LATEST ARTICLES
London Cru
A revisit to urban winery London Cru for the release of their 2018 still wines and a new focus on English-grown wine.
The Great British Wine April 2019 Round-up Part 2
Part 2 of this month’s round-up features a selection of delicious 2018 still wines, including Pinot Meunier and Sauvignon Blanc.
The Great British Wine April 2019 Round-up Part 1
The first part of month’s round-up features a trio of tantalisingly good Blanc de Blancs as well fresh new sparkling rosé.
LATEST NEWS
Off the Line Vineyard Launches 2018 English Rosé Wines
Sussex-based Off The Line Vineyard has launched trio of 2018 vintage rosé wines, the first to be produced on site at their own winery.
Great British Wine at the Albury Wine Festival in June
John Mobbs will host a duo of English wine masterclasses at The Albury Wine Festival on 9th June.
Rathfinny Launches New Wines as ‘Sparkling Wine of the Month’ at The Ritz
Rathfinny Wine Estate has this month seen its brand new Rosé 2016 and Blanc de Noirs 2015 chosen as ‘Sparkling Wine of the Month’ at The Ritz London.
Westwell Launches New Wines at Sager + Wilde
Westwell ‘takeover’ trendy wine bar Sager + Wilde in Hackney for the launch of their new wines.
Albourne Estate Launches First of a Kind Bacchus Frizzante
Sussex winemaker Albourne Estate has launched a first of its kind English Frizzante made from Bacchus.
Simpsons Wine Estate Launches 2018 Vintage Wine
Kentish producer Simpsons Wine Estate launches range of 2018 still wines and inaugural Classic Cuvée.
EVENT
FEATURED WINE
#EnglishSparkling in 🏴. @RobbiePriddle enjoyed a fantastic @Nyetimber wine dinner paired with delicious food by @PH_Restaurant. The '13 BdB and '09 1086 stole the show from the excellent @SVGwine. #EnglishWine #Nyetimber
3
Big thanks to @PH_Restaurant and the irrepressible @SVGwine for an epic @Nyetimber experience. My first time tasting the 1086 Blanc - which deserves to be considered the greatest Prestige ESW
cc: @mattywaldo @GreatrixBrad
When your unsure what sake to order, and the restaurant just brings a whole bunch over for you to try first... Many thanks Ginza Sushikoh for the brilliant hospitality and absolutely delicious food tonight. #sushi #Japan #tokyo #omakase #sake #magnum
3Wine shopping at Cave de Relax in #Tokyo. Great to see @Hambledonwine #EnglishSparkling sparkling on sale, amongst a very impressive a range of both Japanese and international wines. #Japan #englishwine
2LATEST SPARKLING WINE REVIEWS
Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs 2014
A little nervy; tangy apple and vibrant citrus, but it integrates so brilliantly with the supple mousse.
Chapel Down Kit’s Coty Blanc de Blancs 2014
Baked apple pudding and ripe stone fruit flavours set the stage for an incredibly approachable Blanc de Blancs.
Hattingley Blanc de Blancs 2013
Winemaker: Hattingley Valley Region: Hampshire Wine Type: Blanc de Blancs Vintage: 2013 RRP: £47.50 Volume: 12% grape varieties: Chardonnay WINE REVIEW Hattingley Valley’s inaugural Blanc de Blancs 2011 won the title of Best Blanc de Blancs in the World at the 2017 Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships. This, the follow-up 2013 vintage, has big […]
LATEST STILL WINE REVIEWS
M&S Bacchus Reserve 2017
A punchy palate, packed full of zingy citrus fruit, with papaya and guava tropics.
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.
