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"English Wine Just Gets Better and Better" My English Wine Recommendations | This England
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ENGLISH WINES
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite shares her recommendations for brilliant English wines to enjoy this winter – from sparkling stars to supermarket favourites and hidden gems.
ENGLISH wine just gets better and better. This summer’s warm, dry conditions have set the stage for a standout vintage and while we won’t be tasting the 2025 wines for a couple of years, all signs point
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Jan 201 min read


English Wine Right Now: The Bottles I Actually Buy (Still & Sparkling)
My current favourites… and honestly, they’re world-class.
My Favourite English Sparkling:
Weyborne Oriana Golden Spur
The latest release from the talented wine maker Ben Abric at Weyborne. You can enjoy this as an aperitif, its lifted citrus, orchard fruit full of energy makes it fun to drink with smoked salmon bellinis all afternoon. It would be equally at home with grilled seabass because of the subtle oxidative winemaking adds depth and complexity to this wine with a s
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Dec 8, 20251 min read


Oriana Golden Spur X Clarette
Weyborne’s new Oriana Golden Spur is all about precision, place, and a little bit of magic and it was a privilege to be at the launch at Clarette restaurant last week, hearing Ben Abric and William Sharpley lift the veil on how this wine is made.
£45 · weyborne.com
Also at Hawkins Bros, Wine & Earth, Farr Vintners and Bibendum.
What makes Oriana Golden Spur stand out?• Highest point of the South Downs National Park – a 25-acre single estate, entirely grown and made on th
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Dec 8, 20251 min read


English Wine Has Arrived — And Nine Oaks Is One Vineyard to Watch
There has never been a better time to explore English wine, or to visit our vineyards. With well over 800 vineyards now established across England, the category continues to grow in both scale and confidence. From crisp, characterful whites to elegant, world-class sparkling wines, England is no longer emerging, it has arrived. Climate change has undoubtedly played a role in reshaping our growing conditions, with warmer temperatures creating increasingly favourable environment
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Mar 30, 20252 min read


Can England Match France? A Blind Tasting of English Still Wines | Visiting Whitewolfe Estate in Kent
We all know that England’s sparkling wines have firmly earned their place on the world stage, often rivalling the best of Champagne.
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Mar 6, 20252 min read


Sparkling Rosé from £2.79 at Aldi
Rosé weather is upon us, and what better way to enjoy it than with some fantastic options available at Aldi? Not only are these wines...
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A Sensational Journey Through the Flavours of English Rosé: The Folc Experience
Prepare your taste buds for an extraordinary adventure as we delve into the world of English rosé that will leave your senses tingling...
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Jun 1, 20231 min read


King's Coronation: My top Three Favourite English Sparkling Wines
How are you celebrating the King's Coronation? I'll be drinking something cold and fizzy for sure!
Another bank holiday weekend with lots..
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May 5, 20231 min read
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