P&O Cruises celebrates with award-winning English wines
P&O
Cruises is celebrating all things British for English Wine Week (May 28 – June
5). The holiday giant has introduced two English wines from Chapel Down, Kent
and will be showcasing its superb selection of award-winning British still and
sparkling wines throughout the week on board its ships.
Britain's white and sparkling wines are internationally lauded and increasingly
in demand. The cool climate allows grapes to develop complexity and elegance as
they ripen slowly and the results can be nothing short of spectacular.
P&O Cruises senior vice president Paul Ludlow said: "What better way to
celebrate our Britishness than by offering a selection of English wines.
Specially chosen by our experts we're sure passengers will love them!"
The two new additions to P&O Cruises wine menu include the Flint Dry and
Bacchus from Chapel Down in Tenterden, Kent. Chapel Down produces a range of
award-winning still wines from fruit sourced from Chapel Down's very own and
partner vineyards across the South-East of England.
Flint Dry, Chapel Down is a great introduction to quality English wine. The
fruit-driven white wine is an ideal alternative to aromatic white wines such as
Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio and is characterised by crisp aromas of ripe
apple, grass and citrus zest.
Bacchus, Chapel Down is England's answer to Sauvignon Blanc. The single
varietal wine is packed full of green fruit aromas together with crisp acidity
and a hatful of awards! In this wine there are intense aromas of tropical
fruit; pineapple, lime and hints of green pepper.
Other wines being promoted on board include a range of English sparkling wines
from Wiston Estate Winery in South Downs, West Sussex, a Special Release Fume
from Wickham Vineyard in Hampshire and a Pandora Medium Dry from Shawsgate
Vineyard in Suffolk.
A seven-night cruise starts from £549 per person sailing to the Norwegian Fjords.
Departing July 3, 2016 on Azura the price includes an inside cabin, full board
meals, round the clock kids' clubs and entertainment on board. To book, visit www.pocruises.com, call 0843 374 0111 or visit your local
travel agent.
