Henners
John takes a look at the transformation of the Henners winery and brand under the ownership of Boutinot.
Region: Sussex
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Artelium Wine Estate
After a chance meeting over three years ago, John talks to Mark and Julie of Artelium Wine Estate about their journey so far.
Busi-Jacobsohn Cuvée Brut 2018
Fine-tuned, linear acidity and crunchy green apples lead to riper pear and apricot flavours.
Tillingham
As the country emerges from Lockdown 2.0, Sam looks back at a visit to Tillingham to talk pizza, tourism and boundary-breaking wine.
Davenport Diamond Fields 2019
Crunchy, youthful, tangy cranberry and winter berries with hints of dark chocolate.
Kinsbrook Vineyard
Hannah visits Kinsbrook in West Chiltington to discover how they transformed the family farm into a vineyard ‘From the Ground Up’.
Wiston Estate Cuvée Brut 2015
A hint of tangy red berries and lots of nutty pastry complexity, leading to a clean mineral finish.
Ashling Park Estate Cuvée NV
Superbly wholesome and precise, but seasoned with just the right amount of spiced pastry and biscuit to add structure and texture.
Coolhurst Demi-Sec Rose 2016
All about the red berries, with ripe red cherry and wild strawberry flavours bringing a generous, smooth weight.
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.
A Virtual Tour of Sussex
Recalling a pre-lockdown, muddy trip to Sussex, Sam takes you on a virtual tour of two boutique English winemakers: Breaky Bottom and Court Garden.
Wiston Estate Blanc de Blancs 2015
This latest Wiston is showing lots of potential already but it is really going to start to sing with a few more years in the bottle.
Oastbrook Estate Rosé 2015
WOTM January 2020 Ripe cranberry, wild raspberry, sour cherry and winter spice, this is a real wine lover’s rosé.
Roebuck Estates Classic Cuvée 2014
The complexities of this wine really stand out, interweaved with apple strudel and light cranberry notes forming a sublime balance.
1086 Nyetimber Prestige Cuvée 2010
This wine’s price (£150) and presentation makes a huge statement but it’s Nyetimber’s quality and precise approach that makes it a standout.
An hour with Alison Nightingale of Albourne Estate
Hannah visits Albourne Estate in Sussex to chat to inspirational winemaker Alison Nightingale.
Wiston Estate, A Family History
With a family estate dating back to 1743, Hannah tells the story of romance, dreams and vineyards behind Wiston Estate.
Oxney Organic Classic 2016
A wine with lots of tertiary nuances, ripe stone fruit, red apple and hints of cranberry on the mid-taste with a delicious nutty, baked pastry complexity
Coolhurst Lady Elizabeth Sparkling Rose 2015
Bright red cherry and cranberry flavours that soften to creamier textures and notes of warm brioche. Delicious!
Albourne Estate Bacchus 2018
Notes of thyme and sage add a savoury component that would pair well with many summer dishes.
Oxney Organic Estate Rosé NV
Pretty cranberry and raspberry flavours partnering crisp apple and sweet pear notes.
Oxney Organic Estate NV
A flourish of crisp apples and hints of white peach, before a wave of tangy red fruit and light spiced almond notes.
Oastbrook Pinot Gris 2018
Spritely energy with richer, riper tropical fruit and white peach notes.
Tasting the Past, Present & Future of Breaky Bottom
A return to the unique place that is Breaky Bottom to taste three new Cuvée as well as a rather special gem from the 80’s.
