Making Wine at Plumpton College
Jenni Middlehurst talks through making wine and studying MSc in Viticulture and Oenology at Plumpton College after embarking on a major career change.
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Celebrating International Women’s Day – Five Inspirational Women of Great British Wine
Hannah takes a look at five inspirational women working in English wine for International Women’s Day.
Liz Sagues Talks ‘Sussex by the Glass’
John interviews Liz Sagues, who launches her latest book Sussex by the Glass for International Women’s Day.
Valentine’s English Sparkling Rosé
With valentine’s just around the corner, John takes a look at six delectable English sparkling rosé wines to open and share with your loved one.
Why isn’t English Sparkling Wine the main attraction for many UK restaurants?
British Sommelier Charles Carron Brown discusses the opportunity to boost the presence of British wines in restaurants.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Celebrate Welsh Wine Week
Welsh Wine Week is here, and we take a look at a trio of producers as well as how you can get involved to discover Welsh wine.
Exploring English Wine Icons: Winbirri Bacchus
In a new series looking at iconic English wine styles, John takes a look at both the most recent and the Decanter Trophy-winning Bacchus from Winbirri.
Why you should make vineyards of Surrey Hills your first post-lockdown trip
With lockdown measures starting to lift, Sam takes a look at the five Vineyards of the Surrey Hills that you should visit this summer.
