With a notoriously wet and cold climate, growing grapes good enough for wine is something not normally associated with Great Britain, however, a growing number of producers are doing just that.
Join Oz Clarke and his team of tasters on a wine focused road trip around the UK. Over the course of five episodes, they’ll meet some of the most exciting winemakers in the burgeoning UK scene and sitting around the tasting table, will reflect on the different aspects of the wine making process and how these relate to wider themes of life and the human experience.
Unlike the other winemakers we’ve met so far, the guys at London Cru don’t actually have a vineyard, but instead cherry pick the best of the year’s harvest from growers around London. This not only ensures the highest quality final product but gives them more flexibility to try new styles of...
Published 10/14/22
The team heads South to the Bolney Wine Estate, who are growing grapes in what they claim, in Sussex, is the sunniest part of the UK. As one of the oldest vineyards, they are pioneers of British wine, especially in red wine varieties such as pinot noir. Now celebrating their 50th year with some...
Published 10/13/22