English Wine Week 25th May - 2nd June

Just in time for English Wine Week, Furleigh Estate and Chapel Down release new wines.

English Wine Week runs from this Saturday 25th May to 2nd June and according to Wine GB, the UK’s wine marketing body, it is also the start of the tourist season. During the week, there will be plenty of tours and events at vineyards throughout the country.

To coincide with English Wine Week, Furleigh Estate in Dorset will release a new range of super-premium sparkling wines. The first release will be the sparkling wine ‘From the Oenothèque 2010’ with an RRP of £49.50. Made with 60% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 5% Pinot Meunier it has spent 70 months on its lees and a further 24 months under cork.

Chapel Down launches its first sparkling Bacchus. Head winemaker Josh Donaghay-Spire said that deciding to carbonate the wine and not to put it through traditional method was a considered choice as he wanted to retain the youthful, aromatic components which Bacchus showcases so well. He said 'It’s not a wine to discuss and debate for hours or a wine to cellar for years to come, it’s an uncomplicated and very refreshing wine to open and enjoy this summer'.