Latest News on What's Happening over English Wine Week
Devon Wine Week Events Announced
Once again the Devon vineyards along with other outlets in the region have created their own Devon Wine Week, with something taking place on every day of the Week. Full details can be found on their website www.devonwineweek.co.uk
Look out for special offers instore, such as Vineyards of Bordeaux in Plymouth, who are offering 10% off all sales of their extensive range of English wines.
Additionally a number of hotels and restaurants around will be serving local wines. A list is available on the What's On and Wine & Food pages
 
Experience English Wines at Vinopolis’ English Wine Week Preview
The English Wine Week Preview at Vinopolis runs from 8th – 19th May, a two-week run up to English Wine Week (24th May – 1st June). From 12-2pm during the preview, Vinopolis is inviting the great British public to taste 3 top white wines and 3 sparkling wines absolutely free as part of the tour!*
Guests will be asked to rate the wines and afterwards hear the opinions of revered wine experts including Oz Clarke, Jancis Robinson, Robert Joseph, Charles Metcalfe, Andrew Jefford, Susy Atkins, Stephen Skelton and other top names. During the tour guests will enjoy an English Wine section where they can learn about the growers, how to appreciate English wine, each wine’s provenance plus the vineyard’s location so they can pay a visit during English Wine Week (24th May – 1st June).
As a celebration of English wines, all English Wine tasting guests will be entered into a draw to win a VIP ticket to Matt Skinner’s ‘Meet the Expert’ session on 17th May at Vinopolis. The winner will taste premium wines with Matt, have a Q&A session and receive other sought after goodies.
*English Wines will be available to taste during the tour, not exclusively. After 2pm there will be a charge of £4 for 6 tastings to sample the English wines.
Celebrate English Wine Week with The Wine Society
The Wine Society is proud to include wines from one of the finest vineyards in ‘England’s green and pleasant land’ – a perfect way to celebrate English Wine Week.
The new wave of English grape-growers and winemakers have raised standards and increased the variety of wines, giving English wines their own identity and often giving our European neighbours a run for their money, with the added advantage of being lower in alcohol. Check out the range of English wines listed by the Wine Society
New map of the vineyards of England & Wales now available
A new, fully-revised map of English and Welsh vineyards has been produced by the UK wine industry. An ideal accompaniment for the wine enthusiast, the map shows the lcoation of 163 vineyards throughout England and Wales, with cross referenced listings by county, full contact details (with postcodes for easy location), websites and a brief description.
The back of the map contains valuable at-a-glance background information such as wine styles and grape varieties, and colourful advertisement from a selection of the featured vineyards outlining the many facilities that are now available.
For a free copy, please contact English Wine Producers.
Launch of New Book on English wines in time for English Wine Week
The first of three books on English wines and vineyards to be published this year has just been launched, in time for English Wine Week.
Grape Britain by David Harvey has been meticulously researched over 2 years and brings together a tour of Britain’s Vineyards in a lavishly illustrated 256-page book that will be popular with the growing number of UK wine enthusiasts and vineyard visitors alike. Further information on the book is available here
The author will be attending a launch at Mostly Books in Abingdon on Friday 23rd May, which will be accompanied by a wine tasting of local vineyard Bothy and nibbles - tickets £5.00.
Camel Valley links up with Rick Stein's Restaurant for a Fizz n' Fish Evening to celebrate English Wine Week
On 29 May 2008, during English Wine Week, enjoy Camel Valley’s best fizz with sustainable fish and chips from Rick Stein’s Padstow Fish and Chip Café.
The evening starts at 7pm with a ‘meet the winemaker’ Camel Valley winery tour with ‘UK Winemaker of the Year’ Sam Lindo. Guests can then enjoy an included aperitif of Camel Valley’s award winning ‘Cornwall’ sparkling wine on the sun terrace overlooking the vineyards. Then tuck in to fish and chips from Rick Stein’s with an included glass of award winning Camel Valley Sparkling Pinot Noir rosé. Camel Valley wines will be available to buy, by the glass or bottle, throughout the evening and there’s Andy Treleavan Cornish ice cream cornet to finish!
The event is ticket only (£19.95); please contact the vineyard on 01208 77959 to book. You had better hurry, though, as tickets are already selling fast.
Suffolk Show
If you are heading for East Anglia, be sure to visit the Suffolk Show, taking place on Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th May. A number of East Anglia’s vineyards will be on show, where you can taste and buy from a large range of styles. More information on the Suffolk Show please press here.
A feast of activities at Denbies Wine Estate
Denbies Wine Estate are hosting a range of exciting activities to celebrate English Wine Week this year - from a cheesemaking and winemaking day, when you can become an expert in both, to a tea dance, a ramble through the vineyard with Denbies' own expert and a demonstration in flower arranging. There is something for everyone, and of course all days include delicious refreshments. Details are available on the What's On pages.
English Wine Week at Stanlake Park
Including the Hurst Morris People on June 1st at 3pm
Photographic Exhibition by Alan Bostock through the week
Tours of the winery, New wines released,
Cheese Tasting ………and more. We will include further details when received, or contact Stanlake Park direct.
Award winning Deli-Pub flies the flag for English Wine Week
The Jolly Farmers Food Emporium in Buckland near Reigate, proud winner of the 2007 Countryside Alliance National Rural Retailers Award for best Diversification, has exciting plans to celebrate English Wine Week including:
- local MP Sir Paul Beresford leads the opening ceremony by cutting a string of sausages!
- free 'Champagne in all but name' English Weekend Breakfast for first 20 customers
- guest appearance by Michaela of Norbury Farm with the exclusive launch of the eagerly awaited 'Dirty Vicar' cheese
- special offers on English wines all week including 20% off on Monday and Tuesday
- English wine special menu in the pub
- Special 6 course tasting menu accompanied by English Wines
- and lots more
The philosophy at the Jolly Farmers has always been to champion local farmers and wine-growers by showcasing the very best of their produce. By supporting English Wine Week, they hope to combine the highest quality English food and drink for a real "taste of England" For full details of all the events see the What's On pages. |
