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Video: The Crouch Valley in Essex is emerging as a leading English wine region

December 19, 2021December 19, 2021 jamiegoode 6878 Views

There is a lot of excitement about the Crouch Valley in Essex, which is emerging as a top wine growing region, responsible for some of the UK’s best still wines. Jamie Goode takes a visit with viticulturist Duncan McNeill, who manages several vineyards here, and Ben Walgate of Tillingham who buys grapes from the region.

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