Crowning Glory

Bubbles and nibbles are just what we need in this season of celebration and like the king of sparkling wines (vintage Champagne), or an English rosé, Cava, Prosecco or Crémant, the bite-sized accompaniments should fizz with flavour too. Smoked salmon with caviar is queen of the canapés, but crab and dill, prawns and sweet chilli…

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Interview With The Founder of Bradstock Estate

There is no denying that English Sparkling Wine is on the rise, becoming an undeniable contender to Champagne, and although it still has some way to go in convincing the rest of the world, to the English, it’s becoming a fan favourite and a go-to Glass of Bubbly, it’s quality is improving with each year…

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English Sparkling Wine Classifications

English Sparkling Wine can only be made in the Traditional Method, (the way they make Champagne), if an English Winery wanted to make their Sparkling Wine in the Charmat/Tank Method (the way they make Prosecco) they can’t label themselves as English Sparkling Wine, instead, they must state something different, like Sparkling Wine Made In England.…

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Discover The Artisan World – English Fizz and Scottish Food

The Hamper, a luxury gift that offers an array of discovery to the receiver. What could be packed within? cheeses, chocolates, treats! We’re delving into the finest items of Scotland, and thanks to Clan Artisan, who have sourced these luxuries and packaged them up within hampers, we can enjoy them from our homes in England…

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English Sparkling Wine Food Pairings

Enogastronomy = The Art Of Knowing How To Pair Wine With Food Making the connection between wine and food has for a long time been just a passion of wine and food lovers, but in recent years this art, or skill, for pairing wine with food has grown exponentially. Enogastronomy gained its popularity thanks to…

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The Excellence of Salmon and Fizz

English Sparkling Wine and Scottish Salmon combining to deliver the people a wonderful flavour combination, quality smoked salmon with vintage English Bubbly, cut a few slices of cheese and a bit of bread, and you’ve got yourself a winner’s lunchtime meal, or go for something slightly unique, and place the salmon on a sheet of…

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Pairing English Sparkling Wine With Cheese

Searching for the best England has to offer is a tricky task, sometimes what deserves the most attention is hidden deep in the English countryside, in small British towns or off the beaten path, where nature and industry perfectly join together and harmonise. Sparkling Wines and Cheese from England, both a marvel to explore individually,…

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Interview With The Founder of Charles Palmer Vineyards

There is no denying that English Sparkling Wine is on the rise, becoming an undeniable contender to Champagne, and although it still has some way to go in convincing the rest of the world, to the English, it’s becoming a fan favourite and a go-to Glass of Bubbly, it’s quality is improving with each year…

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Stan Laurel Cocktail

Stan Laurel, born Arthur Stanley Jefferson, was one half of perhaps the most famous comedy duo in the world, standing the test of time. He was born on the 16th of June 1890, in the small English town of Ulverston, the same location in which Shed 1 Gin was created, so we thought it very…

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