English fizz – crowning glory
Monday 1 May 2023

British bubbly ready for coronation toasts and springtime celebrations ...
As the UK gears up for the coronation of Charles III, 70 years after his mother acceded the throne, we thought it would be timely to corral a small group of English sparkling wines which Jancis and Tamlyn have tasted in recent months. Even if you're not a monarchist, spring is in the air and that alone is worth celebrating. And it almost goes without saying that the quality of English sparkling wine continues to be very high indeed – perhaps this is the UK's real crowning glory.
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