Sparkling Wine News
The verdict on my week with English Sparkling Wine
Really hoping a few of you managed to brave the price bump this week and treat yourselves to a bottle (or two if you were feeling plush) of English bubbles. Amazingly enough we did manage to toast the sunshine this weekend, with the odd ray here and there on the Saturday and a full on factor…
Ups & Downs of Making English Sparkling Wine
Let’s start with a quick test. How many have you have actually drunk English wine before? I’m guessing not that many of you… Funny really, if we were French and I asked you all have you tried French wine before then it’d be near as damn it 100%. Italians and Italian wine? Same deal. You get the point….
Making Sparkling Wine in England
Most people reading this I guess will be a bit bemused by the idea of English wine. Especially any Johnny and Janet Foreigners. English wine? How does that work? It’s so cold and wet over there! Well, yeah it is, fair enough, but it didn’t stop the Romans a couple of thousand years ago, so it probably shouldn’t…
English Sparkling Wine
English Sparkling Wine has gone from strength to strength over the past decade but the reality is that England has a long and rich history of bubbly production. It is claimed that Christopher Merrett, a 17th century cider maker from Gloucester, first devised the fermentation method which gives champagne its sparkle as well as inventing…
Spiegelau Glassware
Experience your wine like never before. Whether you’re a casual wine lover or a wine connoisseur, if your toast will be for evenings in or grand celebrations, you’ll find a Spiegelau range perfectly suited to you and your style. With 500 years of experience in producing fine crystal glass, Spiegelau creates individually-designed glasses for specific…
Gusbourne Estate Sponsors Digital Wine Communications Conference As Part Of Ten Year Anniversary Celebration
Gusbourne Estate, England’s most prestigious boutique wine producer, is pleased to announce that it will be sponsoring the 7th Digital Wine Communications Conference in Montreux, Switzerland taking place from 31st October – 2nd November. Gusbourne planted its first vines in 2004 and in order to celebrate the Estate’s 10th anniversary, Gusbourne will be holding a special tasting…
Nyetimber Demi-Sec
Nyetimber uses only its own grapes from its own vineyards, each of which was deliberately selected to be south-facing with either sandy or chalk soils similar in composition to those found in Champagne. All Nyetimber vineyards are located in the lee of the South Downs which affords them shelter from the coastal winds. Prior to harvest, the grapes are…
Nyetimber Rosé 2009
Since there was no frost damage and the fruit set was excellent, the 2009 yield was the highest ever recorded. All wines are crafted according to the strict rules of the traditional method, aged for extended periods of time on the lees and given sufficient post disgorgement time before release. Vibrant antique red rose colour, hint…
Nyetimber Classic Cuvee 2009
Nyetimber is one of the most successful vineyards in the UK. When planting its first vines back in 1988, the team were already confident that the classic Champagne grapes – Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier – would respond well to the area’s geology and climate. Today, the Nyetimber Estate is the largest vineyard in the…