A Sparkling Toast to Simpsons Wine Estate
John returns to Simpsons Wine Estate in Kent for a preview of the Estate’s first wines.
Great British Wine founder John started his English wine journey as a prolific reviewer on popular wine app Vivino. After relocating to Surrey in 2013, he discovered great wines were on his doorstep, and set about exploring the world of English wine, launching the website in 2015. Now a self-appointed Great British Wine ambassador, he has a mission to explore all corners of the UK to uncover the best producers and most exciting wines.
John returns to Simpsons Wine Estate in Kent for a preview of the Estate’s first wines.
A look at some of the newest English wines that I’ve discovered throughout January.
A look at Blanc de Noirs, one of the most distinctive and expressive styles of English Sparkling Wine.
Our festive roundup including some of the most fantastic and diverse new English wines.
The GBW team take on English Pinot Gris, with a look at perhaps the eight most varied single varietal wines we have tasted to date.
A pop-up dining experience with Sven-Hanson Britt at Hambledon Vineyard.
We explore 8 still English Chardonnays and explore how they compare with other internationally established regions.
A visit to beautiful Mayfield in Sussex to discover the delicious sparkling wines of Jonica and Gerard Fox.
A visit to Oxney Estate to learn all about their wonderful Organic wines and tourism facilities.
Returning to Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking, Surrey for a secret vineyard trail and exclusive tasting of some brand new wines.
Digby Fine English celebrates its fourth birthday in style, with a superb blending demonstration and launch of the 2009 Vintage Rosé Magnum.
Phil Fanning of Paris House in Woburn launches a stunning 6 course summer lunch menu with Chapel Down wine pairing.
A look at the eight vineyards that form the Vineyards of Hampshire and a top wine wine each.
A evening of fine dining and English Sparkling Wine with Exton Park at Luton Hoo Hotel.
Part 2 of our Summer themed English Sparkling Rosé lineup.
A visit to Penzance to meet John & Kim Coulson for a tour, tasting and lunch at the vineyard.
Part One of our Summer themed English Sparkling Rosé lineup.
A look at the wonderful sparkling wines from Liam Idzikowsk of Lyme Bay Winery in Devon.
A look at the wines of Essex-based Tuffon Hall, who produce a Rosé, Bacchus and Sparkling wine.
The first of three Hampshire-based vineyard visits for the GBW team, starting at Hattingley Valley for a first taste of Entice 2016.
John spends the first day of English Wine Week touring his local vineyards in Surrey.
English Wine Week is here from Saturday 27th May to Sunday 4th June, John has selected 6 new English wines to try.
A day at Taittinger’s Domaine Evremond in Kent to celebrate the ceremonial planting of the first vines.
A visit to Chapel Down to celebrate the launch of their Kit’s Coty wines and The Wine Sanctuary tasting room.