Heppington Vineyard Sparkling Rosé

A Pioneering Wine Legacy In 1806, Gregory Blaxland, a farmer from Canterbury, Kent, emigrated to Australia with his brother John. The journey took 220 days. En route, they collected vines from the Cape of Good Hope. In 1813, Gregory, with two other explorers, found a passage across the Blue Mountains, making Australian history. From the…

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Warden Abbey English Sparkling Wine 2019

Warden Abbey is a community vineyard managed by Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity (Beds RCC) “A delicate fruity and floral display on the aroma, with white floral, white fruits, white pears, crisp green apples, minerals.” – Glass of Bubbly English Sparkling Wine Vintage: 2019 Blend: Müller Thurgau (43%) Reichensteiner (39%) Bacchus (18%) Disgorged: June 2022 Production:…

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Breaky Bottom – Peter’s Notes – January 2025

My apologies for not finding the time to post a December Peter’s Note, and therefore my failure to wish all my dear readers a Happy Christmas and New Year – which I belatedly do now! I have chosen for my short January Note to describe the origins of the cuvèe names of the recently released…

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Three Choirs Vineyards – Interview With Martin Fowke

There is no denying that English Sparkling Wine is on the rise, becoming an undeniable contender to Traditional Method Sparkling Wines around the world. To the English, it’s becoming a fan favourite and a go-to Glass of Bubbly, its quality is improving year on year and thanks to innovators and those willing to follow their…

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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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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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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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