English wine
Kent winery releases English winemaking firsts
Kent’s Hush Heath Estate has released a set of English winemaking firsts, including a white wine containing all seven ‘Champagne’ grapes, a red made with just Pinot Meunier, and a zero-dosage fizz.
Botham and Tesco back English rosé wine
the drinks business witnessed a major moment for the English wine industry this week as the first bottles of a Sir Ian Botham-backed rosé from Hush Heath Estate in Kent were labelled and readied for Tesco.
English wine harvest 2019: Back to ‘normal’ but volumes still above average
About a month before the harvest gets underway, English wine producers have expressed relief that predicted volumes are down on last year’s record levels, despite the fact they’re still estimated to be above ‘average’.
WineGB boosts board with new director
WineGB, the trade body representing the English and Welsh wine industry, has bolstered its board with the appointment of Bolney Wine Estate’s Sam Linter.
Bluebell Vineyard launches first English still wines
Bluebell Vineyard has launched its first still wines made from grapes from the 2018 vintage including an estate white made from Chasselas, which it is also trialling in a sparkling wine.
Litmus Wines: Making still wine in England has got so much easier
Managing director of Surrey’s Litmus Wines, John Worontschak, recalls how making still wine in England has become less troublesome as he strives to make his white blend “the Cloudy Bay of England”.
Earl of Sandwich teams up with Furleigh to create English sparkling wine
Dorset-based wine producer Furleigh has partnered with the Mapperton Estate and the Earl of Sandwich to release an English sparkling wine called the Montagu Cuvée.
Nyetimber teams up on new menu with Lympstone Manor and Michael Caines
Michelin starred Exmouth restaurant and country house Lympstone Manor has partnered with English fizz producer Nyetimber to serve “the most extensive” range of the brand’s wines.
Nyetimber to produce 2m bottles of English fizz
English sparkling wine brand Nyetimber plans to reach two million bottles in average annual production, which is almost six times its current yearly sales.
Furleigh Estate collaborates with sorbet producer for rosé launch
Dorset-based wine producer Furleigh Estate has released a dry rosé, joining forces with a local ice-cream producer for the wine’s launch.