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British Wine On The Up As Davenport Vineyard Proves ‘A Cut Above’

British Wine On The Up As Davenport Vineyard Proves ‘A Cut Above’

WineGB’s version of a traditional contest for pruning vines common in a number of European wine-producing countries, which was held at Tinwood Wine Estate in West Sussex last quarter, saw Davenport Vineyards take top team spoils, with Gusbourne in Kent taking the yellow jersey in the individual competition.  

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Tasting Somerset Food Excellence At Yeo Valley London

Tasting Somerset Food Excellence At Yeo Valley London

The world's your oyster. Now perhaps the next best thing to a taste of Somerset in the West Country itself but without the hassle of a 120-mile drive down the road from London, could well prove to be a trip to Yeo Valley’s café in Queensway in west London. And, so with this in mind I trotted off to what was touted as the "first-ever" Somerset and Exmoor food and drink experience in the capital last week. Producers from the county were there aplenty.

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Best of English Wine

Best of English Wine

 
England now produce world ranking vintages, both sparkling wines and still wines, which for many beat competition from better known European vineyards. From sparkling wine to rosé, it is time to familiarise yourself with the fine vineyards we have in this country.
Nyetimber 2006 classic Cuvee (sparkling)
Balfour Brut Rose, Hush Heath
Bolney Wine Estate Pinot Noir 2010
Chapel Down Bacchus 2010
English Sparkling Wine
Pink Rosé, Furleigh Estate
Gusbourne Estate Brut Reserve 2006 (sparkling)
Ridgeview Merret Bloomsbury 2008,

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