Champagnes and Sparkling Wines - English Wines beating them in international tastings

English Vineyards that are open to the public, why not visit one near you and taste some superb wines

English sparkling wines are beating wines and champagnes in blind tastings

English Wine Producers, theEnglish Wine Industry's marketing association. All the latest news about english wines

Balls Brothers - Wine Merchants, Wine Bars and Restaurants - Special English Wine Promotions and events

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Are You a Champagne Drinker ?

English Vineyard and winemakers are producing some of the world's finest wines.

English Sparkling Wines have beaten top champagnes in international blind tastings and yet are a fraction of the cost.

If quality is your drinking pleasure then now is the time to explore the superb quality sparkling and still wines produced in England. There can be no better time to begin to appreciate the depth and quality of English wines than during English Wine Week.

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You can find out more about the numerous awards won by English Wines on the main English Wine Producers site (click wine bottles) - or better still join in English Wine Week and visit vineyards where the wines are produced and taste them yourself. You could also visit some of the outlets and restaurants which are featuring English Wines.

Click here to see some of the Awards won by English Wine .

Some Quotes on English Sparkling Wines:

Nyetimber's Classic Cuvée 1994 is listed in October's Decanter Magazine Best Wines 2002. It is the only English wine to feature, and once again sees Nyetimber acknowledged as a leading sparkling wine producer. See more on www.decanter.com

The July 2002 issue of WINE Magazine featured a detailed report on a tasting of the world's sparklers.
Chris Losh, WINE's Editor added "The best stuff can really give the big-brand Champagnes a run for their money - at a lower price."

Ridgeview Cuvée Merret Bloomsbury 1997 and Camel Valley Brut NV Camel Valley Vineyards Sparkling 'Cornwall' outscored Moet's Green Point Brut 1997 Chandon, Jacob's Creek, Mumm Cuvée Napa, Graham Beck, Seaview Brut, ALL Cavas, and ALL sparkling wines from France and Italy.

Cuvée Merret Bloomsbury was described as "Typical delicate elegant nose - with the palate perfectly in balance…. Very Champagne-like. Some nice complexity and a good balance of fruit and acid. Really quite moreish."

Camel Valley was "A powerful nose. Good bubbles. Loads of citrus and honey on the palate. Lovely! …Fine, persistent bubbles, fresh delicate and rich on the palate with a lovely honeyed finish."

Oz Clarke extolled the virtues of English wines on BBC 1's Housecall at the beginning of November. He pitched a crisp dry oaked wine from the Curious Grape range against a South African Chardonnay, and Ridgeview Cuvée Merret Bloomsbury against a Grand Marque Champagne. Congratulations to Ridgeview, whose wine was picked out as the Champagne!

Oz Clarke selected an English wine as 'best of the bunch' when given a blind tasting on BBC's Look North recently. Given a selection of wines priced £3-15, and from different wine growing regions, Oz Clarke chose local vineyard Leventhorpe Seyval Blanc 2001, which retails at around £6.00. He was unaware that there would be a local wine in the line-up!

Find out more about English Wines at English Wine Producers - click here.

What's on where during English Wine week

Regiona food and drink guide website from Food form Britain

Unwins Wine Merchants - stocking English Wines

English Wine andregional food are a perfect match - watch out for restaurants offering an unbeatable combination.

Decanter Magazine online
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