Winery Bluebell Vineyard EstatesAshdown Ortega
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The Ashdown Ortega of the Winery Bluebell Vineyard Estates is in the top 0 of wines of England.
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Discover the grape variety: Alicante
Alicante Henri Bouschet noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Languedoc). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches of grapes of medium size. The Alicante Henri Bouschet noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.
Informations about the Winery Bluebell Vineyard Estates
The Winery Bluebell Vineyard Estates is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of England to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of England
England, although more famous for gin and beer, has been producing wine since Roman Imperial times (100 – 400 AD). Historically the country has not been known for the quality of its winemaking, inhibited by its northerly latitude and resulting cool Climate. However the last decade or so has seen considerable progress and expansion, and increases in planting of noble Grape varieties. Significant chaptilzation to off-set the high Acidity of under-ripe grapes was once common practice but since the 1970s and particularly since the turn of the millennium natural sugar levels have increased in the Vineyard and wines have increased in quality and reputation.
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Brad Pitt launches skincare range using ingredients from Rhône Valley vineyard
Le Domaine Skincare features a serum, a cream, a fluid cream and a cleansing emulsion, all of which are vegan and suitable for all skin types. The products are made from organic matter that was previously discarded after the grapes had been pressed. Le Domaine Skincare’s packaging also includes recyclable glass bottles and jars, and reusable stoppers made of oak cut from the scraps of the vineyard’s wine barrels. ‘It is about imitating nature’s organic cycles, its original beauty,’ said Pitt, wh ...
Jackson Family Wines announces major expansion into English wine industry
The California-based company, whose flagship brand is Kendall-Jackson, will initially produce vintage and non-vintage sparkling wine at a contract winemaking facility called Defined Wine in Kent. It has purchased a large volume of 2022 base wine from across Kent and Sussex, and Holland will be tasked with turning it into high-quality sparkling wine. Jackson Family Wines is also in the process of acquiring around 26ha in the Crouch Valley, which is located southeast of Chelmsford in Essex. It wil ...
English vineyard with Pinot Noir goes on sale at £1.3m
English vineyard Cobble Hill, near to the north Norfolk coast, has been listed for sale by estate agency Knight Frank, which said it is seeking offers in excess of £1.3m ($1.58m). Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Bacchus grape varieties are planted at the 3.6-hectare (ha) vineyard (nine acres), which has chalky soils reminiscent of France’s Champagne region, according to Knight Frank. A key part of the deal is an additional 19.4 hectares (48 acres) of land that is considered suitable for vineyards, ...
The word of the wine: Grape variety
A type of vine plant and, by extension, the term used to designate the grapes that come from it. The term "table grape" is used to designate the grapes used for consumption, whereas the term "grape variety" is used to designate the wine grapes used to make wine.
