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It’s #EnglishWineWeek, and we’re raising a glass to Sussex — the spiritual home of English sparkling wine. 🍾🇬🇧

With its chalk-rich soils and cool climate, Sussex has set the standard for English fizz. Legendary names like Nyetimber helped put it on the map, proving that English sparkling can rival Champagne.

But there’s a new generation making waves…

Roebuck Estates is one to watch — and sip. Based in the heart of Sussex, Roebuck is crafting elegant, age-worthy sparkling wines that are racking up awards and critical acclaim. From their rich, toasty Classic Cuvée to the refined and expressive Rosé de Noirs, these wines are proof that Sussex sparkle is only getting better.

If you haven’t discovered Roebuck yet — now’s the time. ✨

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Kent has long been at the heart of English wine — its chalky soils and south-facing slopes have made it a natural home for world-class sparkling wine. 🍾🇬🇧

But there’s more to the story.

Enter Simpsons Wine Estate in Barham, just outside Canterbury. Pioneers of precision and elegance, Simpsons are proving that Kent can shine just as brightly in the still wine spotlight. Their Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are consistently among the finest in the UK — pure, poised, and unmistakably English.

Gravel Castle Chardonnay is a perfect example — bright, unoaked, and bursting with citrus, green apple, and a mineral edge. Crisp, fresh, and seriously moreish. 🍋✨

From the Roman Road to the Railway Hill, every bottle tells a story of place, ambition, and craftsmanship.

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It’s English Wine Week — and if you haven’t discovered the brilliance of English wine yet, now’s the time. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🍷

England is producing some of the world’s finest sparkling wines, made using the same traditional method as Champagne — with a second fermentation in the bottle for those fine, elegant bubbles. Thanks to our cool climate and chalky soils, conditions here mirror Champagne itself… and the results are turning heads.

In blind tastings, English sparkling has gone head-to-head with Champagne — and often come out on top. Crisp, complex, and refreshingly vibrant, it’s no longer just a local secret.

So why drink English?
✔️ World-class quality
✔️ Sustainable, small-batch production
✔️ Supporting homegrown talent and terroir

Celebrate the week in style — pop in and take your pick from our wide selection of top English bottles. Whether you’re after classic fizz or still wine surprises, we’ve got something proudly local for every glass. 🥂

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It’s English Wine Week! 🍷 While Sussex is famed for its sparkling wines, Essex — and especially the Crouch Valley — is now leading the way in top-quality still wine.

Thanks to more sunshine and less rainfall than almost anywhere else in the UK, Essex offers ideal conditions for ripening grapes. The Crouch Valley’s unique microclimate and free-draining soils make it a standout for varieties like Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

No wonder producers like Chapel Down and Lyme Bay are sourcing fruit from here — but it’s estates like Danbury Ridge and New Hall that are proving Essex can rival, and even surpass, the best still wines in the country.

Danbury Ridge Pinot Noir 2024
A stunning expression of English Pinot — vibrant red berries, silky tannins, and a whisper of spice. Elegance, precision, and purity in every glass. This is cool-climate Pinot at its most compelling.🍇

Newhall’s Single Estate Bacchus 2023 continues to reflect the clean, expressive style that has made Bacchus one of England’s flagship still white wines.

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Throwing it back to @bwdarttrail fun in Shenfield! 🙌

As big lovers of art ourselves, it was great to share this passion with the people of Shenfield. We were joined by the official Brentwood Art Trail guided tour, where those on the tour took in the arty surrounds of @ttrshenfield.

We also had a brilliant Q&A session with @thomasheddon, whose fantastic miniature worlds are currently on display in our shop window. If you haven`t seen them already, don`t miss out - they`re really great!

Of course, we also had fun for all of the family in the form of the Brentwood Art Trail Scribble Boards, led by artists Mike Young @family_scribbles and Heidi Simm @hideart.1, in support of @snap_charity. ✏️

Thank you to everyone that stopped by last Saturday and supported us in one way or another. It`s always a pleasure to have you all here! Also a big thank you to Villene and Sarah of @brentwoodconnected for organising such a great day of creativity for the borough.

If you haven`t managed to take in any of the Brentwood Art Trail yet this year, we urge you to do so, but hurry: you only have next week, as the trail finishes on 29th June! 🎨

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