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High Clandon Gloriana Cuvée 2018
Sibylla and Bruce Tindale founded High Clandon in 2004. Sibylla is a true enthusiast of great Champagnes and believes that the best of English sparkling wines can surpass those of France. They work with award winning winemaker and director of the Hattingley Valley Wine Estate, Emma Rice to produce their Quintessence English bubbly. What Is…
Goodworth Rosé 2021
Planted in 2016, the small family vineyard of Goodworth is nestled between the river Anton and the Church in the ancient Hampshire village of Goodworth Clatford in the Test Valley – famed for its crystal clear and trout-filled chalk streams. “Red berries, strawberries and raspberries, hints of red cherries, pink floral. Light & very easy…
Wildwood Vineyard Blanc de Noirs
Wildwood Vineyard was founded and is owned by three families – Paul and Andrea Olding, Paul’s Mum, Enid Olding and Andrea’s parents, Carol and Vic Greenway. Paul took up the job of vineyard manager and was trained at Plumpton Wine Division, but that’s not all he does. Paul is also a TV writer/director during the…
Celebrate Easter at an English Vineyard
Easter this year is on Sunday, 20th April. Easter, the holiest day in the Christian calendar, celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, sin, death, and the physical body, and is the cornerstone of the Christian faith. Some of the most popular Easter traditions include attending church services, decorating…
Weingut Karl Schaefer – Blanc de Blanc
Karl Schaefer has rich diversity in terms of soil types, they regard themselves as intermediaries between nature and their customers. You should be able to taste the terroir of their wines, allowing things to take their natural course. “Creamy and buttery, aged oak, apricot, citrus, a rich zestiness, along with minerals, dried lemons, yellow stone…
Prosecco Bottle Bar – Interview With Founder Lee Emery
In this feature, we speak with Lee Emery, the founder and director of the Prosecco Bottle Bar, who is currently helping many wonderful people enjoy the world of Prosecco. Let’s find out a little about his life in the world of wine. It’s Great To Speak With You, Lee. Can You Tell Us A Little…
Carr Taylor Demi-Sec
David and Linda Carr Taylor planted their vineyard in 1971 on 21 acres of land that David had purchased in 1969, which surrounded his family home in the East Sussex countryside. They planted varieties such as reichensteiner, gutenborner, muller thurgau, dornfelder, and the classic Champagne varieties, such as Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay. During…
Partners & Sponsors: Glass of Bubbly Awards
Glass of Bubbly is proud to be partnering with a whole host of industry experts and companies within the wine industry to bring forth the 9th annual Glass of Bubbly Awards (2025). Trophy Sponsor: Carynx donated the World’s Finest Trophy from their collection, and it’s traveled across England and Europe, taking in beautiful landscapes covered…
Cantina Rotaliana – R Riserva Brut 2016 Trentodoc
Located in Northern Italy, at the foot of the breath-taking Dolomites, near the renowned Garda Lake and the city of Trento, Cantina Rotaliana has over 80 years of experience in creating great tasting Wines and Sparkling Wines. Cantina Rotaliana gained its name after a merger back in 1968. When the winery was first created in 1931, it was called Cantina…