England

“It’s never been easier to love English wine”

David Williams chronicles England’s great improvements in wine production since the 1990s for The Guardian. He praises Balfour for its “outstanding quality of the best of the traditional method sparkling wine producers” and commends Balfour and Bolney for their exciting and “vastly improved quality of still wines.” Read more here.
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Australia

‘Astro Bunny’ Named Wine of the Week by Jancis Robinson

Tim Wildman, the charismatic British Master-of-Wine-turned-winemaker, was recently featured on Jancis Robinson’s Wine of the Week column for his ‘Astro Bunny’ pét-nat. Max Allen, the publication’s Australian columnist, writes, “The wine is bursting with really enticing, peachy aromas – evoking a well-made Bellini – and, despite being bone dry, is irresistibly grape-pulpy on the tongue, […]
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South Africa

Announcing: “Unknown Pleasure: Honest South African Wine. A Joyful Tasting of the Cape’s New Order”

​​​​​​​​We’ve got two very special trade tastings coming up in New York City (5.31.22 at Terroir) and Houston (6.8.22 at CDV713) featuring a slew of our South African producers who are leading the charge of honest and exciting winemaking in their home country. In attendance, pouring their wines will be the esteemed: ​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ Francois […]
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Australia

RedHeads Receives Organic Certification and Advances to a Greener Future

The aim at RedHeads has always been grape liberation. They hunt down premium parcels of fruit that were destined to be blended into some big name, nondescript wine and give it the attention it deserves in the winery. Moving forward, RedHeads will be more selective about its vineyard partners. “As the business re-assesses its fruit […]
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England

The Best Sparkling and White Wines To Stock Up On For Summer 2022

Aly Walansky has written about food, wine, and spirits for Forbes, The Food Network, Food & Wine, and more. She is a trusted voice when it comes to what to drink. Aly recently chronicled the best sparkling and white wines for summer sipping and named Balfour’s 2013 Brut Rosé as Best English Rosé. Read more […]
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