English Vertical Series: Simpsons Roman Road Chardonnay
In the second English Vertical Series, John tastes through the first four vintages of Simpsons Roman Road Chardonnay.
Region: Kent
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Exploring English Wine Icons: Gusbourne Chardonnay
In a new series looking at iconic English wine styles, John takes a look at a duo of still Chardonnays from Gusbourne in Kent.
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.
Squerryes Winery
A visit to Squerryes Winery in Kent to meet Henry Warde and sample the latest in English sparkling and food hospitality.
Taking a closer look at Natural wines with Terlingham Vineyard
Hannah makes a visit to Terlingham Vineyard in Kent to discover all about natural English wine.
Biddenden Gamay Noir 2018
Intense red cherry and wild raspberry flavours, with a lick of black berry fruits and a reassuring savoury depth.
Chartham Pinot Gris 2018
Lots of crunchy green fruit and zestiness upfront, but with the delightful ripeness and summer sunshine of the 2018 vintage showing through
Gusbourne Brut Reserve Twenty Fifteen
A delicious, rich Brut Reserve from Gusbourne with lovely nutty complexity.
Simpsons Chalklands Classic Cuvée 2016
A beautiful fusion of youthful citrus fruit and crunchy apples complemented by rounder, peachy notes.
Chapel Down Bacchus Sparkling 2018
An intense fusion of tropical fruit, zesty citrus fruits and vibrant tropics that is immediately Bacchus-like, with added bubbles.
Westwell Field Blend 2018
A most vivid ruby red colour, with a dynamic nose of cherry, wild strawberry and dried herb notes.
Chapel Down Kit’s Coty Coeur de Cuvée 2014
WOTM May 2019 A celebration of English Chardonnay purity, and it comes with such welcoming texture and complexity.
Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs 2014
WOTM April 2019 A little nervy; tangy apple and vibrant citrus, but it integrates so brilliantly with the supple mousse.
Chapel Down Kit’s Coty Blanc de Blancs 2014
Baked apple pudding and ripe stone fruit flavours set the stage for an incredibly approachable Blanc de Blancs.
Woodchurch Rosé Brut 2015
This wine is a big rugged rosé, with bright and tangy red fruit flavours & biscuity complexity.
Chapel Down Pinot Noir Gin
Producer: Chapel Down Region: Kent Product Type: Gin RRP: £33.99 Volume: 41.2% PRODUCT REVIEW The latest spirit from Chapel Down is the on-trend Pinot Noir Gin, a light blush coloured gin that has arrived just in time for spring. This is once again derived from English wine grape skins, this time from Pinot Noir, which […]
Chartham Vineyard
John heads back to Kent to visit Chartham Vineyard, a family business with a firm eye on art and the community.
Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs 2013
Bright and precise, this elegant Blanc de Blancs excels with its focussed orchard fruit flavours and delicate minerality.
Hush Heath Manor Pinot Noir 2017
A superbly balanced Pinot Noir from Hush Heath, with youthful red berry flavours and delicate textures.
There’s Something About Kent
As seven Kentish winemakers unite, John takes trip to Rochester Cathedral for the inaugural Wine Garden of England Festival.
Interview with Charlie Holland of Gusbourne
Robbie and John head back to Kent to interview Charlie Holland, winemaker and CEO of Gusbourne, in our first ever video feature.
Chapel Down Three Graces 2014
Both driving and giving, ending on a delicious honey roasted nut complexity that lingers elegantly on the finish.
Gusbourne Brut Reserve Twenty Fourteen
A delicious, rich Brut Reserve from Gusbourne with lovely nutty complexity.
Gusbourne Pinot Noir 2016
A beautifully feminine floral Pinot Noir with precise summer red fruit flavours.