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Maeli Moscato Giallo Fior D’Arancio
Maeli is the splendid enterprise set in the Euganean Hills and guided by Elisa Dilavanzo that has drawn new energy from the support given it by Gianluca and Desiderio Bisol, who have encouraged the search for new expressions in a grape variety that still has so much to reveal. The estate overlooks the magnificent Villa…
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Champagne Louis Dousset
Ever since 1844 our family has paid an almost obsessive attention to caring for our vines, for each separate plot and for each individual plant. The key is to respect the land and respect the plant life; to achieve this we use a combination of traditional practices and modern technology. Our vineyards, as well as our Champagnes, benefit…
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Harvest at Bluebell Vineyard
It always fascinates me to hear comments floating about in one or two quarters of the wine world, to the effect that English Sparkling wine is sometimes looked on as a ‘hmm yes, the English, what do they know about wines?’ But let’s bear in mind that producers, despite being at the mercy of the…
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Experience the Grape Harvest at Bluebell Vineyard Estates
Members of the public will have the opportunity to experience English wine production first hand on Saturday 17th October when Bluebell Vineyard hosts a harvest experience for members of the public. Participants will hand pick the grapes, learn what happens behind the scenes and see how sparkling wine is made, before sampling the freshly pressed…
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4 Vineyards to visit in Kent, England
Kent, in the South East of England, is producing top quality sparkling wine and gaining recognition worldwide. This beautiful part of country is a great place to visit and not too far from London. With it’s chalky soils and mild climate, the Kent terroir is similar to that of Champagne. The winemakers mainly use the…
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Fancy helping to make your own Glass of Bubbly?
In the UK, as in Champagne, grapes for sparkling wine need to be picked by hand. This is a labour intensive process, which can go on over several weeks as different varieties, and even different clone / rootstock combinations of the same variety, all ripen at different rates. Careful analysis of sugar levels rising and…
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Prosecco Ardenghi
Prosecco Ardenghi is made in stunning vineyards located at Refrontolo, set in the Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG area; a zone strictly regulated by specific rules to guarantee a truly top quality product. From these luxuriant slopes Prosecco releases all its energy and enchantment with a lively vibrant flavour representing a terroir that has always been dedicated to…
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Champagne Patrice Huart
It was a wonderful afternoon for a drive in the countryside. The much appreciated sun basked the sleepy villages and lush green slopes of the Sarce valley. I was on my way to visit Champagne Patrice Huart in Bragelogne-Beauvoir just one village away from the end of the valley. The green building where he and…
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Champagne Dom Caudron: Prédiction & Épicurienne
Prédiction The famous 100% Meunier Brut! This cuvée was Champagne Dom Caudron’s first creation. It embodies the Passy-Grigny terroir and the unique features of the Meunier grape variety. The citrus and honey notes are signature of it. Its roudness and fruity flavour is ideal for any occasion, especially social ones! Food pairing: This wine is wonderful…
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