Posts Tagged ‘english sparkling’
Exton Park and H2Vin Join Forces
Two relatively new names in the wine world, each focusing on fine wines and with a similar philosophy and passion, have agreed to work together to promote and sell one of the leading ‘new wave’ English sparkling wine producers. Exton Park, the recently launched vineyard from Hampshire, has appointed the on-trade specialist H2Vin to distribute…
Read MoreQuaff Fine Wine Merchants in East Sussex
Quaff Wine Merchants is a great place to order online or to pop into one of their Sussex stores (Brighton and Hove) to pick up some sparkling wine. It was founded by Toby Peirce in 2005. He began a career in cricket where he travelled to South Africa and met local wine-producers and fell in love with…
Read MoreEnjoy a Glass of Bubbly in Edinburgh
Scotland may be known for it’s top class whiskey, but the city isn’t short of great places to get a glass of sparkling wine. There’s pubs, restaurants and cocktails bars to suit all tastes, from contemporary to traditional – here’s just a few places to visit: Dragonfly – Visit Dragonfly is a unique and award-winning…
Read MoreBubbleigh – New Name for English Sparkling Wine?
There are often calls for a name to cover English sparkling wine as a whole and whether it is needed or not. A new Twitter account has started that says that Bubbleigh is the new name for English Sparkling Wine. Bubbleigh means delicate bubbles, from: Bubb as in bubbles and leigh,meaning delicate. ‘For exclusive use…
Read MoreWhat is happening to Champagne?
Champagne is now being sold for as little as £9 a bottle with Gartissier Brut Champagne on offer at Morrisons. With 25% of Champagne normally being sold in the week between Christmas and New Year, is this price damaging the brand of Champagne, known as a luxury product or is it in response to the ever growing…
Read MoreSussex Vineyards
Sussex Vineyards is family run, specialising in top quality English sparkling wines from the Sussex High Weald. Gerard and Jonica Fox own and run the two vineyards, either side of the historic village of Mayfield in East Sussex. The first vineyard (Hobdens) was planted in 2004-2005 and produces the flagship saignée rosé: Mayfield Exprression Brut Rosé. The second, larger vineyard (Lakestreet) was planted in 2010/2011 and produces a range of Blanc de Blancs and Blanc de Noirs: Mayfield Essence, Inspiration and Tradition. The grapes grown are Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc. The emphasis is on minimal intervention in the vineyard & light manipulation in the winery. Quality is favoured over quantity. Huge attention is taken to getting…
Read MoreHambledon Vineyard Announces Plans to Expand
Managing director of Hambledon Vineyard Ian Kellett has announced plans to expand the estate’s facilities in response to growing demand. He also applauded government support for rural development and food and drink businesses in the UK. Speaking as he welcomed Meon Valley MP George Hollingbery to Hambledon Vineyard last week, Kellett said, “Hambledon has had a…
Read MoreMayfield Midnight Brut 2011 is Perfect for Christmas
Mayfield Midnight Brut 2011, Dark, Dry Rosé is the first English sparkling wine specifically created to suit Winter foods and is perfect with mince pies and Christmas puddings. The wine is almost garnet in colour, with plenty of red-fruit flavours. There’s a lovely fine mousse and its flavour pairs well with festive food such as mince pies, Christmas pudding and red fruit dishes such as strawberries macerated in lime juice and basil. It also goes really well with a roast or with fresh creamy cheeses like Delice de Bourgone. A small portion of the wine was aged in old oak before blending. This too has added depth and roundness to the wine. The wine was on lees for 36 months before disgorging. www.sussexvineyards.com
Read MoreThe Best Bubbly for your Office Christmas Party
As the festive period approaches we are no doubt thinking about parties and celebrations, a time to congratulate each other for our efforts as a team and a chance to get to know each other better thanks to a tipple or two which helps to let our defences down and opens us up for laughter, chats…
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