Sparkling Wine News
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…
Celebrate English Wine Week with Camel Valley
The Lindo Family and vineyard team invite you to enjoy some history and ‘Camel Valley in a glass’ during the 2015 English Wine Week, 25-30 May 2015. Sam Lindo says: ‘As well as doing tours and wine by the glass at the vineyard, we will be encouraging as many of our trade friends as possible…
Misal Special Selection
Misal Rouge – Demi Sec Terran sorts, Muscatel Rose of Poreč and Istrian Malvasia are used for the production of this attractive sparkling wine. We recommend it as desert sparkling wine with pastry with little or no cream, such as Istrian fritule (plain dark-flour fritter) and kroštule (region typical fried pastry), also with fruit, especially…
No.1 Family Estate: Cuvée Virginie 2006
Cuvée Virginie is blended from 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay and crafted especially by Daniel as a proud tribute to his daughter Virginie. Almost four years on lees has produced a Methode Champenoise displaying many dimensions, it is well-rounded and has good yeast autolysis, a hallmark of this winemaker’s well-known style. Tasting Notes: “Pale…
Les Deux Chèvres
Les Deux Chèvres is a luxury hotel in Bourgogne, France, close to Dijon. As well as offering beautiful accommodations, Les Deux Chèvres specialises in Burgundy wines. They have their own shop that sells wines and organises wine tours including most recent ‘Burgundy en Bio’ tour with author and former chemist Bill Nanson. Burgundy Sparkling Wine They sell a…