Crouch Ridge is a boutique vineyard in Essex, offering single-variety and blended, hand-picked white, rosé, and red still wines, as well as Classic Cuvee, Pinot Noir Rosé, and Blanc de Blanc sparkling wines. Come and try the wine and stay for the panoramic views of the River Crouch. 2026 Grand Tour & Tasting Dates –…

As vineyards across the British Isles celebrate the start of the growing season, WineGB has published two of its annual essential key guides: the 2025 Harvest Report and the new and revised 2026 Green Book. These launch today along with the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) harvest statistics confirming WineGB’s results. The 2025 UK Harvest Report,…

Nestled in the heart of the West Sussex countryside, close to the picturesque market town of Petworth, Roebuck Estates was founded by two friends who shared a passion for great wine and had a clear vision: to craft exceptional vintage sparkling wines every single year that could be enjoyed all over the world. The inspiration…

Beyond Champagne, Prosecco and Cava, how many of these lesser-known sparkling wines have you tried from France, Italy and Spain? France   Crémant, a high-quality, traditionally made fizz from regions outside Champagne like Alsace, Burgundy, and Loire, offering Champagne-like complexity (brioche, nuts, citrus) at a lower price. Blanquette de Limoux, made primarily from the indigenous…

Winemakers around the world are discovering that the ocean’s depths provide a unique ageing environment that can transform wine in remarkable ways. The ‘Aquaoir’ Effect Just as terroir defines land-based wine, aquaoir is being used to define sea-aged wine. So the impact of oceanic conditions—temperature, pressure, lack of light, and motion—on the ageing process. The…

Every vineyard visit is a treat but if you are looking for something exceptional here’s my top pick of unmissable vineyard experiences to add to your 2026 wish list. Blend set-jetting with a historic vineyard tour Imagine an imposing castle rich in history and royal heritage which has featured in ‘The Crown’ and many period…

Hambledon Vineyard in Hampshire is recognised as the oldest commercial vineyard in England, established in 1952 by Major-General Sir Guy Salisbury-Jones. Situated in the beautiful South Downs National Park, Hambledon Vineyard boasts a distinguished legacy of pioneering English winemaking. Enjoy a guided tour of their historic vineyards, visit their state-of-the-art winery, and explore Hambledon’s underground…

Vintage English sparkling wine, Annie Power Cuvée, launched to mark 10 years since champion racehorse made history at Cheltenham – Jockey, Ruby Walsh, led Annie Power to Champion Hurdle victory at Cheltenham Festival in 2016 – Owner, Susannah Ricci, created wine in tribute to her “refined, vibrant and unforgettable” spirit. – Annie Power Cuvée 2021…

Visit Stopham Vineyard, a beautiful vineyard and winery in the South Downs National Park, West Sussex. They offer vineyard, winery and wine tasting tours with the winemaker on the majority of Saturdays at 11am or 2pm between April and September. They are given by one of the winemakers, Simon or Tom or their vineyard manager,…