South Devon based Sharpham Wine is celebrating after its Sparkling Pink 2016 wine was voted the best UK Traditional Method Sparkling Wine at the prestigious international competition Bollicini del Mondo held in Verona, Italy last month.

Head winemaker Duncan Schwab commented: “Our Sparkling Pink is made entirely from Pinot Noir grapes picked at our sister vineyard at Sandridge Barton on the left bank of the River Dart. We're delighted to have achieved this recognition for our wine, we knew it was a cracker and this has confirmed our thoughts. We're excited about the continued development of high-quality wines from the Dart Valley.” 

The award-winning Sharpham Sparkling Pink is 100% Pinot Noir; crisp and delicate with aromas of fresh strawberry, tart raspberry and some floral notes. The palate is vibrant and fruity showing great balance and complexity (RRP £27 per bottle, available from www.sharpham.com).

One of the inaugural Devon wineries, Sharpham Wine has built an impressive reputation both nationally and increasingly internationally.  This ever-evolving company is a hive of activity throughout the year, looking forward to a busy and vibrant summer ahead; welcoming guests for tours of the Sharpham Estate and to taste the unique wine and cheese offering at their shop. In addition, the popular Cellar Door Café reopens on 27thMarch for the season.

Organised by Italy's wine magazine Euposia, the Bollicini del Mondo competition attracts sparkling wines from around the world. The wines are blind tasted by a panel of judges including winemakers. 

To keep up to date with all of Sharpham Wine's exciting news and developments 'like' @sharphamwine on Facebook, 'follow' sharpham_wine on Instagram or @SharphamWine on Twitter or visit www.sharpham.com

Notes to Editors:

About Sharpham Wine 

• Nestled in the valley overlooking the river Dart, the Sharpham Estate is a very special part of Devon, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1960. 
• The vineyards, winery and cheese dairy have been producing wines and cheeses for over 35 years to local, national and international acclaim.
• Sharpham Wine is dedicated to making premium still and sparkling English wine. 
• The Shop is open from March 2ndfor sales and tastings and full tours start from 4th April.  Opening hours are from 10am – 5pm Monday to Saturday throughout March and seven days a week from April to 27th September 2020

• About Sharpham Cheese

• Home to their famous Brie, Rustic and Ticklemore cheeses, Sharpham Cheese is handcrafted with milk from their own herd of Jersey cows, along with goats and ewe's milk from their West Country neighbours.
• Sharpham Cheese recently won two outstanding awards: UK Supreme Cheese at the Global Cheese Awards (Washbourne) and British Product of the Year in the Great British Food Awards (Cremet) – an award judged by Marcus Wareing.
• Since 1981, the 18th century coachyard of Sharpham House has produced the finest award-winning cheeses that are internationally acclaimed.
• Over the years, the equipment may have modernised, however the team still employ the same traditional techniques and the cheeses remain fully hand-produced and free of GM ingredients.
• The estate is open to the public for wine and cheese tours, with an on-site café for lunch.

To keep up to date with all of Sharpham Cheese's news 'like' @Sharpham Cheese on Facebook, 'follow' @sharphamcheese on Instagram, @SharphamCheese on Twitter or visit www.sharpham.com

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