Great British Wine Round-up April 2021
For his latest round-up, John takes a look at a trio of English Bacchus and Chardonnay, including the sublime Octagon Block from Danbury Ridge.
Winemaker: Denbies Wine Estate
About:
Denbies Estate is based in Dorking, Surrey and has a huge 265 acres of land under vine. The wines are made on site by Litmus Wines.
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Retailer Recommends: Grape Britannia Christmas 2020
Matt talks through his indulgent festive 2020 selection from Grape Britannia including prestige sparkling, white, red and dessert wine and a rare aged brandy.
Denbies Vineyard Select Pinot Noir 2018
Cherry and ripe raspberry flavours, backed by dark chocolate and a crushed peppery spice.
The Great British Wine Round-up November 2020
As the colder months set in, John takes a look at some of the fantastic English Pinot Noir available right now.
Retailer Recommends: Grape Britannia August 2020
This month, Matt looks at a selection of rosé wines, both still and sparkling, from England and Wales.
Why you should make vineyards of Surrey Hills your first post-lockdown trip
With lockdown measures starting to lift, Sam takes a look at the five Vineyards of the Surrey Hills that you should visit this summer.
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.
Denbies Ranmore Hill 2017
WOTM July 2019 A curious fusion of ripe peach, hints of lightly grilled tropical fruit, with a twist of lime & smoky notes.
The Great British Wine Round-up July 2019
July’s round-up features a concise but texturally diverse selection of wines including four fantastic stills and two delectable sparkling rosés.
The Great British Wine Round-up June 2019
This month’s mostly-sparkling round-up includes a duo of sparkling Bacchus, non-vintage Organic and a superb new Cuvée from Breaky Bottom.
Denbies Sparkling Bacchus 2016
A fusion of pear, elderflower, zesty lime and gooseberry, with a softer, riper mix of light peach and honeydew melon.
IEWA 2019 Results
The IEWA 2019 results are out, John takes a look at some of the 22 Gold Medal winners from this year’s competition.
English Wines to Enjoy this Chinese New Year
A quick look at a selection of aromatic English white wines that pair perfectly with Asian food.
M&S Bacchus Reserve 2017
A punchy palate, packed full of zingy citrus fruit, with papaya and guava tropics.
The Great British Wine October 2018 Round-up
With harvest 2018 drawing to a close, John selects another six diverse English wines that impressed in October.
Sainsbury’s TtD English Sparkling 2014
Probably the best mainstream own-label English wine on the market right now.
The Great British Wine September 2018 Round-up
This month John looks at both the affordable and the extravagant, with a selection of delectable English wines.
Denbies Rose Hill
Delicate, charms are echoed by beautiful aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry and cherry blossom.
Denbies The Brokes Noble Harvest Ortega 2016
Beautifully rich and seductive, full of honeyed orchard and stone fruit flavours.
The Great British Wine February 2018 Round-up
A look at some of the newest English wines that I’ve discovered throughout February.
The Great British Wine January 2018 Round-up
A look at some of the newest English wines that I’ve discovered throughout January.
Denbies Dry English White 2015
Refreshing citrus zest aromas, floral notes and springtime meadow grass.
Denbies Cubitt Blanc de Noirs 2013
Sweet baked apple, apricot and rich biscuity pastry notes – very inviting!
