Retailer Recommends: Grape Britannia May 2020
This month, Matt looks back at a selection of old favourite English wines, including Nyetimber’s delicious Cuvee Chérie and the ever-reliable Chapel Down Bacchus.
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Bottle Beauty: the Secrets of Successful Wine Branding with Rathfinny
What makes a successful wine brand in England? Hannah takes a look at the creative thought process behind the Rathfinny brand and label.
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.
The Great British Wine Round-up May 2020
This month, John takes a look at sparkling wines in both traditional and innovative forms, including our superb May wine of the month from Fox & Fox.
Celebrate VE Day with An English 75 Cocktail
Raise a toast on VE Day 75 with a duo of cocktails made from a combination of Chapel Down English Sparkling Wine and gin.
Food Pairing: Bacchus and Asparagus Mousse
John tests out Furleigh Estate’s Bacchus & Asparagus box, paring their delicious Bacchus Dry 2018 with asparagus from fellow Dorset producers Bothen Hill.
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.
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.