Diamonds mined from purest chalk

Not long until St Valentine's day and since most of our mailing list is men - forgetful beasts at the best of times - we are putting in an early bird reminder to get ready! Let us try and avoid last minute panics this year. What better way to jog your memory than with a tasting of some of England's finest sparklers? Gusbourne Estate continues to forge ahead in quality. English sparkling wine as a category is growing sales quickly, gaining both respect and (more importantly) affection from UK consumers.

We are showing three of the Gusbourne wines today, all single vintage and all showcasing what the south of England does so well in wine terms. Demonstrating both the chalk terroir and the purity of the Gusbourne fruit, the Rosé, the Blanc de Blancs and the Brut Reserve all show brilliance and super freshness backed up by palate weight and ripe fruit.

We are thrilled to welcome back Laura Rhys Master Sommelier from Gusbourne to show these new vintages and lead you through the wines at today's tasting. And you'll have an opportunity to decide which of these - or all of them - suits your beloved's palate. /CW