Exton Park in Hampshire has launched its Reserve Blend range, described as “an innovative trio of traditional method sparkling wines that challenge classic winemaking conventions”.
Exton Park in Hampshire has launched its Reserve Blend range, described as “an innovative trio of traditional method sparkling wines that challenge classic winemaking conventions”.
Litmus Wines has unveiled its 2019 Orange bacchus style as well as its 2014 vintage Element 20, described as “the best yet” by winemaker John Worontschak. The Litmu 2019 Orange Bacchus wine is described by Worontschak as “rich, complex and quirky without being unapproachable”. He said: “This is my third orange wine and I feel I am getting the hang of producing the style I…
A botanical spirit inspired by plants native to the Cornish coastline has joined the UK’s line-up of alcohol-free drinks. Pentire Adrift, founded by Alistair Frost, is made from a blend of ingredients such as rock samphire, sea purslane, sage and sea rosemary. It is also free from added sugar, artificial colours and artificial flavourings. Frost said: “Pentire is a celebration of the plant life found…
Pernod Ricard UK is adding a new drink to its non-alcoholic spirits portfolio. Celtic Soul is an alcohol free blend of “carefully distilled” dark spirits, and it has been created by the team that created Pernod’s first non-alcoholic spirit, Ceder’s. The newcomer is a blend of sweet vanilla, spices and oak cask wood flavours, making it both aromatic and complex, according to the producer. The…
Marchese Lodovico Antinori has added a rosé to his portfolio of wines at Alta Maremma estate. The rosé, Sof, was inspired by Antinori’s 21 year-old daughter Sophia. The 49-hectare estate in Bibbona – Tenuta di Biserno – is now in its 14th year of production. The estate, which borders Bolgheri, produces Super Tuscan wines: ‘Lodovico’, ‘Biserno’ and ‘Il Pino di Biserno’, made from Bordeaux varietals,…
Taylor’s has created an exclusive Port blend released in a limited edition bottle that recreates a historic bottle shape from the first half of the 18th century. Taylor’s managing director, Adrian Bridge, said: “This launch is a tribute to the long and rich history of Port as well as continuing our long standing tradition of innovation. We set out to create a unique blend presented…
Bijou Wine, the Languedoc-Roussillon producer, has now extended its range with a “unique blend” from Provence, which has been created to tap into continued global demand for pale rose. Ciel de Lilac is a Provencal blend comprising solely red grape varieties, which allows for more structure and weight in the blend, according to the producer. The grapes were night harvested from two vineyards located high…
Hi-Spirits is launching a new blend of Southern Comfort into the UK, supported by a marketing campaign targeting younger drinkers and American whiskey fans. Southern Comfort Black, which will be introduced into the UK off-trade from March, is described as “an innovative new blend”, which still features creator MW Heron’s original blend of fruits and spices. Dan Bolton, managing director of Hi-Spirits, said: “Southern Comfort…
