Leonardslee Family Vineyards has been flying the flag on the continent for English wines with a period of success overseas. The English sparkling producer has seen remarkable interest from international markets as the brand celebrates its first birthday.
In Paris, Leonardslee took part in Brit Pop, a new event in the home city of French gastronomy where English food met with English wine for a special pop-up over two nights. Taking place at Au Passage, chefs Angelica Golten and Elly Polhill served their takes on classic British dishes using seasonal French produce and English cheeses, each dish paired with a different English wine. Leonardslee chief winemaker Johann Fourie was one of four winemakers in attendance to reflect the broad spectrum of English wine and styles.
Leonardslee has also been part of two prestigious European embassy events to mark the King’s official birthday, taking a key role in the line-up of home-grown products on display at the official Embassy birthday parties. In Paris and Oslo, Leonardslee was one of the brands chosen to showcase the growing quality and capabilities of English wine producers, with sparkling poured to prominent guests at both locations.
In Norway, at the King’s Birthday Party Leonardslee treated guests to its Blanc de Blancs, as well as a sampling collaboration with Land Rover. The British Embassy event in Oslo was well-timed, coinciding with the first European listing for Leonardslee Blanc de Blancs at the Vinmonopolet, the Norwegian monopoly.
All three Leonardslee wines were on show at the British Embassy in Paris. The King’s official Birthday Party was attended by 2,000 high profile society guests who were able to enjoy Leonardslee English sparkling wines in the beautiful garden setting.
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