A Taste of English Red & White for St. George’s Day
John takes a look at two flagship grapes in English wine, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, in their various still and sparkling guises.
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The Great British Wine Round-up April 2020
This month, John takes a look at two indulgent vintage English sparkling wines, as well as a selection of white blends, NV sparkling and something sweet for Easter.
Buy, Support, Drink, English Wine This Good Friday
This Good Friday, 10th April 2020, English wine drinkers and producers alike are going to show their support for the industry by buying and drinking their favourite English still and sparkling wines.
Retailer Recommends: Grape Britannia March 2020
This month’s selection from Grape Britannia includes a sparkling red wine and Bacchus, a unique English Chasselas and a delicious Fortified Wine from Wales.
Black Chalk – Building a Wine Business
We caught up with Jacob and Zoë of Black Chalk amidst a hive of activity including new wine releases and the construction of a brand new winery.
The Great British Wine Round-up March 2020
This month’s superstar English wine lineup includes a stunning Pinot Meunier sparkling from Langham as well as new Blanc de Blancs from Wiston and Gusbourne.
English Vertical Series: Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs
In the first in a series of English Wine Vertical features, John tastes through five vintages of Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs to explore the differences in vintage and bottle age.
Retailer Recommends: Grape Britannia February 2020
Matt Hodgson of Grape Britannia selects four more from his range of English wines, including an Organic Pinot Noir from Davenport and Saffron Grange Classic Cuvée from Essex.
Gusbourne Portfolio Tasting
Sam takes a look at an abundance of new Gusbourne wine releases, including the latest vintages of the Brut Reserve & Blanc de Blancs, as well as the brand new Blanc de Noirs & Pinot Noir Barrel Selection.
Dalwood Vineyard
A visit to Axminster in East Devon to catch up with Mike Huskins to talk Seyval Blanc and the rest of his plucky grape squad.
The Great British Wine Round-up February 2020
This month’s round-up features a trio of fresh still wines, as well as three distinctively different sparkling wines.
Impress with English Sparkling Rosé this Valentine's
What better way to show your partner you love them on Valentine’s than to pop open a bottle of crisp, home-grown English sparkling rosé.
Retailer Recommends: Grape Britannia January 2020
Matt Hodgson kicks off his monthly selection of English wine recommendations, taking look at four indulgent options for Valentine’s day.
The English Vine: An Evening at an English Wine Bar
Sam Povey takes a look at pop-up English wine bar The English Vine, who took London by storm last month with an extensive home-grown offering in Shoreditch.
The Great British Wine Round-up January 2020
It’s John’s first round-up of the new year, which features a trio of outstanding English sparkling wines as well as a selection of new still releases.
Chet Valley Vineyard
Stephen travelled back to Norfolk to visit Chet Valley Vineyard and meet owner/winemaker John Hemmant to talk birds and wine.
Best Value English Fizz for the New Year
John reviews some of the best budget sparkling wine buys in the supermarkets right now.
A Little Bit of English Festive Sweetness
A look at four sweeter English wines made from four different grapes that are the perfect partners for festive fare and cheeses.
Prestige English Sparkling for Christmas
A festive look at five fantastic prestige Cuvée English Sparkling Wines to enjoy this Christmas.
An hour with Alison Nightingale of Albourne Estate
Hannah visits Albourne Estate in Sussex to chat to inspirational winemaker Alison Nightingale.
The 12 Wines of Christmas 2019
John’s festive round-up featuring a selection of the best English wines to enjoy this Christmas.
The Great British Wine Round-up November 2019
This month’s round-up takes an exclusive look at some of the fantastic 2018 vintage still English wines, including a delectable Chardonnay and a unique Pinot Meunier from Kent.
A Journey into English Wine Retail with Grape Britannia
We caught up with Matt Hodgson, Managing Director of independent English wine retailer Grape Britannia.
The Great British Wine Round-up October 2019
This month John takes a look at the latest crop of zero dosage English sparkling wines, as well as a duo of own-label best buys and a delectable light Pinot Noir.