Camel Valley Pinot Noir Rosé

Camel Valley was founded in 1989 by ex-RAF pilot Bob Lindo and his wife Annie, they planted their first 8,000 vines in Cornwall during that same year, and today are one of the most well known English Wineries. Winner of a Gold Medal in the Gastronomic category at the Glass of Bubbly Awards 2024. The Camel…

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Burn Valley Sparkling Rose

Situated four miles from the North Norfolk coast, an area of outstanding natural beauty, is the south-facing Burn Valley Vineyard. Located on their family farm in North Creake, two sisters work alongside their brother who farms the land surrounding the vineyard making it a real family project. Winner of a Silver Medal in the Light…

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Beyond Champagne: The Rise of English Sparkling Wine

For decades, if you wanted serious bubbles, you reached for Champagne. No questions asked. But times have changed, and so has our taste for fizz. England’s sparkling wine scene is booming, and not just in a “this’ll do” kind of way. With chalky soils that rival Champagne’s, a cool climate that locks in all that…

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Breaky Bottom – Peter’s Note – November 2024

This month we’re launching Breaky Bottom’s special Kir Royale, and celebrating my receiving an exceptional award, ‘Diplome d’Honneur’ through the Wine Guild of the UK. 50th Anniversary Kir Royale In 1999 I decided to dedicate a small area of my vineyard to grow blackcurrants for producing a Crème de Cassis which I used as a…

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Breaky Bottom – Peter’s Note October 2024

October is usually the month of harvest, the culmination of a year’s work in the vineyard. 2024 has been hit with indifferent weather which triggered severe attacks of downy mildew in the UK and on the European continent. I have insufficient quality fruit to justify picking and below is the email I sent to the…

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Three Choirs Vineyards – Interview With Martin Fowke

There is no denying that English Sparkling Wine is on the rise, becoming an undeniable contender to Traditional Method Sparkling Wines around the world. To the English, it’s becoming a fan favourite and a go-to Glass of Bubbly, its quality is improving year on year and thanks to innovators and those willing to follow their…

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Rathfinny Wine Estate – Interview With Mark Driver

English Sparkling Wine is on the rise, becoming an undeniable contender to Traditional Method Sparkling around the world. To the English, it’s becoming a fan favourite and a go-to Glass of Bubbly, its quality is improving year on year and thanks to innovators and those willing to follow their dreams, the choice of English Sparkling…

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Fairmile Vineyard – Interview With Jan Mirkowski

There is no denying that English Sparkling Wine is on the rise, becoming an undeniable contender to Traditional Method Sparkling Wines around the world. To the English, it’s becoming a fan favourite and a go-to Glass of Bubbly, its quality is improving year on year and thanks to innovators and those willing to follow their…

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Interview With The Owner Of Ashling Park – Gail Gardner

There is no denying that English Sparkling Wine is on the rise, becoming an undeniable contender to Traditional Method Sparkling around the world. To the English, it’s becoming a fan favourite and a go-to Glass of Bubbly, its quality is improving year on year and thanks to innovators and those willing to follow their dreams,…

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