LATEST ARTICLES
The 12 Wines of Christmas 2018
John’s festive round-up featuring a selection of the most best English wines to enjoy this Christmas.
The Great British Wine November 2018 Round-up
The latest English wine discoveries from John, including a trio from Kent and delicious new wines from Nyetimber and Breaky Bottom.
There’s Something About Kent
As seven Kentish winemakers unite, John takes trip to Rochester Cathedral for the inaugural Wine Garden of England Festival.
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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Breaky Bottom Cuvée Reynolds Stone 2010
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
A first of its kind Meunier Blanc de Noirs with distinctive red apple, berry and nutty savoury character.
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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.
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