From Marlborough, with love. Cheers to Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc!
Last year over half of all the ‘savvies’ – the UK’s most valuable grape variety by far (and a parent, along with Cabernet Franc, of Cabernet Sauvignon) – drunk here came from New Zealand. With its long, hot sunny days and cool nights, Marlborough, the country’s dominant region (its SB accounts for over two-thirds of […]
By George! It’s time to celebrate English Wine Week…
It kicked off last Saturday and runs through to this Sunday June 26. Times Drinks Editor James Viner suggests four top, mouth-watering, locally-made wines to aptly toast the quality of our winemaking superstars. The English wine industry is on a roll and quite rightly there’s a loud buzz around the thrilling English wine scene right […]
Raise a Glass to Father’s Day and English Wine Week this weekend
Put down that pack of gift box socks, this top-notch Father’s Day drinks selection is sure to put a smile on your dad’s face! From a gastronomic award-winning cider from Devon to a stellar English sparkling wine from Hampshire, these special celebratory bottles are certain to get papa’s tastebuds tingling this Sunday…. 1) Award-winning, […]
Cheers to Her Majesty from Royal Tunbridge Wells
Whether you’ll be attending a street party, lining the Mall or holding your own triumphal get-together, these majestic bottles will keep the festivities going over the extra-long Bank Holiday weekend. Cheers to a joyous Jubilee! 1) It’s ‘Reign’ing Provençal Rosé! Whispering Angel Platinum Jubilee Pageant Edition 2021, Côtes de Provence Rosé, Château d’Esclans, France […]
Why not think pink for summer? 4 great ros© wines…
Pink or rosé wines are mostly made by pressing red grapes before fermentation, or macerating red grape skins with grape juice overnight or for just a few hours. France still leads the way in both quality production and consumption. My top tips for enjoying a glass or two? Serve at around 8C (46F) and pray […]
