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Seasonal Wine Pairings For British Spring Recipes

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Bring spring to the table with wines that enhance British favourites like tender lamb, fresh new potatoes, and tangy rhubarb crumble. Tips and pairings to make every bite sing.
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Does A Spoon In Sparkling Wine Work?

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A spoon does not keep a bottle of sparkling wine fizzy. Learn the truth behind this myth and why your bubbles escape so quickly.
Bolney English sparkling wine on a white table cloth

Is Prosecco Sparkling Wine? All Your Questions Answered

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There are key differences between Prosecco and English sparkling wine, which we explore here.
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Does Sparkling Wine Pop Like Champagne?

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Sparkling wine does pop like Champagne when it’s opened.  If you have a bottle of sparkling wine that you want to open with a flourish for a celebration, this guide will show you.
Opening a bottle of English sparkling wine

How To Open A Bottle Of Sparkling Wine

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Learning how to open a bottle of sparkling wine the right way ensures you minimise spillage, spray, and wastage. Read our article to discover pro tips.
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How Do You Store Sparkling Wine Properly?

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How to store sparkling wine depends on many factors. here you can discover expert tips on how to store your bottles the right way.
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How to Recork Sparkling Wine & Keep the Fizz Fresh

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This guide takes you through the simple steps to recorking and provides alternative methods for storing opened sparkling wine if you don’t have the means to recork.
Pouring English sparkling wine for guests

How To Choose The Right Sparkling Wine For You

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This guide breaks down different types of sparkling wines and their flavours, so you are better equipped to make the best choice for you.
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Is Chardonnay A Sparkling Wine?

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Learn all about Chardonnay the wine and Chardonnay the grape variety in this guide, which also explains how Chardonnay grapes are essential for sparkling wine production.
Bottles of Bolney English sparkling wine

Is Sparkling Wine Champagne?

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There are many rules and regulations surrounding Champagne viticulture (which refers to the cultivation of grapevines), including pruning, degree of pressing, and how long the bottles must be aged....
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What Is Cava? A Beginner’s Guide to Everything Cava

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The method for Cava production is called the “traditional method” which is also the production method for Champagne. Learn all about it here.
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Who Invented Sparkling Wine? How England Paved the Way

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Contrary to popular belief, sparkling wine was invented in England. Learn all about our fabulous history here.
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What Is Champagne? All Your Questions Answered

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Champagne is a type of sparkling wine which is produced in a specific region in the northeast of France, called the Champagne wine region. Learn everything you need to know here.
Glasses of cuvee sparkling wine

What Is Cuvée Wine? A Winemaker’s Guide

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What is cuvée in wine? What does this fancy-sounding word mean? All the questions you wanted are answered here.
Does Sparkling Wine Go Off? The Complete Guide

Does Sparkling Wine Go Off? The Complete Guide

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Does sparkling wine go off? Learn how to tell if your bottle has expired and how long an unopened bottle of sparkling wine lasts with this simple guide.
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What Is Sparkling Wine? A Sommelier’s Definitive Guide

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What is sparkling wine? This simple guide explains everything you need to know, from the difference between dry & sweet sparkling wine to how it’s made.
The Best Vegan Wines For Veganuary

The Best Vegan Wines For Veganuary

Lifestyle & Recipes

It’s no secret that the vegan movement is gaining momentum year on year, and with new products launching daily and restaurants boasting plant-powered menus, it’s an exciting time to take the...
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Which Sparkling Wine Should You Choose For New Year’s Eve?

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The presents may have been opened, but the festivities are far from over. If you’re looking for the best champagne alternative for New Year’s, why not try premium English sparkling wine?
Why Choose A Magnum? Your Guide To Magnum Wine

Why Choose A Magnum? Your Guide To Magnum Wine

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What’s better than one bottle of English wine? The answer may be two, but that’s not the only reason why magnums grow more popular year on year. Whether it’s as a showstopper at a dinner party...

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