Speaking About English Wine Tourism with Derek Walklate

It’s no doubt that English Wine Tourism is on the rise and that English Wineries and Producers know it’s an important aspect of the growth and image of the English Wine Industry. The Wine Industry as an entire entity has two aspects in common, Tastings and Tours, these are the lifeblood of the Wine Tourism…

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Sparkling Wine Production Methods

Sparkling wines come with many variations from flavours to prices, much of this will be down to how it is made, the production methods. When we venture in to learning more about wine, we hear production terms such as tank method, Champenois method, Ancestral, traditional, carbonated and more, though what do they all mean? Sparkling…

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Interview With A Winemaker – Peter Macauley

Wine isn’t just made, it’s crafted by the unwavering expertise of a Winemaker, sometimes old traditions are passed down by generations and on other occasions, new people venture into the industry, introducing us to new creations, this series of Winemaker Interviews will help you uncover the vast world and skills of how the artists passionate…

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The Perfect Sparkling Wines For An Open House

When visiting an open house, the retailer or estate agent’s aim is to portray the property in the perfect light, to convince the buyer that the house in which they are standing, is to become their new dream home. Sometimes, just like a show home, the property is well furnished, looks pristine and entices you…

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BLT and English Fizz

The BLT, a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich Little evidence for the BLT sandwich exists prior to 1900, the story begins with some added ingredients, it was in the 1903 Good Housekeeping Everyday Cook Book, that a recipe for a club sandwich included bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and a slice of turkey sandwiched between two…

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Interview With Head Winemaker At Chapel Down – Josh Donaghay Spire

Wine isn’t just made, it’s crafted by the unwavering expertise of a Winemaker, sometimes old traditions are passed down by generations and on other occasions, new people venture into the industry, introducing us to new creations, this series of Winemaker Interviews will help you uncover the vast world and skills of how the artists passionate…

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Interview With A Sommelier – Alexander Preston

The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers, who help the consumer discover their next favourite bottle, understand the different regions and pair a delicious meal with the right Glass of Bubbly. In this feature, I speak with a man who has helped many people to discover the vast world…

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The Fox And The Hare Cocktail

First and foremost, this is not going to be a cheap cocktail to create, utilising a limited and vintage bottle of English Sparkling Wine, an English Sparkling Wine that truly does deserve to be enjoyed on its own, so as crazy as it sounds, I’ll be including it within this The Fox And The Hare…

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English Sparkling Wine Tourism – Don’t Miss Out!

Wine tourism is a global industry that is crucial to the financial success of many of the wine regions of the world. England’s Sparkling wine industry is no exception. Wine tourism in England is still in its infancy, but with new entrants and more facilities being added every year this is an exciting time for…

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