Independent Wine Merchants in the South West UK

Independent Wine Merchants in the South West UK

Visiting independent wine shops is a great way to discover new wines and meet people who are passionate and knowledgeable about their products. If you’re looking for a better range than the local supermarket, you can usually find more interesting sparkling wines stocked in an independent shop – and if you’re lucky, some local English sparkling…

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Enjoy a Glass of Bubbly at Butler Wharf Chop House, London

Boasting a spacious, heated terrace with unparalleled views of Tower Bridge and the City, The Butlers Wharf Chop House Bar & Grill is an ideal spot for after-work drinks or an informal date. By the glass you can enjoy Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut, Domaine Chandon or Nytimber Classic Cuvée or try a Nyetimber 75 (Nettle…

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Celebrity Interview: Lorna Dunkley

Celebrity Interview: Lorna Dunkley

Lorna presents ‘Sky News at 9 with Lorna Dunkley’, Monday to Thursday. She has presented during some of the major national and international news stories of the last decade. Lorna presented live from Central London for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, from The Mall during the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton and anchored coverage…

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Increase in English Vineyard Applications

It seems more people than ever are eager to have a piece of English land to grow their vines as 46 more applications have been submitted to HM Revenue & Customs on top of last year. It’s no surprise considering the potential of English sparkling wine, which has grown considerably in the last 10 years,…

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Meet The Winemaker, Sam Lindo – Camel Valley

Meet The Winemaker

In our second article we meet Sam Lindo, the rising star of Camel Valley vineyard and son of founder Bob Lindo, a retired RAF pilot, who with his wife panted the first vines her in 1989.  For those of you that are familiar with Camel Valley you’ll know that over the last two decades or…

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Gordon Ramsay offers English Sparkling Wine in Bourdeaux Restaurant

Gordon Ramsay’s new restaurant, Le Pressoir d’Argent in Bordeaux’s 5 Star Grand Hôtel offers a selection of English sparkling wines, including Camel Valley, Gusbourne Estate, Ridgeview and Coates & Seely. Executive Chef Gilad Peled has a wealth of fine dining experience. In 2007, he worked alongside Gordon Ramsay and three Michelin-starred chef Clare Smyth at Restaurant Gordon…

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Celebrate English Wine Week with Camel Valley

Camel Valley Rosé Brut

The Lindo Family and vineyard team invite you to enjoy some history and ‘Camel Valley in a glass’ during the 2015 English Wine Week, 25-30 May 2015. Sam Lindo says: ‘As well as doing tours and wine by the glass at the vineyard, we will be encouraging as many of our trade friends as possible…

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The British Bottle Company

The British Bottle Company

The British Bottle Company is the first company to specialise in the export of premium British drinks. Founded by food and drink entrepreneur Red Johnson, the company represents a portfolio of suppliers in three categories including English Sparkling Wine. Red is supported by an Advisory Board that includes leading names from the drinks industry including his…

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