LATEST ARTICLES
Tasting the latest from Breaky Bottom
John tastes the latest Cuvée Jack Pike 2015 and Cuvée David Pearson 2015 wines from Breaky Bottom, alongside favourites from the 2009 and 2010 vintages.
What Has the Charmat Method Ever Done for Anyone?
Hannah takes a look at the emergence of Charmat method sparkling wine in England and its appeal to lovers of easy-drinking bubbles.
Ridgeview Celebrates 25 Years by Launching Oak Reserve NV
John spoke with winemaker Simon Roberts about Ridgeview’s new limited-edition Oak Reserve NV, which puts the focus on finding harmony between English freshness and confident oak integration.
More than English Wine: Binary Botanical Beer
On the search for a low/no alcohol alternative drink, I discovered Binary Botanical, a fresh beer infused with organic hop leaves, which has some surprising likenesses to English wine.
A must try White Pinot Noir from @litmuswines. This was our October Wine of the Month, and @john_mobbs will be talking a bit more about it next month too!
Hands up who loves a glass of White Pinot. Pale straw in colour with some evident peach, honeysuckle, and smoky characters. Our Litmus 2016 White Pinot is a structured, full-bodied, rich, and silky Oaked dry white wine. Photo by Ales Me
What a wonderful selection for Christmas to indulge in. Our iconic Roman Road Chardonnay 2019 is included in the mix...
Huge thanks to @GreatBritWine & @grapebritannia. https://twitter.com/greatbritwine/status/1333361783143358465
Has a more indulgent #EnglishWine case ever been curated? Matt @grapebritannia talks us through his decadent Deluxe Case.
http://www.greatbritishwine.com/articles/retailer-recommends-grape-britannia-christmas-2020/
Has a more indulgent #EnglishWine case ever been curated? Matt @grapebritannia talks us through his decadent Deluxe Case.
http://www.greatbritishwine.com/articles/retailer-recommends-grape-britannia-christmas-2020/
LATEST SPARKLING WINE REVIEWS
Raimes Blanc de Noirs 2016
Broad, with lovely concentrated fruit flavours of red apple, raspberry and redcurrant.
Oastbrook Estate Rosé 2015
WOTM January 2020 Ripe cranberry, wild raspberry, sour cherry and winter spice, this is a real wine lover’s rosé.
Roebuck Estates Classic Cuvée 2014
The complexities of this wine really stand out, interweaved with apple strudel and light cranberry notes forming a sublime balance.
LATEST STILL WINE REVIEWS
Danebury Madeleine Angevine 2018
A ripe vintage with fleshy white peach, light salinity and floral hints.
Three Choirs First Release 2019
An intriguing array of aromatics ranging from honeysuckle to golden kiwis, English pears and yellow grapefruit.
Simpsons Estate Roman Road Chardonnay 2018
WOTM November 2019 Immaculate and Chablis-esque, with lovely hints of minerality, suggestions of toasted oak, tangerine peel and spice.
