Sparkling Wine News
Artis Introduces Three New ‘Finesse’ Ranges of Glassware from Royal Leerdam
Artis, the exclusive UK importer of Royal Leerdam glassware for the hospitality industry, has announced the launch of three new ranges of stemware under the Finesse collection. Previewed in the Company’s ‘Art of Artis’ 2014 catalogue, the three new ranges make their debut this month. FINESSE Finesse by Royal Leerdam is a collection of three…
Wiston Estate Sparkling Wines
NON-VINTAGE In 2009 Wiston Estate began working with several partner vineyards on the South Downs, also planted on chalk, to source fruit to complete its non-vintage wines. These wines have been fermented in stainless steel tanks in the winery before going through a second fermentation in bottle for a number of years in our cellars….
Wiston Estate: History, Vineyard & Winery
The History The Wiston Estate has been owned and managed by the Goring family since 1743. Its 6000 acres straddle the chalky slopes of the South Downs. Sussex beef herds, grazing sheep and arable crops have been part of the Estate landscape for centuries but it was not until Pip arrived that the ancient Roman…
Irvine Meslier Brut
The name Irvine represents a number of things: a luxurious super-premium wine brand, a gorgeous vineyard in Eden Valley, South Australia, a truly exciting dream and above all, a Grand experience in wine. At a much simpler level, Irvine is our family name and family business – the name at the front of the years…
Rocche Dei Manzoni
Rich in history and blessed with the best locations, the vineyards of PODERE ROCCHE dei MANZONI are all situated within the municipality of Monforte d’Alba. Here their products are born. The wines of Podere Rocche Dei Manzoni realize a perfect marriage of tradition and innovation. The high quality of Podere Rocche dei Manzoni’s products is…
Franciacorta: Harvest Begins and the Grapes Shake off Bad Weather
Vice-president Silvano Brescianini: “A challenging growing year, but one with great promise. Sugar and acidity levels are outstanding, the basis for a vintage of great finesse and longevity. Erbusco (BS), 11 August 2014 – The harvest began today in Franciacorta, with the first clusters Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Bianco coming in to the cellars…
Boutique tour & tasting at Tinwood Estate
I’m endlessly fascinated, not just by the stories of wine production, but of how people came to be in the business of making wine in England & Wales. We hear quite often about people making money in other fields, like medicine or IT, the City or Formula 1 which enables them to make their dream of owning a vineyard…
Boutique tour & tasting at Tinwood Estate
I’m endlessly fascinated, not just by the stories of wine production, but of how people came to be in the business of making wine in England & Wales. We hear quite often about people making money in other fields, like medicine or IT, the City or Formula 1 which enables them to make their dream of owning a vineyard…
Prosecco Today…and a Special Prosecco
The first time that I can remember drinking Prosecco was in Tuscany, over 25 years ago. It was a warm summer afternoon, and we had lunch at an elegant restaurant. First we were escorted to the restaurant’s terrace, and amidst the chirping birds, without our asking, we were served a chilled Prosecco. Needless to say–being…