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Mereworth
John talks to and tastes the first sparkling wines from Mereworth in Kent.
A Live Taste of the Surrey Hills for English Wine Week
It’s English Wine Week, and to celebrate we have partnered with The Vineyards of the Surrey Hills to put together a mixed case and live tasting.
Welsh Wine Week Round-up
John reviews a selection of still and sparkling Welsh wine from White Castle and Montgomery vineyard.
LATEST SPARKLING WINE REVIEWS
Black Chalk Classic 2016
Very pure, with a textured oaty grip that contrasts well with the clean, precise fruit flavours and delicate minerality
Woodchester Valley Cotswold Classic
Red apple and floral notes, with hints of elderflower and citrus peel.
Langham Culver Classic Cuvée NV
A stand out with its fusion of crunchy orchard fruit, citrus peel, welcoming stone fruit and complex toasted nut notes.
LATEST STILL WINE REVIEWS
Hush Heath Balfour Nouveau 2020
Brilliantly vivid and vibrant red fruit flavours with salted-pretzel complexities.
Gusbourne Boot Hill Pinot Noir 2018
Vibrant cherries, raspberry and cherry blossom, with some deep spiced oak and savoury textures.
Davenport Diamond Fields 2019
Crunchy, youthful, tangy cranberry and winter berries with hints of dark chocolate.
Two of my favourite things... @Nyetimber Blanc de Blancs and home cooked Chinese food. Great way to start the new year, and the Nyetimber BdB 14 is a real delight! #EnglishSparkling
4This was our last lunch of the year: delicious giant tiger prawns, tomato & prawn Linguine and a tasty bottle of local @AlburyVineyard Silent Pool Rosé 2020. Just about ready for a #HappyNewYear. #Surrey #EnglishWine
3Kicked off our Christmas meal with a modern take on prawn cocktail with pickled fennel salad, and some salmon terrine (thanks to @waitrose) and multi grain bread. Paired with the incredibly food and Christmas friendly @ArteliumWine Makers Rosé.
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