More than 1000 vineyards and 4209 hectares under vine: UK wine production continues to grow
Wine production in the UK goes from strength to strength, at least in terms of the statistics. There are now
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England
South Africa in England: we taste the inaugural gold medal winning vintage of Tidebrook Wines, from medieval Mousehall, the Jordan winery and distillery in Mayfield, East Sussex
Gary and Kathy Jordan are well known for their Stellenbosch winery. Back in 2018 they began their quest for the
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Paragon and Inversion: two stunning prestige cuvées from English sparkling wine produced Black Chalk
These two prestige cuvées from Black Chalk have both spent 26 months on lees, which is relatively short for such
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Highlights: Roebuck Estates Classic Cuvée 2018 England
In recent years, Roebuck Estates has emerged as one of the best English sparkling wine producers. They have four vineyards across
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Highlights: Martin’s Lane Vineyard Founder’s Vintage Pinot Noir 2022 Crouch Valley, Essex, England
This is a remarkable expression of English Pinot Noir, from a special vineyard in the Crouch Valley (one which lots
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Highlights: Exton Park Blanc de Noirs 2014 England
Website: https://extonparkvineyard.com/ Exton Park Blanc de Noirs 2014 Hampshire, England11.5% alcohol. Pinot Noir, 7 years on lees, disgorged in 2022.
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Highlights: the white and rosé Nyetimber 1086 wines, icon-level English sparkling wines
Nyetimber’s presige cuvées are named 1086, referencing the date of the Nyetimber manor’s inclusion in the Doomsday book. They are
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The debut releases from Walgate & Co, some of England’s most interesting still wines
Website: https://walgate.eco/ This was a chance to taste the debut release from Ben Walgate’s new venture, post leaving Tillingham. ‘In
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Highlights: Westwell Pinot Meunier Multi Vintage, England
This is an interesting project. It’s a traditional method sparkling wine made with no additions at all. This comes from
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Highlights: Everflyht Brut NV Sussex, England
Website: https://www.everflyht.com/ This is a single vineyard estate at the foot of Ditchling Beacon in the South Downs, in East
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