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Celebrate English Wine Week at Squerryes in Westerham
Squerryes Winery in Westerham is an idyllic Vineyard to visit during English Wine Week 15 – 23 June 2024. A new Tasting Bar will provide somewhere for visitors to call in from mid-morning to early evening. With views across the Rose vineyard and wider estate the new bar will offer coffee and pastry in…
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Celebrate English Wine Week at Squerryes in Kent
Squerryes Winery in Westerham is opening a new Tasting Bar giving visitors a place to call in from mid-morning to early evening, with views across the Rosé vineyard and wider estate. Squerryes Tasting Bar will serve Squerryes vintage sparkling wines by the glass or bottle as well as offering a seasonal menu of small plates…
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Son Of A Lesser God: Sparkling Wines From Almost Unknown Grapes: Nerello Mascalese
Our journey to discover sparkling wines made from lesser-known grapes takes us to Sicily, and more precisely to Mount Etna, where the indigenous Nerello Mascalese grape grows. This grape is undoubtedly the undisputed protagonist of Etna Rosso DOC and also contributes 40-50% to the DOC Faro blend. It is well-suited for sparkling wine production. Nerello…
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Discover Waitrose Own Label Sparkling Wines
Waitrose has become the largest retailer of English sparkling wine in the country, claiming a 65% market share. The Leckford Estate was bought by John Spedan Lewis in 1929, founder of the John Lewis Partnership. It covers 4,000 acres in Hampshire and includes a farm, plant nursery and water garden. In 2001 The Leckford Estate…
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Greek Sparkling Wines
With its spellbinding landscape, a variety of terroirs, an enchanting array of indigenous grape varieties, and a fascinating recorded history of winemaking since the 7th century BC, Greece remains the place where one of the deepest wine cultures in the world was born, thrived throughout ancient times and is still thriving. Today, Greek winemakers, particularly…
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Go Green! The Vinho Verde Wines
As the weather warms up, you may find yourself walking into a wine shop and instinctively grabbing for a tall, thin bottle, tinted green and sealed with a screw top. On a summer afternoon, a light, bubbly, crisp white Vinho Verde wine is really the perfect drink and fantastic dinner wine. But what to know…
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Sustainability Uncorked: How Eco-Friendly Practices are Shaping Wine and Meal Choices
Conscious consumption shapes the marketplace, and nowhere is this shift more palpable than in the wine and food market space. As more consumers asked for sustainable agricultural practices and organic produce, these two industries had no option but to change. Since the wine and food industries are interconnected with a wide range of other industries,…
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The Oltrepò Pavese Wine Region and Its Sparkling Wines
In the Italian region of Lombardia, the Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG is the officially recognised appellation for the sparkling wine from this area (DOCG, Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita – controlled and guaranteed designation of origin). It is one of the most important sparkling wine appellations of Italy, the others being the Trento…
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Vineyard Vistas: Unveiling the Elegance of European Wines – A Tour Through the Finest Estates
Welcome, wine enthusiasts, to a virtual journey that promises to transport you to the heart of European elegance and tradition. In this blog series, we invite you to embark on an enchanting exploration of the lush landscapes that cradle some of the most prestigious vineyards on the continent. Together, let’s uncover the secrets, stories, and…
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