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Another new variety of sparkling wine tried over the festive season. This time from Galicia in Spain and made entirely of Albariño grape. Now I love Albariño white wines and Martin Codax , whilst not the best out there, does a decent wine that a I'm more than happy to drink. So I was quite … Continue reading Martin Codax Sparkling Albariño
As always after tasting a new wine I look for websites that can give me more information about said wine: the grapes used, wine producing methods and the area. When looking for additional info on English Sparkling Wines, lo and behold what should crop up but a website called EnglishSparklingWine.co.uk. I do like it when … Continue reading English Sparkling Wine
One of seven sparkling wines produced by this winery in the South East of England, the classic cuvee is their flagship wine. Made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes grown over the three counties of Kent, Sussex and Hampshire and multiple vintages. Like most English sparkling wine it is made using the champagne … Continue reading Nyetimber Classic Cuvee
One of nine varieties of sparkling wine made by Chapel Down on their estate in Kent in South East England. That's a lot more tastings I need to do (I'll look forward to it). Made from a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir from a cool fermentation in stainless steel followed … Continue reading Chapel Down Brut NV
I quite like the Veuve Cliquot yellow label so was expecting their rose to be my favourite. However it wasn't despite the fact it had some toasty tones to it, which I usually look for in champagne. Turns out when it's pink I expect berries and I'm not happy if they're not there. Don't get … Continue reading Veuve Cliquot Rose
The first of three rose champagnes at the Valentine tasting at Reserva y Cata. I know very little about rose champagne so was looking forward to this, but was disappointed to see Moet & Chandon as the first choice. It is probably the best known brand in the UK and it's standard champagne, whilst perfectly … Continue reading Moet & Chandon Rose Imperial
This is La Espumosa Bar's house champagne which you can purchase by the glass for 7€. It is part of the Nicolas Feuillatte Essential range of champagnes which are designed to be accessible to the mass market. The Centre Vinicole – Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte (CV-CNF) is the oldest union of producers of champagne. It comprises … Continue reading Nicolas Feuillatte Selection Brut
One of the first things I did once we were let out of lockdown was head down to La Espumosa Champagne Bar with a friend and order a bottle of this stuff. Check in later this week when I will write up about the bar. But first the champagne. I couldn't find a website for … Continue reading Bonnaire Variance Blanc de Blanc
The Christmas Wine Tasting at the Lion and Lamb started with a little Prosecco aperitif. Well I say little but I actually had 3 glasses and had to give myself a stern talking to in order to slow down or there was no way I'd last the night. This organic and apparently vegan bubbly is … Continue reading Alberto Nani Organic Prosecco
The final wine at the colourfulwines.com Summer Sparklers tasting at Tomevinos.com. The Moscato Bianco grape is known for producing sweet desert wines and this sparkling wine is no exception. It is incredibly sweet. A very pale straw colour, it even smells sweet. The scent has a light intensity but is super tropical: pineapple and lychee. … Continue reading Alice Bel Cole Asti Moscato
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