Now that we've all stopped scoffing at the idea of English wine, particularly the fizzy stuff, one name that should be at the top of your shopping list is the Gusbourne Estate.
We may never match the huge pot of gold-medal-winning wines of Champagne, but with a record-breaking seven gold awards handed out by the International Wine & Spirits competition, there's plenty to celebrate ahead of this year's English Wine Week (May 28 to June 5).
We may never match the huge pot of gold-medal-winning wines of Champagne, but with a record-breaking seven gold awards handed out by the International Wine & Spirits Competition, there's plenty to celebrate ahead of this year's English Wine Week (May 28 to June 5).
Results released today show New Zealand wines have triumphed at the prestigious UK-based International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC). New Zealand scooped not only the show’s top Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc Trophies, but a slew of top medals that included a record number of dessert wines.
"South Africa has been upping quality in a steady curve for the last decade and is now at the stage where its entry-level wines are effortlessly winning high medals and happy converts," says Adam Lechmere, general manager, International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC).
Made in conjunction with Aldi and Lyme Bay, a Devon-based winery renowned for its quality offering and innovative approach to winemaking, Lyme Block English Wine has been crafted using England's signature grape, Bacchus, and was recently awarded a prestigious Silver medal at the renowned International Wine and Spirit Competition.
IWSC, the world’s oldest and most prestigious tasting competition for wines and spirits from around the globe, has completed its search for the planet’s best wine communicator, naming The Wine Show presenter Joe Fattorini as its winner for 2017.
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