2023 Vintage Report
Overview ‘Exceptional’, ‘Challenging’, ‘Bountiful’, ‘Lousy’. These are just a few ways winemakers described the 2023 vintage in England and Wales....... Read more.
I’m going to a wedding/party/special event – what English sparkling wine should I take?
A bottle of English sparkling wine makes an ideal gift to bring to any special event. For a sunny wedding...... Read more.
I want to buy an English sparkling wine as a gift – what should I look for?
English sparkling wine makes a lovely gift for any occasion and can suit a range of tastes and budgets. For...... Read more.
I see‘ brut’, ‘extra brut’ and ‘demi-sec’ on English sparkling wine labels – what do they mean?
These phrases originated with Champagne and describe the sweetness of the sparkling wine, from very dry to much sweeter. When...... Read more.
I’ve heard of vintage and non-vintage English Sparkling Wine – what’s the difference?
If you mention ‘vintage wine’ to people, they will often envisage a grand bottle that is many years old. However,...... Read more.
2022 Vintage Report
Overview Heat Stress? Forest fires? 14.5% ABV? You may be forgiven for wondering whether you are reading a vintage report...... Read more.
How long will an English sparkling wine last once opened?
There’s nothing quite like that lovely fizzing sound as you pour that newly opened bottle of English Sparkling Wine, and...... Read more.
