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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.