The Germans and the Swedes have certainly made their mark in the book of mulled wine recipes, with the likes of Glühwein and Gløgg. The Romans, however, were the original inventors. As they traipsed across Britannia, their legions brought the...
Despite 2018 being one of the biggest bumper vintages ever seen in Champagne, grape prices are expected to rise as much as 5%. This news marks the tenth consecutive year of price rises for Champagne. The grapes will likely reach...
More investors are adding English wines to their portfolios, boosting the young trade’s prospects. According to the Financial Times, more people are investing in UK wineries after 2018’s bumper year. Blazing hot sunshine throughout this year’s summer has meant many...
Quality English wines from the Mendips Aldwick Estate is an absolutely stunning vineyard and wedding venue set in the Mendip hills in Somerset, just outside of Bristol and Bath. The estate has been family-run for five generations and is today Somerset's largest...
a'Beckett's is a family-owned vineyard in a beautiful Wiltshire setting in south-west England. They produce a range of quality still and sparkling wines with 65% of their vineyard planted with Pinot Noir. The 11-acre vineyard was established in 2001 by...
Camel Valley, Cornwall's most prestigious vineyard, has been granted a royal warrant. It is the first English wine producer to receive the honour and joins premium brands such as Martini Vermouth, Champagne Bollinger and Pimm's. Camel Valley, which has supplied...
The Independent English Wine Awards (IEWA) have declared their 2018 winners and their were some celebrations for producers on our portfolio! There were double wins for Cottonworth and success for Somerset producers Aldwick Court, Dunleavy Vineyards and Oatley Vineyard. Cottonworth's...
Owner Ingrid Bates explains how a great start to the summer led to a brilliant harvest, despite Spring frost setting back the growing season by nearly four weeks. Dunleavy vineyard is a small one-hectare vineyard just outside Bristol and Chew...
Today the English wine industry is living the high life as it smashed records growing its turnover by 16% versus last year to a whopping £132m. According to the drinks business and data from Funding Options, the turnover of English wine...
Earlier this year vineyards in England and Wales suffered severe frosts as temperatures dropped as low as -6C and producers struggled to protect their developing buds. The news, which surfaced across the national press in May, has led many producers...
A family vineyard in a beautiful Wiltshire setting A'Beckett's is a lovely 11-acre family vineyard owned by Paul and Lynn Langham. Located near Devizes, a'Beckett's is currently Wiltshire's largest vineyard. I visited Paul and Lynn in early 2017 and was...
More brilliant news from the Decanter World Wine Awards for our wines as the indulgent Denbies Noble Harvest 2015 is crowned the UK's best sweet wine. The Noble picked up the coveted Platinum award at this year's Decanter. Judges at...
