Leonardslee Family Estates launch and Defined Wine tasting

Posted on July 30, 2024 by Liz Sagues

Liz Sagues tells the rags-to-riches tale of Penny Streeter, whose English venture has just released its first wines, and catches up with a contract winemaking company and some of its clients. The story is a PR dream: rags-to-riches South Africa-based woman entrepreneur buys crumbling English country house with totally neglected Grade I-listed gardens, plus nearby golf course with hotel, spends h...

Brill Brit bubbles and beyond

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Peter Ranscombe

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The Wines of Great Britain by Stephen Skelton MW: A review

Posted on September 9, 2019September 11, 2019 by Amanda Barnes

Stephen Skelton MW is without doubt an authoritative writer on the subject of Great Britain's vineyards, not only as a highly regarded expert on viticulture (his book Viticulture: An Introduction to Commercial Grape Growing for Wine Production is the viticulture bible for diploma and MW students) but he’s also been a keen observer and participant in British wine for over 40 years. Havi...

Essential Guide to English Wine published

Posted on May 29, 2018November 9, 2018 by Amanda Barnes

An unexpected celebration of English wine

Posted on April 2, 2018April 4, 2018 by Liz Sagues

Gallery: England by Mick Rock

Posted on October 14, 2017January 1, 2019 by Amanda Barnes

England is fast becoming recognised as one of the top producers of quality sparkling wine in the world. Photographer Mick Rock shares some of his photos from the vineyards and wineries of southern England. Please respectfully note that all of these photos, and all the Circle of Wine Writer galleries, are not to be republished without the photographer’s permission. Any usage withou...