berries, strawberries, light pastry notes, pink rose petals, and a touch of dry creaminess on the aroma. The palate is…
Unusual Grape Varieties Used For Sparkling Wine: Nerello Mascalese
This native Sicilian grape variety is mainly found on the Eastern part of the island, around the city of Catania, where it usually grows on the steep slopes of the Etna. This explains the prolific notes of flint and smoky spices. By itself, it is a wonderful variety that produces elegant and high-quality red and…
Pairing Sparkling Wine with TV Shows
What’s your favourite sparkling wine and TV show pairing? Choosing a good sparkling wine to enjoy while watching a TV show is fun. Below are some of the best types of sparkling wines to enjoy while playing these popular TV show genres. Drama A good drama TV show requires compelling characters with depth, strong acting…
Sandridge Barton Classic Cuvée 2021
Sandridge Barton Estate is located on the east bank of the River Dart, just south of Stoke Gabriel, spreading across 450 acres, with a history stretching back over 40 years. “Wild floral notes, freshly cut grass, open air countryside garden aromas, touch of minerals on a delicate scale, with wet stone, and even some notes…