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Blackbook Winery
John heads over to Battersea to explore the London urban winery scene with Sergio and Lynsey Verrillo of Blackbook.
A Hambledon Homecoming
Our overseas writer Warren revisits Hambledon Vineyard some 15 years later to discover the immense progress made in English wine.
The 12 Wines of Christmas 2018
John’s festive round-up featuring a selection of the most best English wines to enjoy this Christmas.
LATEST NEWS
Davenport Vineyards Scoops Top Award For Sustainability
Davenport Vineyards has beaten the competition to take home the Amorim Sustainability Award in this year’s international Drinks Business Green Awards.
Simpson’s Sparkling Rosé Launch
We catch up with Charles and Ruth Simpson at the press launch of their inaugural Canterbury Rose 2016.
UK winemakers celebrate harvest of the century
Wine producers across the UK are hailing 2018 the harvest of the century following a record-breaking summer and an unusually warm autumn resulting in excellent quality grapes with high yields.
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A sublime Sussex sparkling demonstrating exceptional development and integration.
Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs 2013
Bright and precise, this elegant Blanc de Blancs excels with its focussed orchard fruit flavours and delicate minerality.
Fox & Fox Meunier Blanc de Noirs 2014
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Hush Heath Manor Pinot Noir 2017
A superbly balanced Pinot Noir from Hush Heath, with youthful red berry flavours and delicate textures.
Astley Late Harvest 2017
A highly aromatic dessert wine orange peel and lychee characteristics and thoughtful balance between sweetness and acidity.
Hidden Spring Bacchus 2017
This wine is delicately textured, loaded with bright, zingy lime and grapefruit flavours.
Great to see @denbiesvineyard @jenkynplacewine and @simpsonwine all listed as The UK's Best Wineries with @CountryandTown Time to book in for another tour!
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Tasting the new on-trade exclusive #Champagne from @feuillatte at @Spring_LDN. Much like our own homegrown wines, it was the vintage #BlancdeBlancs & #BlancdeNoirs that really stood out. It's great to experience just how well Champagne producers position their wines.
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@Pdudley64 @groves2130 @GreatBritWine @sainsburys @ChapelDownWines @denbiesvineyard @lisawinetravel @RobbiePriddle @ajurkiw @Wine_GB @EmergingVinesUK @AngieYWine @PeterRanscombe1 That's because @HamishDAnderson makes an effort to include English wines at @Tate restaurants, as long as they justify their place. He was kind enough to talk with me about his views on this a few years ago now. https://t.co/OMFMgIRIje
