Mereworth
John talks to and tastes the first sparkling wines from Mereworth in Kent.
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Westwell Wines
Sam takes a look at the wines of Ortega-specialist Westwell wines, and the journey from the music industry into to winemaking for Adrian Pike.
Defined Wine
John takes a look at Defined Wine, a new contract only winery set in the heart of Kent, including a preview of 2020 vintage wines.
Balfour Hush Heath Saignée Rosé 2018
The generosity and ripeness of the 2018 vintage manifests itself in waves of ripe red and black berries.
Balfour Hush Heath Suitcase Pinot Noir 2018
An outstanding English Pinot, packed full of ripe, concentrated red fruit and wondrous mouthfeel.
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.
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.
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.
Simpsons Estate Roman Road Chardonnay 2018
WOTM November 2019 Immaculate and Chablis-esque, with lovely hints of minerality, suggestions of toasted oak, tangerine peel and spice.
Squerryes Winery
A visit to Squerryes Winery in Kent to meet Henry Warde and sample the latest in English sparkling and food hospitality.
Biddenden Gamay Noir 2018
Intense red cherry and wild raspberry flavours, with a lick of black berry fruits and a reassuring savoury depth.
Chartham Pinot Gris 2018
Lots of crunchy green fruit and zestiness upfront, but with the delightful ripeness and summer sunshine of the 2018 vintage showing through
Gusbourne Brut Reserve Twenty Fifteen
A delicious, rich Brut Reserve from Gusbourne with lovely nutty complexity.
Simpsons Chalklands Classic Cuvée 2016
A beautiful fusion of youthful citrus fruit and crunchy apples complemented by rounder, peachy notes.
Chapel Down Bacchus Sparkling 2018
An intense fusion of tropical fruit, zesty citrus fruits and vibrant tropics that is immediately Bacchus-like, with added bubbles.
Westwell Field Blend 2018
A most vivid ruby red colour, with a dynamic nose of cherry, wild strawberry and dried herb notes.
Chapel Down Kit’s Coty Coeur de Cuvée 2014
WOTM May 2019 A celebration of English Chardonnay purity, and it comes with such welcoming texture and complexity.
Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs 2014
WOTM April 2019 A little nervy; tangy apple and vibrant citrus, but it integrates so brilliantly with the supple mousse.
Chapel Down Kit’s Coty Blanc de Blancs 2014
Baked apple pudding and ripe stone fruit flavours set the stage for an incredibly approachable Blanc de Blancs.
Woodchurch Rosé Brut 2015
This wine is a big rugged rosé, with bright and tangy red fruit flavours & biscuity complexity.
Chapel Down Pinot Noir Gin
Producer: Chapel Down Region: Kent Product Type: Gin RRP: £33.99 Volume: 41.2% PRODUCT REVIEW The latest spirit from Chapel Down is the on-trend Pinot Noir Gin, a light blush coloured gin that has arrived just in time for spring. This is once again derived from English wine grape skins, this time from Pinot Noir, which […]
Chartham Vineyard
John heads back to Kent to visit Chartham Vineyard, a family business with a firm eye on art and the community.
Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs 2013
Bright and precise, this elegant Blanc de Blancs excels with its focussed orchard fruit flavours and delicate minerality.
