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ArticlesWine Launch

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.

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ArticlesMore than English Wine

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.

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ArticlesEnglish Vertical Series

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.

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IEWA 2020 Results

John take his annual look at the IEWA 2020 Gold Medal winners, including overall winners Black Chalk and Stopham Estate.

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ArticlesUrban Winery

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.

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ArticlesSpotlight Tasting

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.

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ArticlesGrape Britannia

Retailer Recommends: Grape Britannia August 2020

This month, Matt looks at a selection of rosé wines, both still and sparkling, from England and Wales.

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ArticlesProducers

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.

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Articles

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.

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ArticlesEnglish Wine Icons

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.

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Articles

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.

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ArticlesEnglish Wine Icons

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.

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ArticlesEnglish Wine WeekMonthly Round-Up

The Great British Wine Round-up June 2020

The latest GBW round-up features a diverse selection of wines perfect for #EnglishWineWeek, including a tasty trio of English reds, two whites and two delectable English Sparkling wines.

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ArticlesFood & Drink

The ‘New’ Hampshire Pinot Blanc

Our new writer Charles Carron Brown, Head Sommelier of Henrock by Simon Rogan, takes a look at Bsixtwelve and their incredibly food-friendly Pinot Blanc.

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ArticlesEnglish Wine Retail

Corkk – The English Wine Box

We tried out Corkk The English Wine Box, a new subscription service specialising in exceptional wine selected by Master of Wine Clive Barlow.

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ArticlesWine Launch

Rathfinny Estate Launches Classic Cuvée and Full Range of Sparkling Wines

John catches up with Mark Driver, co-owner of Rathfinny to talk about their brand new Classic Cuvée, as well as the full range of sparkling wines.

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ArticlesGrape Britannia

Retailer Recommends: Grape Britannia May 2020

This month, Matt looks back at a selection of old favourite English wines, including Nyetimber’s delicious Cuvee Chérie and the ever-reliable Chapel Down Bacchus.

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Articles

Bottle Beauty: the Secrets of Successful Wine Branding with Rathfinny

What makes a successful wine brand in England? Hannah takes a look at the creative thought process behind the Rathfinny brand and label.

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ArticlesMonthly Round-Up

The Great British Wine Round-up May 2020

This month, John takes a look at sparkling wines in both traditional and innovative forms, including our superb May wine of the month from Fox & Fox.

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Articles

Celebrate VE Day with An English 75 Cocktail

Raise a toast on VE Day 75 with a duo of cocktails made from a combination of Chapel Down English Sparkling Wine and gin.

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Articles

A Taste of English Red & White for St. George’s Day

John takes a look at two flagship grapes in English wine, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, in their various still and sparkling guises.

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ArticlesMonthly Round-Up

The Great British Wine Round-up April 2020

This month, John takes a look at two indulgent vintage English sparkling wines, as well as a selection of white blends, NV sparkling and something sweet for Easter.

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Articles

Buy, Support, Drink, English Wine This Good Friday

This Good Friday, 10th April 2020, English wine drinkers and producers alike are going to show their support for the industry by buying and drinking their favourite English still and sparkling wines.

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Retailer Recommends: Grape Britannia March 2020

This month’s selection from Grape Britannia includes a sparkling red wine and Bacchus, a unique English Chasselas and a delicious Fortified Wine from Wales.

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Hungerhill Merstone Col Fondo 2023

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IEWA 2025 Results

John takes his annual look at the IEWA 2025 Gold Medal winners, including overall winners Vagabond and Hunger Hill.

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Great British Wine Round-up December 2024

John’s final round-up of the year looks at a selection of the finest sparkling wines for Christmas.

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Great British Wine Round-up November 2024

John looks at selection of indulgent English still wines to enjoy over the festive period.

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