Posts Tagged ‘breaky bottom’
English Sparkling Wine – Where are we in 2018?
English Sparkling Wine (ESW) continues to shine and impress us with many great examples across the UK and I believe more and more awareness among consumers worldwide in that it is a viable option up against Champagne. I wanted to gather some thoughts within the industry towards ESW to include how the likes of Brexit…
Read MoreMP Calls for English Wine to be served in British Embassies
A proposed law to force British embassies around the world to buy and serve English and Welsh wines instead of Champagne, Prosecco and Cava is being introduced in the UK Parliament. Ms Ghani said “lack of consistency” meant the Diplomatic Service was missing opportunities to promote British produce abroad to nations such as India, China…
Read MoreMushrooms: The Perfect Complement to Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Mushrooms are a tasty, low-calorie and a versatile ingredient that can be made in so many different ways. What’s even better, mushroom dishes taste beautiful paired with a glass of sparkling wine. Here are a few ideas to put together for your next dinner-to-impress. Creamy mushroom pasta A classic dish and a great choice for…
Read MoreBreaky Bottom English Sparkling Wine
Breaky Bottom is a winery based in Sussex which was founded in 1974 by Peter Hall. At the time, there were only a few dozen wine vineyards in the whole country, but Peter Hall saw the potential for grape-growing in the UK. Breaky Bottom is an isolated farmstead set in a beautiful secluded valley in the South Downs. There are…
Read MoreLondon Bar Serves Tea-Flavoured Champagne with Afternoon Tea!
A venue is London is crafting a new drink so you no longer have to choose between having a cup of tea or a glass of bubbly with your afternoon tea. Sketch, a restaurant and bar in West London, have produced a tea-strained Champagne which offers the taste and bubbliness of Champagne with a subtle note of tea.…
Read MoreEnglish Wine Week 2016
English Wine Week 2016 will take place between Saturday 28th May and Sunday 5th June. English Wine Week is a national campaign, designed to raise awareness of English wine across the country. Vineyards across the country will also be opening their doors to welcome visitors, offering tours, tastings and special offers. Here are some of the…
Read MoreVegan-friendly Sparkling Wines
Looking at vegan sparkling wines, other than Champagne (find those here), from around the world. Sparkling wines that are non-vegan tend to use small amounts of animal products during the wine-making process, then extract it later on. Here’s some confirmed vegan sparkling wines: Breaky Bottom Sparkling Brut, England Gusbourne Sparkling Wines, England L’Acadie Vineyards Sparkling Wine,…
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