Exploring English Wine Icons: Winbirri Bacchus
In a new series looking at iconic English wine styles, John takes a look at both the most recent and the Decanter Trophy-winning Bacchus from Winbirri.
Author Archives: John Mobbs
Founder of GreatBritishWine.com, John has been a prolific user on wine rating app Vivino for the last couple of years. Now a self appointed Great British Wine ambassador and with a mission to explore all corners of the UK to uncover the best producers and most exciting wines.
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Exploring English Wine Icons: Gusbourne Chardonnay
In a new series looking at iconic English wine styles, John takes a look at a duo of still Chardonnays from Gusbourne in Kent.
The Great British Wine Round-up June 2020
The latest GBW round-up features a diverse selection of wines perfect for #EnglishWineWeek, including a tasty trio of English reds, two whites and two delectable English Sparkling wines.
Corkk – The English Wine Box
We tried out Corkk The English Wine Box, a new subscription service specialising in exceptional wine selected by Master of Wine Clive Barlow.
Rathfinny Estate Launches Classic Cuvée and Full Range of Sparkling Wines
John catches up with Mark Driver, co-owner of Rathfinny to talk about their brand new Classic Cuvée, as well as the full range of sparkling wines.
The Great British Wine Round-up May 2020
This month, John takes a look at sparkling wines in both traditional and innovative forms, including our superb May wine of the month from Fox & Fox.
Celebrate VE Day with An English 75 Cocktail
Raise a toast on VE Day 75 with a duo of cocktails made from a combination of Chapel Down English Sparkling Wine and gin.
Food Pairing: Bacchus and Asparagus Mousse
John tests out Furleigh Estate’s Bacchus & Asparagus box, paring their delicious Bacchus Dry 2018 with asparagus from fellow Dorset producers Bothen Hill.
A Taste of English Red & White for St. George’s Day
John takes a look at two flagship grapes in English wine, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, in their various still and sparkling guises.
The Great British Wine Round-up April 2020
This month, John takes a look at two indulgent vintage English sparkling wines, as well as a selection of white blends, NV sparkling and something sweet for Easter.
Buy, Support, Drink, English Wine This Good Friday
This Good Friday, 10th April 2020, English wine drinkers and producers alike are going to show their support for the industry by buying and drinking their favourite English still and sparkling wines.
The Great British Wine Round-up March 2020
This month’s superstar English wine lineup includes a stunning Pinot Meunier sparkling from Langham as well as new Blanc de Blancs from Wiston and Gusbourne.
English Vertical Series: Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs
In the first in a series of English Wine Vertical features, John tastes through five vintages of Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs to explore the differences in vintage and bottle age.
Dalwood Vineyard
A visit to Axminster in East Devon to catch up with Mike Huskins to talk Seyval Blanc and the rest of his plucky grape squad.
The Great British Wine Round-up February 2020
This month’s round-up features a trio of fresh still wines, as well as three distinctively different sparkling wines.
Impress with English Sparkling Rosé this Valentine's
What better way to show your partner you love them on Valentine’s than to pop open a bottle of crisp, home-grown English sparkling rosé.
The Great British Wine Round-up January 2020
It’s John’s first round-up of the new year, which features a trio of outstanding English sparkling wines as well as a selection of new still releases.
Best Value English Fizz for the New Year
John reviews some of the best budget sparkling wine buys in the supermarkets right now.
A Little Bit of English Festive Sweetness
A look at four sweeter English wines made from four different grapes that are the perfect partners for festive fare and cheeses.
Prestige English Sparkling for Christmas
A festive look at five fantastic prestige Cuvée English Sparkling Wines to enjoy this Christmas.
The 12 Wines of Christmas 2019
John’s festive round-up featuring a selection of the best English wines to enjoy this Christmas.
The Great British Wine Round-up November 2019
This month’s round-up takes an exclusive look at some of the fantastic 2018 vintage still English wines, including a delectable Chardonnay and a unique Pinot Meunier from Kent.
The Great British Wine Round-up October 2019
This month John takes a look at the latest crop of zero dosage English sparkling wines, as well as a duo of own-label best buys and a delectable light Pinot Noir.
Squerryes Winery
A visit to Squerryes Winery in Kent to meet Henry Warde and sample the latest in English sparkling and food hospitality.
