New releases from Gusbourne, one of the top sparkling wine producers in the UK. Really impressive. Gusbourne Brut Reserve 2015 England 12% alcohol. 53% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, 7% Pinot…
London for wine lovers: the best places to drink good wine
I keep getting asked by people about places to drink in London, so here, off the top of my head, is a list of places that I can heartily recommend….
UK wine: explosive growth in vineyard planting
A press release came out from Wines of Great Britain (WineGB) detailing the latest vineyard planting figures, in advance of English Wine Week, which has just begun. This year (2019) some…
Is UK sparkling wine heading for a glut?
An article in the Guardian yesterday reported on how last year Brits drank a record 4 million bottles of English sparkling wine a year (aside: actually, I should probably call…
The wines of Nyetimber, England
Nyetimber are probably the most famous winery in the UK, and along with a good number of other English sparkling wine producers, they were present at the ProWein fair in…
Nyetimber Blanc de Blancs 2013
I was excited to try this new 2013 Blanc de Blancs from leading English sparkling wine producer Nyetimber, because it is the first vintage to feature wine from their Hampshire…
Vineyards of Hampshire tasting: some of England’s best sparkling wines on show
Last week, the vineyards of Hampshire held a tasting showcasing some of the top sparkling wines from this county. Of course, Hampshire is, as a county, a political boundary and…
Black Chalk Classic 2015, a serious English sparkling wine
I’ve tried Jacob Leadley’s Black Chalk sparkling wines a few times now, and I’ve been really impressed. On this latest showing, I reckon this is one of the best UK…
Champagne Pommery’s English sparkling wine
This is the first English sparkling wine launched by a Champagne producer. It’s the result of a partnership between Champagne Pommery and Hampshire-based winery Hattingley Valley. The wine is named…