A Visit to Bolney Estate English Sparkling Wine

It is very worth while exploring just how many English vineyards are a matter of less than one hour away from central London that you can go off to visit relying totally on trains and a short taxi ride from the station – Today I was delighted to be the guest of Bolney Wine Estate…

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Sparkling Rosé Paired with Romantic Desserts

Pink bubbly is always popular on Valentine’s Day. How to make it even better? Pair it with something sweet… Sparkling Rosés First, it’s time to pick out the perfect fizz. You can find rosés from all around the world, from rosé Champagne, pink Cava and an elegant rosé English sparkling wine. There’s plenty available in…

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Export Record for English Sparkling Wine

The UK drinks industry is celebrating a huge year for English sparkling wine exports. In 2016, English sparkling wine producers managed to secure 8 more export markets, bringing the total up to 27 countries. Sparkling wine makes up almost 70% of the UK’s wine production and is quickly becoming renowned globally thanks to its high…

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Olly Smith Opens Bolney Estate Visitor Centre

Olly Smith Opens Bolney Estate Visitor Centre

Olly Smith officially opened the new visitors centre at Bolney Estate by sabering a bottle of Bolney Bubbly  on the balcony! The event featured beautiful canapés from Four Gables, which included goats cheese mousse with chili jam and parmesan sable, charred beef kebabs with béarnaise sauce, salt and pepper calamari with Asian dipping sauce and…

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Major Breakthrough for English Wines in the USA

Major Breakthrough for English Wines in the USA

English wines achieve a major export breakthrough as The British Bottle Company announces a partnership with Vine Street Imports to make its portfolio available throughout the USA. The British Bottle Company represents twenty premium British drinks brands including English sparkling wine. A selection of these will now be imported by Vine Street and sold via…

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Boyds Grill & Wine Bar Celebrates English Wine Week

Boyds Grill & Wine Bar Celebrates English Wine Week

Boyds Grill & Wine Bar on Northumberland Avenue is building a strong reputation in London for its imaginative use of the finest in British produce. They will be highlighting English Wine Week with a sparkling tasting menu, created by chef Nate Brewster, complemented by some of the greatest English wines. The four course tasting menu which will be priced at £55…

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Vineyard Owners from Sussex Expected to Win Protected Status

Vineyard Owners from Sussex Expected to Win Protected Status

Vineyard owners from Sussex are expected to win protected status for its sparkling wine like Champagne. So in the future we could be ordering a glass of Sussex. Wine producers from Sussex including Rathfinny, Ridgeview and Bolney Estate applied to the EU for a protected designation of origin status (PDO) that will allow them to label their bottles ‘Sussex Wine’. The status…

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Pairing Champagne & Sparkling Wine with Christmas Dinner

Pairing Champagne & Sparkling Wine with Christmas Dinner

Bubbly isn’t just for an apéritif or after-dinner drink, it can be enjoyed throughout the whole Christmas feast! The great thing about Champagne and sparkling wine is that it’s versatile, so try out some new pairings and experiment with bubbly from around the world. Here’s a few suggestions: Canapés / nibbles: As an opening drink, you can’t go wrong with…

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