Sparkling Wine News
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…
No. 1 Family Estate, New Zealand
No. 1 Family Estate Winery is wholly family-owned wine producing business located in the vineyards of Marlborough, New Zealand. Daniel Le Brun originally launched the winery in 1997, along with his wife Adele and their two children, Virginie and Remy. Using state-of-the-art equpment imported from Champagne, the estate prides itself on producing wines using methode…
What Does Sparkling Wine Sound Like?
What sounds come to mind when you think of the taste of Champagne or sparkling wine? Composer and ‘synaesthete’ Nick Ryan has recreated what he hears when he tastes wine, turning tasting notes into musical ones. His synaesthesia means some of his senses involuntarily blend – this gives him an extraordinary ability to translate the taste of wine into an audio composition….
London Wine Week Hub will be in City of London
Devonshire Square in the City of London is the place to be this month as it’s set to be the hub for London Wine Week, taking place between 18-24 May. Back for it’s second year, the week aims to celebrate London’s growing wine scene, offering a range of exciting experiences including wine tours, expert masterclasses, tutored…
Furleigh Estate New Grand Tour & Wine Tasting in Bristol to Celebrate English Wine Week
Furleigh Estate is celebrating English Wine Week (May 23 – May 31) with a new Grand Tour and wine tasting in Bristol. The wine tasting is due to take place on Thursday May 28 at Bordeaux Quay in Bristol, led by Rebecca Hansford, owner of multi-award winning Furleigh Estate in Dorset, which will showcase its 2014…