FEATURED REVIEWS
Raimes Blanc de Noirs 2015
Bright and crisp up front, with tangy cranberry and red currant notes, ripe orchard fruit flavours and a fine mousse.
Leckford Estate Brut 2014
WOTM January 2019 A cut above many examples in the price range and exceptionally good value.
Nyetimber Blanc de Blancs 2010
An exceptionally balanced Blanc de Blancs from Nyetimber that is only just entering its stride and with a long life ahead.
Dalwood Vineyard Brut 2016
Fresh, clean orchard fruit qualities with a steely, chalky textures on the finish.
M&S Bacchus Reserve 2017
A punchy palate, packed full of zingy citrus fruit, with papaya and guava tropics.
Oastbrook Rosé 2014
A confident rosé is suited to those who find the angular acidity of some English sparkling wines a little bracing.
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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.
The Great British Wine Round-up September 2020
John tastes through ten delicious and diverse examples of English Bacchus, which demonstrate just why this is the white grape of choice in England right now.
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.
