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.

Producers

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.

Sparkling Rosé

Balfour Hush Heath Saignée Rosé 2018

The generosity and ripeness of the 2018 vintage manifests itself in waves of ripe red and black berries.

Red Wine

Balfour Hush Heath Suitcase Pinot Noir 2018

An outstanding English Pinot, packed full of ripe, concentrated red fruit and wondrous mouthfeel.

Red Wine

Hush Heath Balfour Nouveau 2020

Brilliantly vivid and vibrant red fruit flavours with salted-pretzel complexities.

Red Wine

Gusbourne Boot Hill Pinot Noir 2018

Vibrant cherries, raspberry and cherry blossom, with some deep spiced oak and savoury textures.

Articles English 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.

Articles English 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.

White Wine

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.

Producers

Squerryes Winery

A visit to Squerryes Winery in Kent to meet Henry Warde and sample the latest in English sparkling and food hospitality.

Red Wine

Biddenden Gamay Noir 2018

Intense red cherry and wild raspberry flavours, with a lick of black berry fruits and a reassuring savoury depth.

White Wine

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

Classic Brut

Gusbourne Brut Reserve Twenty Fifteen

A delicious, rich Brut Reserve from Gusbourne with lovely nutty complexity.

Classic Brut

Simpsons Chalklands Classic Cuvée 2016

A beautiful fusion of youthful citrus fruit and crunchy apples complemented by rounder, peachy notes.

Non Traditional Sparkling

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.

Red Wine

Westwell Field Blend 2018

A most vivid ruby red colour, with a dynamic nose of cherry, wild strawberry and dried herb notes.

Prestige Cuvée

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.

Blanc de Blancs

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.

Blanc de Blancs

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.

Sparkling Rosé

Woodchurch Rosé Brut 2015

This wine is a big rugged rosé, with bright and tangy red fruit flavours & biscuity complexity.

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 […]