Exton Park Vineyard in UK hosted the inspiring Sparkling Wine Master Class, where industry professionals and enthusiasts gathered to deepen their knowledge on the benefits of using cork stoppers in sparkling wines.
The event included a presentation by Amorim Cork’s R&D team on the advancements and innovations of cork stoppers, followed by a talk by Pieter Ferreira, winemaker at Graham Beck, who shared global insights on industry trends. Participants also enjoyed a tasting of sparkling wines, experiencing the benefits of the tirage and 2-disc cork stoppers in practice.
This meeting emphasised Amorim Cork’s commitment to supporting UK sparkling wine producers, strengthening partnerships and promoting sustainability. As Francisco Campos, R&D at Amorim Cork, said, “there was a fantastic energy in the room and the participants were enthusiastic for information about the impact of cork”. Pieter Ferreira also praised the initiative, emphasising that “the event showed Amorim Cork to be a true partner for the future of sparkling wines in the UK”.
A special thank you to Alastair Benham, winemaker at Gusbourne, whose collaboration was essential in making this event a success.
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