LATEST ARTICLES
Retailer Recommends: Grape Britannia February 2020
Matt Hodgson of Grape Britannia selects four more from his range of English wines, including an Organic Pinot Noir from Davenport and Saffron Grange Classic Cuvée from Essex.
Gusbourne Portfolio Tasting
Sam takes a look at an abundance of new Gusbourne wine releases, including the latest vintages of the Brut Reserve & Blanc de Blancs, as well as the brand new Blanc de Noirs & Pinot Noir Barrel Selection.
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.
LATEST NEWS
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.
Blackbook Launches 2018 Vintage Wines and the first London grown & made English wine
Urban winery Blackbook launches its first 2018 vintage wines including the first English wine grown and made in London.
WINE OF THE MONTH
@HaywardBros Direct from http://www.blackchalkwine.co.uk thank you! Look forward to tasting them together! #theBIGenglishwinegoodfriday
Thought it was appropriate to open this tonight to toast the end of the week and what better way than a glass or two of English Chardonnay! @gusbourne @CharlieH_wine @GreatBritWine @Wine_GB
3Top #EnglishSparkling from @sussexvineyards, delivered to your door, whilst raising funds for a great cause. What's not to love about this? #EnglishWine
We love to bring sparkle into everyone’s lives. Now you can support us and help us support those in urgent need now by buying our Rescue Remedy charity three-bottle pack. We’re raising funds for @drinks_trust and @SussexGiving.
Please buy generously.
https://www.foxandfox.wine/shop/foxy-rescue-remedy/
Great to see the initiative from local businesses and restaurants. One of our locals, The Waverley Inn #Weybridge is overing a local delivery server. So we can order Fish & Chips and a bottle of @ChapelDownWines Coeur de Cuvée #EnglishSparkling, or @oxneyestate @Nyetimber! 🍾🐟🍟
3We decided to open up a bottle of the delicious new @BlackChalkWine Classic #EnglishSparkling after the posting of today's article. Perfect for launching this year's first BBQ at the GBW HQ household. The wine was delicious with teriyaki salmon and Thai spiced prawn skewers 🥂 🦐
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LATEST SPARKLING WINE REVIEWS
Winbirri Vintage Reserve 2014
A big crowd-pleaser of a wine, so packed full of fruit that it really appeals.
1086 Nyetimber Prestige Cuvée 2010
This wine’s price (£150) and presentation makes a huge statement but it’s Nyetimber’s quality and precise approach that makes it a standout.
Oxney Organic Classic 2016
A wine with lots of tertiary nuances, ripe stone fruit, red apple and hints of cranberry on the mid-taste with a delicious nutty, baked pastry complexity
LATEST STILL WINE REVIEWS
Woodchester Valley Orpheus Bacchus 2018
WOTM September 2019 Grassy and aromatic with plentiful tropical fruit richness thanks to the fantastic 2018 vintage fruit.
Woodchester Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2018
A classy English Sauvignon Blanc with a mixture of crisp green fruit and tangy, prickly tropical fruits.
Denbies Ranmore Hill 2017
WOTM July 2019 A curious fusion of ripe peach, hints of lightly grilled tropical fruit, with a twist of lime & smoky notes.
