Posts Tagged ‘Denbies’
Harry Potter and the Glass of Bubbly
Pitch black living room, Hermione and Ron are waiting to surprise Harry. Hermione – He’ll be here soon. Ron – I know. Hermione – Then stop eating. Ron – I’m hungry… Did you just touch me? Hermione – No. Ron – Someone or something just touched me…. It did it again! Hermione – Be quiet!…
Read MoreCelebrate St. George’s Day With 8 English Sparkling Wines
What is St. George’s Day? St George’s Day is on Thursday, 23rd of April 2020 A day to remember England’s patron saint, St George, we celebrate this day on the anniversary of his death, on the 23rd of April. But who is St George? Not a lot is known about him, but this is what…
Read MoreDenbies Wine Estate to Develop UK’s First Vineyard Hotel
Denbies Wine Estate in Surrey has begun construction on the UK’s first vineyard hotel with support from HSBC UK. The £4 million investment, which saw HSBC contribute £1.7 million towards the total will see the transformation of Denbies’ Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast converted into the country’s first UK vineyard hotel consisting of 17 en-suite rooms…
Read MoreAsda Launches Extra Special English Sparkling Wine
This autumn, Asda is launching its first Extra Special English Sparkling. Priced at just £25, the grapes and method used for the bubbly are the same as those in Champagne. Following the boom in popularity of Prosecco, English sparkling has become a more frequent guest in British homes, as the nation looks for locally-produced, premium bottles for something that…
Read MoreDenbies Wine Estate – Greenfields – Trophy Creamy
Congratulations to Denbies Wine Estate with their Greenfields which received a Trophy at The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly awards 2017. A panel of 36 top industry wine judges tasted all the entries for 2017 and were able to not only scores wines with medals, but also place them in to easy to understand categories such as…
Read MoreA visit to Denbies English Sparkling Wine
I have been travelling a fair bit recently to some splendid sparkling wine regions of the world so it was nice to have a few invitations come through from wineries much closer to home. English Sparkling Wine has been making a great impact in recent years with an increase in sales, new wineries opening, international…
Read MoreWhy popping English Sparkling Wine is the Best Idea for a Fish & Chips Dining Experience
The topic of English Fizz and Chips has been a frequent one of recent years with more and more experts advising us that it is not only Champagne bubbles that should accompany one of our country’s best loved meals. So exactly which drinks do pair well with fish and chips? Beer and ales are popular,…
Read More5 Picturesque Vineyards Close to London for a Day Trip
There are many fantastic sparkling wine producers right at home, with new ones popping up all the time. They make a great day-trip out of London, where you can tour the lovely vineyards and taste quality English bubbly. Here’s just a few options to try who offer a great variety of affordable tours, tastings, food…
Read MoreGood Signs for an Exceptional 2016 Vintage for English Sparkling Wine
The harvest is now underway in the UK, with growers across the country reporting that 2016 is shaping up to be a high quality vintage. Pickers were out in the vineyards as early as mid-September in some parts of the UK, but the main bulk of grapes is being harvested now and over the next…
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