Posts Tagged ‘English sparkling wine’
English Wine Production Figures Hit All Time High
The production figures for the 2014 harvest in the UK reveal a significant growth in volume, breaking all industry production records. 47,433 hectolitres were produced last year – the equivalent of 6.3 million bottles (75cl). This represents an increase of 42% in volume over 2013 – itself a record-breaking figure of 4.45m bottles. The figures…
Read MoreSmith & Evans Sparkling Wines
Smith & Evans sparkling wines are produced in Somerset, UK, and created from a blend of ripe Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier Grapes. 2010 The wine has rich aromas of lemon, spice and toasted nuts. On the palate it keeps a taut balance between freshness and the minerality typical of Higher Plot with a…
Read MoreSmith & Evans, English Sparkling Wine
Smith & Evans is a winery in Somerset founded by Guy Smith and Laura Evans. They first planted their Higher Plot vineyard in 2008, after a four year search to find an area to produce the highest possible quality sparkling wine. The White Lias Limestone Ridge of Higher Plot Farm has long been recognised as a…
Read MoreDemand Soaring for English and Welsh Bubbly
The increase in sales for English and Welsh sparkling wine is continuing to gain momentum, with Waitrose reporting a 177% increase in only one week. Supermarkets such as Marks & Spencer’s are stocking more UK wines due their popularity with customers – Waitrose now stocks over 100 English and Welsh wines, the largest range in any supermarket. With sales nearly…
Read MoreSquerryes Estate, Kent
The 2,500 acres of the Squerryes estate reside in the Kent Downs, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The borders rest on Surrey to the west and Greater London to the north. The Warde family first moved to the estate in 1731 and have lived there ever since. Now in the 8th generation of the family,…
Read MoreEnglish Wine Producers revs up for a busy summer
Ahead of what promises to be another busy summer, English Wine Producers (EWP) is gearing up for its Annual Trade and Press Tasting, followed by a generic presence at the London Wine Fair and English Wine Week, all taking place in May. Annual Trade and Press tasting, Monday 11th May English Wine Producers will open…
Read MoreCelebrate St George’s Day with English Sparkling Wine
St. George has been the patron saint of England since the 14th century. So why not celebrate England’s national day with a glass of English bubbly. 66% of all English wine produced now is sparkling wine and with increased popularity English sparkling wine can be found in many supermarkets. Here’s some suggestions: Camel Valley Pinot Noir…
Read MoreEnglish Sparkling Day ~ St George’s Day
Enjoy a very special evening celebrating the inaugural “English Sparkling Day” on the 23rd April. Enjoy a sumptuous 3 course dinner at The Oxford Kitchen, prepared by Executive Chef, John Footman, accompanied by three English sparkling wines from Meonhill. Special Guests include Head Butler and Sommelier of Balliol College, Yannick Joseph and Didier Pierson, a 5th…
Read MoreEnjoy a Glass of English Bubbly & Stay at an English Vineyard
Here are some suggestions of where you can enjoy a glass of English sparkling wine and stay the night in an English vineyard. Camel Valley in Cornwall Cornwall’s largest and most celebrated vineyard, with 82 acres of south-facing slopes located just off the Camel Trail, which follows the river valley from Bodmin Moor to Padstow. The…
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