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Over the years this has to be one of the most common questions we get asked at CAVAVIN, as one of the bestselling grape varieties in Britain lets go into detail on these very different styles in wine making and the results. Well they are both the same grape, but one is the French method and the other is the Italian method, with the rest of the world coping the styles from each of these two countries. The Italian Style: This style... read more

Is it really worth Decanting wine? Yes, well for reds anyway it will only open out the wine making it smoother and expressive. So what is Decanting and how long should it be left until drunk? Decanting is when you pour of a bottle of wine into another vessel, ideally a decanter but a blender, pitcher, or an old glass vase will do. Yes, a blender this works, but not if the wine has sediment as we would want to... read more

It is amazing how English sparkling wine has improved over the past decade, what was once a hobby has become a thriving business, and it’s not just good; it’s very good indeed with many a blind tasting beating the powerhouse that is Champagne. The soil in southern England is similar to the terroir in Champagne. And in little old Hertfordshire we have a few gems dating back to the 1970’s to our latest vineyard releasing it first vintage this year.Three Squirrels... read more