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English Sparkling Wine… Then, Now and Beyond

By Christopher Walkey / 22nd February 2017

England. The country where we put the kettle on in a crisis, the changing of the guard, where full English breakfast is enjoyed, disappointing World Cup performances suffered, wonderful rolling countryside, fish and chips, Morris dancing and just tucked in behind them all, a growing gem that is English Sparkling Wine. Christopher Walkey explores the…

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English Sparkling Wine Overtakes Cava on Wine Menus

By Glass of Bubbly / 6th February 2017

According to Jascots, bubbly produced in England has overtaken Spanish Cava in many bars and venues. English sparkling wine is now the 3rd most listed sparkling wine on the menu, after Champagne and Italian bubbly (mostly Prosecco). Jascots recently reported a 24% sales rise in sparkling wine, wth English wines rising by 41%. The research…

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Chapel Down English Sparkling Wine Launches in France

By Glass of Bubbly / 31st January 2017

Chapel Down, a Kent-based winery, has launched in France after signing with premium distributor, Perles Du Monde. You will soon be able to find Chapel Down English sparkling wines in high-end hotels, restaurants and bars. How will France, a country renowned for its wine, respond to English bubbly? The Perles du Monde founder, Philippe Gauthier,…

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Windsor Great Park English Sparkling Wine

By Glass of Bubbly / 23rd January 2017

Windsor Great Park is a sparkling wine that offers richness and finesse. Pale gold in colour with a delicate toasted brioche, apricot and citrus aroma and the flavour of lemon, stone fruit with a toasty length. 16,700 Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier vines were planted in a seven-acre, south-facing patch of the park owned by the…

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‘British Fizz’ – Official Name for English Sparkling Wine?

By Glass of Bubbly / 20th January 2017

English sparkling wine has finally hit the big apple and it seems the Americans have quickly come up with their own name for the drink, endearingly called ‘British Fizz’. Could this become the new protected name for the UK’s bubbly? Wine producers have been debating a catchy new name for the industry since the rise…

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Exciting Times Ahead for English Sparkling Wine in 2017

By Glass of Bubbly / 9th January 2017

The demand for English and Welsh sparkling wine is growing, with vineyards in the UK doubling over the past 10 years to 5,000 acres, including 30 new vineyards in the last two years alone. The industry now boasts sales of around 100 million pounds a year. UK wine producers have made great leaps in recent…

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Export Record for English Sparkling Wine

By Glass of Bubbly / 5th January 2017

The UK drinks industry is celebrating a huge year for English sparkling wine exports. In 2016, English sparkling wine producers managed to secure 8 more export markets, bringing the total up to 27 countries. Sparkling wine makes up almost 70% of the UK’s wine production and is quickly becoming renowned globally thanks to its high…

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Digby English Sparkling Wine Enters Australia

By Glass of Bubbly / 13th December 2016

Digby Fine English has become the first English sparkling wine brand to secure a major entry into the Australian wine market after securing a listing at the country’s #1 drinks retailer, Woolworths Limited, in time for the peak Christmas trading season. Woolworths-owned Dan Murphy’s has launched Digby’s Non Vintage Brut priced at A$89.99 this week…

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Everything You Need to Know About English Sparkling Wine

By Glass of Bubbly / 7th December 2016

If you are thinking “England makes wine???”, you’re not alone. Many people ask this upon hearing that wine is not only produced in England, but the grapes are grown in English vineyards, too. To put this question to rest, let me confidently tell you that all ‘English Wine’ is produced in England from grapes grown…

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