Posts Tagged ‘sussex’
English Wine
England was introduced to Vines back during the Roman Empire, in 43 BC Emperor Claudius began the conquest of the British Isles and with him, he brought along some vines and possibly introduced winemaking at the same time. Heading forward to the 10th century, Vineyards were being planted and Wines were being produced off the…
Read MoreThe Elizabethan – In Honour Of The Queen
Before the great loss of our Majesty The Queen of the United Kingdom, of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and The British Empire, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith and by the Grace of God, our longest reigning monarch, a Sparkling Wine, crafted by an awarding winning English Sparkling Wine producer, Fox &…
Read MoreEnglish Sparkling Wine from Sussex given Protected Status
Sparkling wines from Sussex have been granted protected regional status by DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs). It means that producers in the county must meet stringent quality guidelines in order to display the name of the county on their wines. In 2015, 37 new wine producers and vineyards opened in England, while vineyard…
Read MoreFizz on Foot, Sussex Sparkling Wine Tours
Fizz on Foot offers a range of South of England walking tours in East and West Sussex. Over the course of one to four days, you can explore the vineyards of Sussex, taste great bubbly and learn about the local history. If you decide to stay for a short break, you will stay at the beautiful…
Read MoreA Glass of Sussex
English winemakers in Sussex are applying to the EU for a protected status (PDO) over their sparkling wines. With English sparkling wines sales on the increase, the region wants to protect their wines much like the Champagne and Prosecco regions hold rights to use their name. The sparkling wines would be subject to quality tests…
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