Harpers UK 50 Best Indies 2026
It’s good to support local independent wine merchants, so congratulations to the following Sussex-based shops who featured in the Harpers Top 50 Indies 2026. The comments are those of Harpers. To have 6 out of the top 50 shows this is a great county in which to buy and drink good wine Hennings Wine Merchants …
Tasting Event – Wine Grapes A to H
F FurmintJuliet Victor, Sparkling Furmint Brut Nature 2021Country – Hungary Region – Tokaj ABV 11.5%Furmint is a white grape variety grown in Hungary and Slovakia and the main ingredient of Tokaji Aszú. It is an early budding late ripening variety and is particularly susceptible to botrytis. Its wines are characterised by their high acidity –…
Tasting Event – Autumn Wines
Served with crackers and cheeses:Cornwall 24 months aged vintage CheddarButlers Farmhouse Parlick sheep’s milk cheeseCricket St Thomas Somerset Camembert 1. Villa Cialdini, Lambrusco Grasparossa 2022Region: Emilia-Romagna, ItalyGrapes: 100% Lambrusco GrasparossaABV: 11%Villa Cialdini is the main house of the Azienda Agricola Castelvetro, an estate south-east of Modena that has been owned by the Chiarli family since…
Top GB Wineries – do you agree?
Top wineries of Great Britain 2025 announced A comprehensive blind tasting of English wines carried out by Australian publication The Real Review has revealed Sussex producer Nyetimber as this year’s stand-out producer. How does your favourite GB winery rank? This morning saw the veil lifted on one of the world’s most comprehensive blind tastings of wines from…
WineGB Tasting September 2025
This event has always been a favourite of mine as I am a big fan of English wines, particularly those from Sussex.It was noticeable this year how the quality of English still wines continues to improve.Unfortunately there was no printed catalogue so I was unable to make tasting notes on anywhere near the number of…
South American wines Tasting July 2025
1. Casa Valduga, Arte Tradicional Brut 2021Region: Vale dos Vinhedos, Serra Gaúcha, BrazilGrapes: 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir (12% ABV)A superb sparkling wine from Brazil that showcases the winery’s long-standing tradition and passion for winemaking. Made using traditional methods, this Brut effortlessly captures the essence of the region with its vibrant and crisp character. The…
Cheap or Expensive? Tasting June 2025
Pairing 1 – Chenin Blanc Mulderbosch, ‘Steen Op Hout’ Chenin Blanc 2022Stellenbosch, South AfricaABV 13.5%A vibrant and lifted expression of Chenin Blanc. Aromas of green fig, stone fruit and green fig are underpinned by flint and earthy spice. The palate shows finesse and balance, with a lively, refreshing finish.Symposium £14.50 Domaine Huet, Vouvray Demi-Sec Clos…