English Sparkling Wines

In the world of wine, there is nothing more elegant and celebratory than sipping on a glass of sparkling wine. While Champagne from the Champagne region of France may have long held the crown in this category, there is a new contender that has been quietly but steadily gaining recognition: English sparkling wine. With its…

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The Story Of Israel In Three Sparkling Wines

One can basically tell the story of Israeli fizz in three sparkling wines: The President’s, produced by Carmel Mizrahi, Yarden Blanc de Blancs made by the Golan Heights Winery and Raziel Brut Nature, a new expression by the Ben-Zaken family. The President’s was the dominant player from the 1950’s until the late 1980’s. Yarden Blanc…

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Directory Of English And Welsh Sparkling Wine Producers

Get ready for the most comprehensive list of English & Welsh Sparkling Wine Producers available online, if you’re planning a trip to England or Wales or looking for a new producer to discover, then this list will be all that you require. Directory Of English And Welsh Sparkling Wine Producers a’Beckett’s Vineyard Adgestone Vineyard Albury…

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Interview With A Sommelier – Davide Santeramo

The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers, who help the consumer discover their next favourite bottle, understand the different regions and pair a delicious meal with the right Glass of Bubbly. In this feature, I speak with a man who has helped many people to discover the vast world…

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Hampshire Beats Sussex at the First Wine Olympics

Hampshire Beats Sussex at the First Wine Olympics

Hampshire was the winner at the world’s first One Day Vineyard Olympics held at Jenkyn Place, Bentley near Alton and hosted by Simon and Camilla Bladon. With the home team posting a triumphant win, and raising over £700 for the Benevolent. The seven Vineyards of Hampshire – Cottonworth, Danebury, Exton Park, Jenkyn Place, Hattingley Valley,…

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Still not tried English Sparkling Wine?

Still not tried English Sparkling Wine?

We want to cheer on home-grown bubbly and we hope that the rest of the country continues to get behind the industry too. Sales are indeed growing, they are winning awards left and right and the quality is continuously increasing –  so why not give it a try? The price may seem a little higher compared…

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Throw A Sparkling English Afternoon Tea

Throw A Sparkling English Afternoon Tea

There’s nothing quite like a traditional afternoon tea: a deliciously varied spread of treats on offer from a beautifully laid cake stand. But what if we want to take this beloved English pastime up a sparkling notch? With such a variety of sandwiches, scones and cakes it can be difficult to know which wines to…

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