Few events capture the spirit of British summertime quite like the village fête. With its bunting-draped stalls, homemade jams, and the ever-hopeful tombola, the British summer fête is a cherished tradition that brings together communities in a whirl of nostalgia,...
The English Wine Industry in 2025: A Nation in Full Bloom Once seen as a curious footnote in the global wine conversation, the English wine industry has spent the last two decades quietly fermenting a revolution. Today, in 2025, it stands as a serious contender on the...
Introduction: Elderflower, with its delicate and aromatic blooms, has a rich history in England that stretches back centuries. This versatile and fragrant flower, derived from the elder tree (Sambucus nigra), has played a role in various aspects of English culture,...
We love nothing more than getting out and meeting supporters of Great British produce and, of course, lovers of a drop or two of sparkling wine. So with that in mind, we’ve been busy adding events to our 2024 social calendar. The first of which is only a...
Fruit wine pairings with food When you have cooked yourself a lovely meal the question comes as to what to drink with it, this applies across the board from a Champagne breakfast to a wine pairing with salmon. We have written about how to pair wine and food so we...
What’s in my wine? If you are a wine drinker of any kind you have probably read about sulphites in wines and all the potential side effects. As part of becoming more aware about the food and drink we consume questions are being asked about how our wine is made...
