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English Sparkling Wine

By Glass of Bubbly / 2nd June 2014

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…

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Spiegelau Glassware

By Glass of Bubbly / 31st May 2014

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…

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Nyetimber Demi-Sec

By Glass of Bubbly / 30th May 2014

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…

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Nyetimber Classic Cuvee 2009

By Glass of Bubbly / 28th May 2014

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…

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Nyetimber

By Glass of Bubbly / 25th May 2014

For over 25 years Nyetimber has had a single aim: to make the finest English sparkling wine, one to rival the very best in the world, including Champagne. A true pioneer, Nyetimber was the very first producer of English sparkling wine to craft wines made exclusively from the three celebrated varieties found in Champagne: Pinot…

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Memoirs Sparkling Wine bar and restaurant

Memoirs Sparkling Wine bar and restaurant, Colchester, Essex.

By Glass of Bubbly / 23rd May 2014

Memoirs Restaurant & Cocktail / Champagne Bar, international fine dining in the heart of Colchester’s Town centre. After falling in love with the Old Library building (part of the Town Hall complex) our dream was to turn it into a stunning restaurant space. With vaulted ceilings, period architecture and ornate artwork, the room is packed…

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Balfour Blanc de Blancs 2010

By Glass of Bubbly / 18th May 2014

2010 was an exceptional year for Chardonnay with perfect conditions over flowering at Hush Heath. The vineyards were pushed to the limits and picking took place at the last possible opportunity on the 21st of October. Yields were exceptionally low, therefore sugars were high, making base wines of great intensity. With this in mind a…

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Balfour Brut Rosé

By Glass of Bubbly / 17th May 2014

“England’s most exclusive Pink Fizz”, Balfour Brut Rose is grown on Hush Heath Estate from three classic Champagne grape varieties – Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Hush Heath is the only English vineyard dedicated to the creation of Rosé sparkling wine. The Balfour 2010 is the palest of pale pinks with a fine and prolonged mousse.…

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Hush Heath Estate

By Glass of Bubbly / 17th May 2014

With its fine soils and mild climate, Kent as the “Garden of England” has a long and famous history of fruit growing. Kent is now home to some of the finest vineyards planted in England in the last 30 years. The first vineyard to be planted at Hush Heath was in 2002. The three classic Champagne…

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