Sam Wylie-Harris speaks to some leading lights in this booming industry. Sometimes what you re looking for is right under your nose. Take English wines for example; in a short space of time, Britain s verdant vineyards have become a wine lovers paradise - and it s all on our doorstep. And if you re not quite convinced Dorset is the new Douro, with its rolling hills, riverside views and premium wineries, Langham Wine Estate - which is situated in the southern England county - were crowned Sparkling Wine Producer of the Year at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2020, lifting the title from French champagne house, Veuve Clicquot.
9th February, 2021 by Christian Smith
As Valentine’s Day is now just around the corner, we’ve got you covered with our top 10 list of last-minute gifts to delight the wine lover in your life, whether you’re celebrating with someone you love or going solo this year.
1. An elegant yet spill-proof wine glass
Available to buy from Amazon, these spill-proof wine glasses will ensure that even the clumsiest of drinkers can enjoy their wine stress-free this Valentine’s Day. Gesticulate all you want – even the most over-enthusiastic of elbows will struggle to send the wine tumbling from this clever tumbler.
The Drinks Business
12 January 2021 By db staff
Champagne House Vranken Pommery Monopole is marking Valentine’s Day this year with English fizz.
Pommery is highlighting the first English sparkling wine from a Champagne House, Louis Pommery England, as a perfect fizz to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, along with a selection of pink sparklers to act as something of an antidote to the stream of relentless of woe in the news.
“Roses are red, champagne has bubbles, let’s drink a glass of rosé and forget all our troubles,” the Champagne House said.
The Champagne House is is also marketing a ‘his and hers’ option, with a Heidsieck Monopole Rosé & Blue Top in gift boxes.