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Asda Launches Extra Special English Sparkling Wine

By Glass of Bubbly / 18th September 2018

This autumn, Asda is launching its first Extra Special English Sparkling. Priced at just £25, the grapes and method used for the bubbly are the same as those in Champagne. Following the boom in popularity of Prosecco, English sparkling has become a more frequent guest in British homes, as the nation looks for locally-produced, premium bottles for something that…

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Hush Heath English Sparkling Wine Set to Expand

By Glass of Bubbly / 27th July 2018

Hush Heath Estate in Kent is set to unveil the family company’s new winery in August 2018. In addition to the considerable expansion of the winery itself, the development includes a new shop, a 200-seater tasting room and an upstairs terrace bar. In response to the international demand for English wine and wine tourism, the…

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A visit to English Sparkling Wine Poulton Hill Estate

By Christopher Walkey / 28th June 2018

As I had a 160 mile trip planned to give a masterclass at the Cheltenham Food and Drink Festival it made perfect sense that I take just a small detour to visit one of our award winning sparkling wine houses, Poulton Hill Estate, who are located just 20 or so miles from the famous Gloucestershire town.…

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Entrepreneur Penny Streeter to introduce first English Sparkling Wine Pinotage Vineyard

By Christopher Walkey / 25th June 2018

English sparkling wine is certainly in a good place, it’s hitting the worldwide bubbly scene with momentum, gaining awards, international recognition and more positives that really make it a fine business to be involved in. Yes I know, the owners of labels will undoubtedly say it is not all a bed of roses when it…

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English Sparkling Wine Fox & Fox win National Champion and a Gold Medal

By Christopher Walkey / 19th June 2018

The 60th Vino Ljubljana awards took place in Slovenia and are regarded as the worlds oldest dedicated wine awards with a proud history. 43 judges to include myself as a representative from the UK (22 countries all took part in judging) descended upon the capital of Slovenia to taste through 425 samples in the hunt…

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A visit to English Sparkling Wine Jenkyn Place & some Vine Planting!

By Christopher Walkey / 6th June 2018

Just an hour away by train from central London (Waterloo station) you can find one of the fast growing and up and coming English Sparkling Wine labels Jenkyn Place. with a current total of 5 hectares producing vintage wines to include Brut, Rosé and Blanc de Noirs. Located in the village of Bentley in Hampshire…

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English Sparkling Wine Pairing Dinner Chez Vintners’ Hall with Searcys

By Christopher Walkey / 4th June 2018

#EnglishWineWeek certainly calls from some English Fizz too and this is what was on offer during a special ‘wine pairing dinner’ at Vintners’ Hall, London. A three course dinner and reception supported by the sparkling wines of Furleigh Estate and Nyetimber with Searcys being the evening hosts to welcome a selection of press and valued…

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A New Look for Ridgeview English Sparkling Wine

By Christopher Walkey / 25th May 2018

English sparkling wine brand Ridgeview, founded 1995, have released a new branding for the company to include new labelling for their range of wines. A launch party held at The Savoy, where their wines are also served, welcomed the new branding to the industry and family friends where the core 6 sparkling wine labels were on…

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English Sparkling Wine Rathfinny Launch at Somerset House

By Christopher Walkey / 27th April 2018

Two most delightful and stand out English Sparkling Wine entered the scene yesterday as the Driver family proudly launched their Blanc de Blancs and Rose at Somerset House in London. Sarah Driver – Rathfinny Estate Rathfinny Wine Estate – Blanc de Blancs 2014: “A wonderful delicate vanilla, apple blossom and sweet yellow apple nose. Touch…

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