The Great British Wine Round-up January 2021
John returns from a Christmas and New Year break with a fresh batch of diverse and delicious English wines.
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More than English Wine: Exploring Vermouth
Andrij takes a look at Vermouth derived from English grapes in a seasonal look at both diversity in style and winter cocktail suggestions.
Celebrate Christmas and the New Year with the Best of 2020 Case
To celebrate the end of a challenging, but rewarding year in English wine, Great British Wine and Grape Britannia have teamed up to put together a special case of six of John’s top English wines of the year.
An English Sparkling Christmas
John takes a festive look at some top English sparkling to enjoy over the Christmas and new year period.
Tillingham
As the country emerges from Lockdown 2.0, Sam looks back at a visit to Tillingham to talk pizza, tourism and boundary-breaking wine.
Class of 2020 – Great British Wine Team Choices
A GBW team collective look back at the best wines of the year, covering still and sparkling wines from across England and Wales. Check back daily for updates!
Retailer Recommends: Grape Britannia Christmas 2020
Matt talks through his indulgent festive 2020 selection from Grape Britannia including prestige sparkling, white, red and dessert wine and a rare aged brandy.
The Great British Wine Round-up November 2020
As the colder months set in, John takes a look at some of the fantastic English Pinot Noir available right now.
Kinsbrook Vineyard
Hannah visits Kinsbrook in West Chiltington to discover how they transformed the family farm into a vineyard ‘From the Ground Up’.
The Great British Wine Round-up October 2020
In our latest Round-up, John takes a look at harvest 2020 and selects a range of the latest, most delicious still and sparkling English wines.
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.
The Great British Wine Round-up September 2020
John tastes through ten delicious and diverse examples of English Bacchus, which demonstrate just why this is the white grape of choice in England right now.
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.
IEWA 2020 Results
John take his annual look at the IEWA 2020 Gold Medal winners, including overall winners Black Chalk and Stopham Estate.
Grape Britannia on winning Decanter Best English & Welsh Wine Specialist
We caught up with Matt Hodgson of Grape Britannia after his monumental win to become the 2020 Decanter Retailer Awards Best English & Welsh Wine Specialist.
London Cru 2019 Vintage
John catches up with London Cru winemaker Alex Hurley to talk and taste through his new Bacchus, Pinot Noir Précoce and Pinot Gris Pet-Nat.
The Great British Wine Round-up August 2020
This month’s round-up features three deliciously different English sparkling wines, a trio of fresh Bacchus and a striking white blend from Devon.
English Sparkling Rosé in the Spotlight
Continuing our exploration of all things pink-coloured, John takes a look at the latest and greatest trends in English sparkling rosé.
Retailer Recommends: Grape Britannia August 2020
This month, Matt looks at a selection of rosé wines, both still and sparkling, from England and Wales.
All Angels
Stephen talks to Mark Darley of All Angels in West Berkshire about sparkling wine, expansion, and alpaca.
Velfrey Vineyard Visit & Welsh Wine Week Tasting
Robbie reports back on an action-packed Welsh Wine Week, following a visit to Velfrey Vineyard for an eclectic Vineyards of Wales tasting of eight wines.