The Rydon Guide to English Sparkling Wine is the first fully definitive and comprehensive guide to the sparkling wines of England and Wales and is endorsed by the prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC). This book covers everything there is to know about English Sparkling Wine and is the perfect companion for the connoisseur and amateur alike; explaining the background to winemaking in the UK, detailed guides to vineyards large and small, all the award-winning wines from each vineyard and the stories behind Britain’s leading winemakers, plus a complete directory of English sparkling wine vineyards in the United Kingdom and a full listing of all the award winners from both the IWSC and WineGB. Beautifully designed and photographed and with exclusive input from award-winning vineyards across the country including: CASTLEWOOD, RIDGEVIEW, NYETIMBER, SANDRIDGE BARTON, LECKFORD ESTATE, COATES & SEELY, and new producers such as celebrity chef Michael Caines MBE from the vineyard at the historic Grade II listed Georgian LYMPSTONE MANOR overlooking the beautiful Exe estuary.