LATEST ARTICLES
English Wines to Enjoy this Chinese New Year
A quick look at a selection of aromatic English white wines that pair perfectly with Asian food.
The Great British Wine January 2019 Round-up
The first Round-up of the year features a couple of top buys from the supermarket shelves, as well as a duo of delicious Auxerrois-based sparkling wines.
Blackbook Winery
John heads over to Battersea to explore the London urban winery scene with Sergio and Lynsey Verrillo of Blackbook.
LATEST NEWS
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.
Stay Tuned Next week for SWVA’s Annual Regional Wine Competition
Monday 10th September sees wine judges head to Dorset’s Langham Wine Estate for the 2018 South West Vineyards Association (SWVA) competition.
FEATURED WINE
Back up in Leicester visiting family, stopped off at @AldiUK to grab another bottle of the delicious @LymeBayWineLtd Block. #EnglishWine
2Had a great time once again being part of @theIEWA judging panel. Great group of judges and some particularly delicious #EnglishSparkling on tasting this year. #englishwine
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LATEST SPARKLING WINE REVIEWS
Leckford Estate Brut 2014
A cut above many examples in the price range and exceptionally good value.
Nyetimber Blanc de Blancs 2010
An exceptionally balanced Blanc de Blancs from Nyetimber that is only just entering its stride and with a long life ahead.
Dalwood Vineyard Brut 2016
Fresh, clean orchard fruit qualities with a steely, chalky textures on the finish.
LATEST STILL WINE REVIEWS
Hidden Spring Bacchus 2017
This wine is delicately textured, loaded with bright, zingy lime and grapefruit flavours.
Three Choirs Stone Brook 2017
An exhilarating, zesty punch that commands your first taste and leads to riper tropical fruit flavours.
Greyfriars Old Vine Chardonnay 2017
Crisp green apple and citrus flavours with flesh peach and textural oak spiciness.
