Among the myriad events contributing to the countrywide festival that is English Wine Week (21-29 June), one in particular caught our eye at Harpers – an invite to join Nyetimber at 10 Greek Street for a dinner titled ‘Ageing with grace – how English Sparkling Wine is redefining vintage fizz’. An event aimed at normal wine-loving punters, it nonetheless promised an ‘opening of library of wines… featuring a curated selection of back vintages including Classic Cuvee NV, Classic Cuvee 2009, Classic Cuvee 2005, Blanc de Blancs 2016, and 1086 Prestige Cuvee 2010’. And this all matched with the very tasty tucker and relaxed dining vibe for which this standout Soho oasis is rightly known. So, we headed on down…
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Climate action grants are already benefiting seven vineyards in and around the South Downs and, as English Wine Week approaches (21-29 June), extra funding is being made available to help others get involved in climate action.
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The eighth annual WineGB Awards concluded with a showcase of the finest wines from England and Wales, marking the end of English Wine Week with a record number of entries and gold medals. This year’s competition celebrated the diversity and quality of wines produced across 33 counties, with over 350 medals awarded.
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Ahead of the General Election and also English Wine Week, WineGB has launched its Manifesto for Growth which identifies the three main areas which require support from the new government.
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Norwich Wine Week is set to return this month, offering attendees a chance to sample a diverse array of wines from vineyards across Norfolk and beyond.
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Much has been made of the strides made by English wines, both still and sprinkling, following the marketing juggernaut that was English Wine Week.
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Supermarket Aldi has partnered with Lyme Bay Winery, the producers behind its Specially Selected Bowler & Brolly English Sparkling wine, to launch an exclusive Specialbuy Vineyard Experience.
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Richard Balfour-Lynn, co-founder of Balfour Winery, one of the UK’s largest English wine producers, has urged British farmers to convert their land to viticulture in the face of climate change and rising demand for grapes.
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As English Wine Week draws to a close, we look back on some of the key events from the jam-packed programme.
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The march of English sparkling wine continued this week with the formal approval of a Sussex PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) by DEFRA minister Victoria Prentis.
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Hattingley Valley has announced the release of two new small batch wines in celebration of English Wine Week (EWW) – just one of many celebrations and promotional activities which are due to begin this Saturday.
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Waitrose has launched a new mixed wine case comprising a selection of homegrown wines.
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Affordable tiers of still whites and red blends will be essential in supporting the rise of English sparkling wines both at home and on export markets.
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Bolney Wine Estate and Coates & Seely have announced how they plan to start reopening their businesses to the public following the PM’s confirmation yesterday that the on-trade can reopen on 4 July with a reduced 1 metre social distancing rule.
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Hattingley Valley has become the first English wine producer to launch a TV advertising campaign, to kick off just head of English Wine Week (20-28 June).
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Waitrose is celebrating English Wine Week (20- 28 June) by launching five new and exclusive homegrown wines.
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Graft Wine Company co-founder Nik Darlington is set to run 100km between English vineyards during English Wine Week (20 to 28 June), launching an initiative to raise money for the Drinks Trust.
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Wine GB has called on the trade to get behind its newly launched virtual format of English Wine Week, which will take place from 20 to 28 June.
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