Daws Hill Vineyard
Stephen explores the small but perfectly formed Daws Hill Vineyard and their expressive sparkling wines.
Author Archives: Stephen Groves
A former schoolteacher, with a doctorate in Musicology, Stephen first learnt about wine in Bruges, when there ostensibly to discover Belgian beer. His fellow traveller taught him about the principal grape varieties and he’s not looked back since. WSET Level 3 (with Merit) qualified, Stephen is passionate about English wine with an evangelical zeal to spread the word and a real belief in its world-class potential.
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Norfolk 2021 in Review: Confounding Expectations
Stephen takes a look at a cross section of 2021 still wines from Norfolk.
Fairmile Vineyard
Stephen visits the picturesque Fairmile Vineyard in Henley-on-Thames.
The Grange
Stephen visits The Grange in Hampshire for the launch of their new winery in time for harvest 2022.
Burn Valley Vineyard
Stephen returns to Norfolk to talk to Laura and Sam of Burn Valley Vineyard.
Visiting The Wine Garden of England…and Beyond!
Stephen tours seven Kentish winemakers in a day and looks at the region’s approach to wine tourism.
Whitehall Vineyard
Stephen talks to Peter Self of Whitehall Vineyard and tastes through a trio of delicious still Wiltshire wines.
All Angels
Stephen talks to Mark Darley of All Angels in West Berkshire about sparkling wine, expansion, and alpaca.
Stanlake Park
We caught up with husband-and-wife team Nico Centonze and Natalia Pezzone to talk about the evolution of Stanlake Park and their newly released wines.
Chet Valley Vineyard
Stephen travelled back to Norfolk to visit Chet Valley Vineyard and meet owner/winemaker John Hemmant to talk birds and wine.
Catching up with Henry Laithwaite of Harrow & Hope
Stephen catches up with Henry Laithwaite pre-harvest to talk rain, family and sparkling wine.
Winbirri Vineyard
Stephen heads back to Norfolk to visit Winbirri Vineyard and talk with owner and winemaker Lee Dyer.
Renegade London Wine
For the latest in our series on Urban wineries, Stephen headed to Bethnal Green to visit Renegade London Wine.
Upperton Vineyards
The latest article from Stephen saw him visit the South Downs to take in the views and sample the fine sparkling wines of Upperton.
Chafor Wine Estate
Stephen meets with Tim Chafor for a thorough tasting of Chafor wines and pizza!
Humbleyard Vineyard
Stephen visits Humbleyard in Norfolk to discover a unique range of still and sparkling wines.
Flint Vineyard
Stephen heads over to Norfolk to visit Ben & Hannah Witchell and try the vintage 2017 from Flint Vineyard.
The Gallivant Harvest Supper
Stephen joins English winemakers at the inaugural English Wine harvest supper at The Gallivant.
Tinwood Estate Harvest 2017
New GBW writer Stephen Groves takes a trip to Tinwood Estate to help out with Harvest 2017.