English Wines to Enjoy this Chinese New Year
A quick look at a selection of aromatic English white wines that pair perfectly with Asian food.
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The Great British Wine November 2018 Round-up
The latest English wine discoveries from John, including a trio from Kent and delicious new wines from Nyetimber and Breaky Bottom.
There’s Something About Kent
As seven Kentish winemakers unite, John takes trip to Rochester Cathedral for the inaugural Wine Garden of England Festival.
The Great British Wine October 2018 Round-up
With harvest 2018 drawing to a close, John selects another six diverse English wines that impressed in October.
Chapel Down Three Graces 2014
Both driving and giving, ending on a delicious honey roasted nut complexity that lingers elegantly on the finish.
Chapel Down Kit’s Coty Chardonnay 2015
This fine English Chardonnay straddles that fine line between textural oaky delight and precise, punchy fruit purity.
The Great British Wine June 2018 Round-up
John’s latest round-up of English wine recommendations to enjoy this summer.
Chapel Down Kit’s City Bacchus 2016
A really grown-up wine that is more Pouilly-Fumé in style than it is New World Sauvignon Blanc.
Spotlight Tasting: Prestige English Sparkling Wine 2018
A look at five of the most prestigious and most expensive English sparkling wines on the market right now.
The Great British Wine May 2018 Round-up
As we celebrate English Wine Week, John takes a look of the latest round of exciting new English wine releases.
The Wine Garden of England to be launched by Seven Kent wineries
Today sees the official announcement of The Wine Garden of England; a formation of seven of the top English Wine producers in Kent.
Chapel Down Bacchus Gin
A super refreshing and most distinctive Gin with English wine grape heritage.
The Great British Wine January 2018 Round-up
A look at some of the newest English wines that I’ve discovered throughout January.
Great British Wine Chardonnay Spotlight Tasting
We explore 8 still English Chardonnays and explore how they compare with other internationally established regions.
UK Wine Awards Trophy Presentation
Last Wednesday saw the English wine industry assemble to celebrate the inaugural UK Wine Awards.
Chapel Down Summer Lunch at Paris House
Phil Fanning of Paris House in Woburn launches a stunning 6 course summer lunch menu with Chapel Down wine pairing.
Chapel Down & Paris House Partner to Launch 6 Course Summer Menu
A stunning English Wine and fine dining collaboration between Phil Fanning of Paris House and Chapel Down.
Spotlight Tasting: Retailer Own Label English Sparkling Wine
The GBW team assemble to taste a selection of Own Label sparkling wines from supermarkets and wine retailers.
Chapel Down Flint Dry 2016
Fresh, clean and dry with flavours of crisp apple, lime and a twist of tropical fruit.
Six New Wines to Try During English Wine Week
English Wine Week is here from Saturday 27th May to Sunday 4th June, John has selected 6 new English wines to try.
Chapel Down Kit’s Coty Launch
A visit to Chapel Down to celebrate the launch of their Kit’s Coty wines and The Wine Sanctuary tasting room.
Chapel Down Kit’s Coeur de Cuvée 2013
A wonderfully full and involving palate with superb flavours of orchard fruit and a real nutty oatmeal quality.
Chapel Down Kit’s Coty Blanc de Blancs 2013
Silky, almost buttery with ripe orchard fruit flavours with a confident fresh cut through which draws you back in.
Chapel Down Kit’s Coty Chardonnay 2014
Decadently textured but suitably restrained, underpinned by an edgy acidity to remind you that it’s a cool climate Chardonnay.
