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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.
A Guide To English Wine Harvest: Weather, Timing, and Challenges
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Ever wondered how English grapes thrive in a cool climate? This guide explores the harvest, from weather and grape ripeness to vineyard challenges and harvesting methods.
Why Is Wine So Romantic?
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Explore why wine is so romantic, from ancient Egyptian rituals to modern date nights, and learn how it has inspired intimacy, celebration, and shared moments throughout history.
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.
How Two Women Helped Shape English Wine
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This International Women’s Day, we want to highlight an important story at the centre of English wine history.
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.
Celebrating International Women’s Day: Meet our Winemaker, Cara Lee Dely
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When Sam Linter, Bolney MD and Head Winemaker, first took the reins of Bolney back in 1995, she was determined to make a change. For Sam, it wasn’t just about pushing boundaries when it came to...