LATEST ARTICLES
London Cru
A revisit to urban winery London Cru for the release of their 2018 still wines and a new focus on English-grown wine.
The Great British Wine April 2019 Round-up Part 2
Part 2 of this month’s round-up features a selection of delicious 2018 still wines, including Pinot Meunier and Sauvignon Blanc.
The Great British Wine April 2019 Round-up Part 1
The first part of month’s round-up features a trio of tantalisingly good Blanc de Blancs as well fresh new sparkling rosé.
LATEST NEWS
Winbirri Bacchus Wins Worlds Best Value White Single-Varietal!
Winbirri Vineyards Bacchus 2015 has gone down in history by winning the accolade of the world’s “Best Value White Single-Varietal” at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2017
Simpsons Wine Estate joins forces with Noble Isle to launch Golden Harvest
This month sees the launch of Noble Isle, a range of products made from extracts of English Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir grapes.
Chapel Down launch Premium Kit’s Coty Range on St. Georges Day
New Kit’s Coty range to include still & sparkling Chardonnay and an ultra-premium Coeur de Cuvée.
EVENT: Vineyards of Hampshire Wine Festival 2017
Celebrate Hampshire’s premier wines at the Vineyards of Hampshire Wine Festival.
EVENT: Ripley Grape & Grain 2017 Drinks Festival
Sample English wines, spirits and beer at the Ripley Grape & Grain 2017 Drinks Festival
Langham Wine Estate hosts Charity Easter Egg Hunt with Weldmar Hospicecare
Dorset sparkling wine producer Langham Wine Estate is hosting its first charity Easter egg hunt.
FEATURED WINE
Recently, @groves2130 Stephen caught up with
@HarrowandHope Henry Laithwaite pre-harvest to talk rain, family and sparkling wine. #EnglishSparkling #EnglishWine. Read more:
http://www.greatbritishwine.com/wineries/harrow-hope2019/
Lots of exciting new #EnglishWine releases this month. The Winemakers Collection trio from @HushHeath just arrived in GBW HQ, including the new flagship Blanc de Blancs 12/13 and a first of its kind Pinot Meunier red wine. More on these wines:
http://www.greatbritishwine.com/news/hush-heath-estate-launch-new-winemakers-collection-range/
Why did an arable farm in West Sussex take over 30 years to realise it was sitting on perfect land for a vineyard? Read about Pip Gorings long awaited vision for Wiston Estate to become a reality #englishwine #englishwinemovement #wistonestate
http://www.greatbritishwine.com/wineries/wiston-estate-a-family-history/
Spotted in @AldiUK by one of our team: Masterstroke Charmat Method, priced at £9.99. It's a blend of 50% Reichensteiner, 25% Madeleine Angevine and 25% Seyval Blanc. Thoughts on price point, branding, positioning? Certainly seems Charmat is here to make a presence in #EnglishWine
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LATEST SPARKLING WINE REVIEWS
Nyetimber Blanc de Blancs 2013
Drinking superbly right now, but will be truly exceptional with more time in the bottle.
Harrow & Hope Blanc de Blancs 2014
A fresh and expressive Blanc de Blancs from Harrow & Hope.
Harrow & Hope Brut Reserve NV No. 4
Exceptional balance between the rich, ripe, honest English orchard fruit intensity and the developing autolytic richness.
LATEST STILL WINE REVIEWS
Dalwood Vineyard Madeleine Angevine Solaris 2017
A fresh, crisp and deliciously fruity white blend from Dalwood in Devon.
Gusbourne Pinot Noir 2016
A beautifully feminine floral Pinot Noir with precise summer red fruit flavours.
Simpsons The Roman Road Chardonnay 2017
Very clean, while the mineral textures build and linger with excellent length.
