UK Flashcards
Which English producer plans to create the largest vineyard in the UK by reaching 950 acres of total area under vine?
Chapel Down
Name of Steven Spurrier’s UK estate.
Bride Valley Vineyard (in Dorset)
Which was the first Champagne producer to invest in England’s vineyards?
Taittinger
In which region Denbie’s Estate is located?
Surrey
Name the four main red grape varieties that are used in the production of England’s still red wines.
Dornfelder
Rondo
Pinot Noir
Gamay
What percent of the total vineyard area, in England, does Champagne varieties account for?
45%
On Barack Obama’s state visit to the UK in 2011, which English sparkling wine was he served?
Ridgeview Cuvee Merret Fitzrovia Rose 2004
Most planted grape in England.
Chardonnay
What is the name of the new range of Nyetimber, which will only be produced in certain vintages and will be priced at the level of several “prestige cuvee” Champagnes?
1086
Which estate in England produces Beenleigh Reserve red wine and what are the grape varieties used?
Sharpham Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
In which recent vintage did Nyetimber announce that it would not make any sparkling wine due to the difficult growing season?
2012