English Vertical Series: Flint Silex Blanc
John takes a look at six vintages of Flint Vineyard’s textural Silex Blanc.
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Great British Wine Round-up September 2023
John takes a look at four superb still and three brilliant sparkling wines this month.
English Vertical Series: Digby Vintage Reserve Brut
As Digby Fine English celebrate their tenth birthday, co-founder Trevor Clough hosts a rare vertical tasting of his Vintage Reserve Brut.
Great British Wine Round-up July 2023
For the July round-up, John takes a look at nine delicious English Sparkling Wines from across the country.
New Vintage Preview of Itasca Wines / Penn Croft
A look at eight upcoming new releases from Ben Smith of Itasca Wines / Penn Croft.
Vineyards of the Surrey Hills Sparkling 2013 Retrospective
John takes a look at a selection of 2013 (and one 2017) sparkling wines from the Vineyards of the Surrey Hills.
Great British Wine Round-up June 2023
For English Wine Week, John looks at a selection of diverse and innovative wines.
IEWA 2023 Results
John takes his annual look at the IEWA 2022 Gold Medal winners, including overall winners The Wharie Project and Bride Valley.
Great British Wine Round-up April 2023 Part 2
In part two of the April round-up, John tastes through seven diverse sparkling rosé wines.
Great British Wine Round-up April 2023 Part 1
In the first of a double feature, John rounds up a selection of the best still English rosé wines from the 2022 vintage.
English Vertical Series: Chapel Down Kit’s Coty Chardonnay
For the latest in the English Vertical Series, John tastes through eight vintages of Chapel Down’s flagship Kit’s Coty Chardonnay.
Norfolk 2021 in Review: Confounding Expectations
Stephen takes a look at a cross section of 2021 still wines from Norfolk.
Great British Wine Round-up March 2023
John takes a look at a selection of still and sparkling English Chardonnay.
Great British Round-up February 2023
The first round-up of the year sees John tasting a diverse selection of still and sparkling wine new releases from across the country.
Fairmile Vineyard
Stephen visits the picturesque Fairmile Vineyard in Henley-on-Thames.
Danbury Ridge 2020 Vintage Review
A look at the 2020 vintage of Danbury Ridge Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the Crouch Valley, Essex.
Great British Wine Christmas Round-up 2022
John takes a look at some of the latest and most exciting new English sparkling wine releases just in time for Christmas.
English Vertical Series: Balfour Brut Rosé
John tastes through seven vintages of Balfour Brut Rosé, including the newly released 2008 Archive Collection.
Great British Round-up October 2022
John tastes through four delicious sparkling wines and two textural 2021 still wines in his October round-up.
The Grange
Stephen visits The Grange in Hampshire for the launch of their new winery in time for harvest 2022.
Great British Round-up August 2022
This month, John’s focussed on 2021 vintage English wines, with a delectable trio of white blends, as well as four textural still releases.
Langham Estate – Past, Present and Future
Fran heads down to Dorset to raise a glass or two of the best of Langham Estate as they plant their latest vineyard.
Great British Round-up June 2022
John takes a look at a selection the latest and greatest English sparkling releases for English Wine Week.
Everflyht takes Flight for English Wine Week
Brand new Ditchling-based wine estate Everflyht launches their first wines for English wine week.