Posts Tagged ‘english sparkling’
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…
Read MoreCurry & Bubbly
Time for your usual weekly curry? Move over beer, it’s time we treated ourselves to a glass of Champagne or sparkling wine with our meal and it tastes even better. The finer bubbles in sparkling wine stimulate the palate and the aromas of Champagne (and many other sparkling wines) compliment the delightful spices in Indian…
Read MoreSparkling Wines from Europe
Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, Crémant… there’s so many great sparkling wines being produced in Europe and it’s easier than ever to discover them all. The continent has a huge variety of styles, grapes and climates which make for some interesting tastes. The continent has some of the most famous sparkling wine regions in the world and…
Read MoreEnglish Sparkling Wine Overtakes Cava on Wine Menus
According to Jascots, bubbly produced in England has overtaken Spanish Cava in many bars and venues. English sparkling wine is now the 3rd most listed sparkling wine on the menu, after Champagne and Italian bubbly (mostly Prosecco). Jascots recently reported a 24% sales rise in sparkling wine, wth English wines rising by 41%. The research…
Read More‘British Fizz’ – Official Name for English Sparkling Wine?
English sparkling wine has finally hit the big apple and it seems the Americans have quickly come up with their own name for the drink, endearingly called ‘British Fizz’. Could this become the new protected name for the UK’s bubbly? Wine producers have been debating a catchy new name for the industry since the rise…
Read More6 New Year’s Resolutions for Sparkling Wine Lovers
What are some fun fizz resolutions to make 2017 sparkle? Here are a few changes you could try and make this year… 1. Taste English sparkling wine If you haven’t already, we highly recommend putting it on your to-do list. English bubbly is getting more recognition than ever and is now available at many supermarkets.…
Read More2017 Vineyard Breaks: Which Region to visit?
Planning your summer holidays or just fancy a quick getaway? Why not make it a wine holiday – there are more stunning vineyards than ever right on our doorstep in the UK or you can venture further and escape the winter blues. Champagne, France The most famous wine country in the world. France is full…
Read MoreBluebell Vineyard Estates Reveals Full Rebrand
Bluebell Vineyard Estates, East Sussex, has unveiled a full rebranding across its wine labels, website and marketing materials in a move to modernise the brand, increase brand appeal to a broader audience and ensure that the branding reflects the premium nature of the wines. “We are so excited to reveal our new branding and website,…
Read MoreJoin In The English Harvest At Denbies
Denbies Wine Estate is offering visitors the chance to participate in 2016’s exceptional harvest and take a peek behind the scenes at England’s largest single estate wine producer. Visitors will be given an introduction to grape picking on the 265-acre estate, which includes established varieties such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, as well as some…
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