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English Rosé Vs Provence Rosé: Comparing Types Of Blush Wine

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What’s the difference between English and Provence rosé? Learn about dryness, flavour, grapes, acidity and the best food pairings.
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8 Reasons To Choose An English Sparkling Wine Vs Prosecco

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English sparkling wine or Prosecco? Compare flavour, fizz, sweetness, and food pairing, and see why English sparkling wine offers more complexity and elegance.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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...
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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Think You Know Rosé Wine? 5 Myths You Might Believe

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It’s pink, it’s picture perfect and it’s surrounded by a whole lot of myths. Read on as we bust some of the most common myths about rosé. 
Estate Chardonnay 2020: Your Summer Wine Pick

Estate Chardonnay 2020: Your Summer Wine Pick

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We’re proud to announce the launch of our first still Chardonnay. The 2020 vintage joins our Bolney Range, sitting in good company alongside our Estate Pinot Noir and Estate Pinot Gris.
The Beginners Guide To Wine

The Beginners Guide To Wine

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Evolve from wine beginner to expert with our guide to drinking wine. You’ll be a wine connoisseur in no time!
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What Is Vermouth

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Vermouth is a fortified wine with a rich history and complex flavours. This article explains what vermouth is, its different styles, including English Rosso and Bianco, and the ways it can be...

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