{"product_id":"special-edition-anniversary-magnum","title":"Special Edition Anniversary Magnum","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eLIMITED EDITION ANNIVERSARY BLANC DE BLANC 2018 \u003cspan class=\"mark8zgrnhd27\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\"\u003eMAGNUM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCelebrating 50 years of Steven Spurrier’s Academie Du Vin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBride Valley’s \u003cstrong\u003eBlanc de Blanc 2018 \u003cspan class=\"mark8zgrnhd27\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\"\u003eMagnum\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ewas released last year to mark the 50th Anniversary of the famous wine school the \u003cstrong\u003e'Academie Du Vin’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e, set up by global wine legend Steven Spurrier in 1973 in Paris.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWith only\u003cstrong\u003e 313 limited edition anniversary \u003cspan class=\"mark8zgrnhd27\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\"\u003emagnum\u003c\/span\u003es\u003c\/strong\u003e made and just \u003cstrong\u003e96 \u003c\/strong\u003eavailable, this is a one-off opportunity to buy a piece of wine history!  The multi-award-winning Blanc de Blanc 2018 was considered by Steven to be Bride Valley’s signature wine, a true expression of the vineyard’s terroir and rightly chosen for this anniversary \u003cspan class=\"mark8zgrnhd27\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\"\u003emagnum\u003c\/span\u003e. It has a fine elegant nose of citrus fruit with toasted brioche, stone fruit and green apples. On the palate it is immediately crisp and fresh but leads to a beautifully creamy texture with citrus fruit acidity.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"mark8zgrnhd27\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\"\u003emagnum\u003c\/span\u003e is presented in a beautifully created anniversary box with the history of the Academie Du Vin inside the case, a wonderful keep sake for Spurrier fans.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the Spurrier Family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" data-setdir=\"false\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003e\"We are so proud to announce these unique 2018 Bride Valley Blanc de Blancs Magnums:  a collaboration between The Spurrier family, l'Academie du Vin in Toronto, and team at Bride Valley Wines. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" data-setdir=\"false\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" data-setdir=\"false\"\u003eCelebrated as one of the world's very first dedicated wine schools, l'Academie du Vin was set up in 1973, in Paris, by our much missed father and husband, Steven Spurrier. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" data-setdir=\"false\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" data-setdir=\"false\"\u003eIt was a wonderful part of our daily lives in that city, and its influence on the world of wine since has been imeasureable. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" data-setdir=\"false\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" data-setdir=\"false\"\u003eSteven always said, it was his proudest achievement.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" data-setdir=\"false\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" data-setdir=\"false\"\u003eFifty years later, it is still thriving. To celebrate this unique anniversary and the beginning of a new era at Bride Valley, we decided to create a really special limited edition boxed magnum, bringing together two of Steven most beloved endeavours - l'Academie du Vin and Bride Valley. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" data-setdir=\"false\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" data-setdir=\"false\"\u003eThese magnums are in a strictly limited edition. Each is numbered and boxed, in a way that beautifully commemorates Steven's illustrious and much-storied career in wine.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" data-setdir=\"false\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" data-setdir=\"false\"\u003eMarking the finest vintage yet of our medal-winning Blanc de Blancs, we feel these magnums are themselves a small piece of wine history - and we really hope you love them as much as we do. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" data-setdir=\"false\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" data-setdir=\"false\"\u003eBest wishes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" data-setdir=\"false\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" data-setdir=\"false\"\u003eThe Spurrier family\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Bride Valley Blanc de Blancs 2018 has been awarded a host of accolades, of which we are incredibly proud.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are thrilled to have been not only awarded an IEWA Gold in 2022 and 2023 but also their award for 'best sparkling wine in the competition'. And two more golds from WineGB in 2022 and 2023. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndependent English Wine Awards 2023 Gold Medal awarded to Blanc de Blancs 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine GB Awards 2023 Gold Medal 2023 awarded to Bride Valley Blanc de Blancs 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIWC Silver Medal 2023 awarded to Bride Valley Blanc de Blancs 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecanter World Wine Awards Bronze Medal 2023 awarded to Blanc de Blancs 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIWSC Bronze Medal 2023 awarded to Bride Valley Blanc de Blancs 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIEWA 2022 Gold Medal awarded to Bride Valley Blanc de Blancs 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bride Valley Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55592318239102,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/8242\/2712\/files\/BrideValley22102024_RobCoombe-164.jpg?v=1747395686","url":"https:\/\/bridevalleyvineyard.com\/products\/special-edition-anniversary-magnum","provider":"Bride Valley Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}