English Wine
To borrow a Monty Python phrase, 'What have the Romans ever done for us?' Wine was introduced into Britain during the Roman occupation. While for a long period quality wines were hard to come by, there are now many excellent vineyards and wineries in the UK. Our wines are gaining worldwide acclaim and some sparkling wines in particular have won many international awards.
It is not solely grapes that can be used to make wine. In order to distinguish between grape wines and wines made from other sources, the term "country wines" is used (as "fruit wine" could be confusing and, often, misleading). Country wines can be made from all manner of ingredients; fruits are the most common, but there are varieties made from sugar-rich vegetables (such as parsnip) and even the leaves and bark of trees.
We also have the ever popular mead. While many people tend to associate mead with medieval banquets (and why not?), this honey-based beverage is in fact the world's oldest fermented drink.
Dan Cane-Honeysett
Wine Orderer
The map on the right shows where our wines come from this year. Click on the map for a more detailed view
The Wine List
| Bookers
| Sussex
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| Dark Harvest | Grape | Red | | Berry fruit flavours |
| Bolney Blush | Grape | Rose | Med Dry | Light and dry, strawberry and rose petal aromas |
| Autumn Leaves | Grape | White | Med Dry | Dry with grapefruit tones |
| Blanc de Blanc | Grape | White | Dry | Sparkling white, dry with yeasty undertones |
| Cairn O'Mohr
| Perthshire
|
| Gangs wi' Haggis | Country | Red | Med Dry | As the name suggests, perfect with Haggis! |
| Cheery Currant | Country | Rose | Med Dry | A blend of raspberry and redcurrant |
| Raspberry | Country | Rose | Med Sweet | Fruity raspberry with bite |
| Strawberry | Country | Rose | Sweet | Perfect as a dessert wine |
| Spring Oak | Country | White | Med Sweet | Lemons, bananas and melons |
| Callow Hill
| Worcestershire
|
| Blackberry | Country | Red | Med Sweet | Rich and decandent |
| Blackberry & Apple | Country | Red | Med Sweet | Inspirational combination |
| Blackberry Port | Country | Red | | Creamy buttery flavour |
| Damson | Country | Red | Med Dry | A traditional favourite |
| Damson & Brandy | Country | Red | | Wolf in sheep's clothing |
| Damson Claret | Country | Red | Med Dry | Full-bodied with hints of vanilla |
| Damson Port | Country | Red | | Elegant and refined |
| Elderberry | Country | Red | Med Dry | Friendly and warming |
| Plum | Country | Red | Dry | Ripe but tart |
| Plum & Apple | Country | Rose | Dry | Lighter than expected |
| Plum & Brandy | Country | Rose | Med Dry | Rich and sumptuous |
| Strawberry | Country | Rose | Med Sweet | Sweet and succulent |
| Apple | Country | White | Med Sweet | Packed with apple goodness |
| Apple & Brandy | Country | White | Med Dry | Invigorating and refreshing |
| Apricot & Brandy | Country | White | Med Sweet | Sweet but a bit of a kick |
| Crabapple | Country | White | Med Dry | Fruity and dry with a bite |
| Crabapple & Whisky | Country | White | Dry | Tangy but beware - it's strong |
| Elderflower | Country | White | Med Dry | Lovely on a hot summers day |
| Gooseberry | Country | White | Med Sweet | Crisp and fresh |
| Quince | Country | White | Med Dry | Sharp first taste but leaves a warm glow |
| Quince & Brandy | Country | White | Med Dry | A perfect preventative to malaria! |
| Camel Valley
| Cornwall
|
| Rose | Grape | Rose | Med Dry | Crisp and refreshing. Redcurrant aroma |
| Sparkling Rose | Grape | Rose | Off-dry | Sparkling wine, intense berry aromas, crisp finish |
| Bacchus | Grape | White | Dry | Hints of gooseberry and grapefruit |
| Chiltern Valley
| Oxfordshire
|
| Private Bin 10, Red | Grape | Red | | Full fruity flavour |
| Rose | Grape | Rose | Med Dry | Crisp and fresh |
| Special Cuvee | Grape | White | Dry | Oak aged white |
| Lurgashall
| Sussex
|
| Blackberry | Country | Red | Med Dry | Ripe juicy fruit |
| Plum | Country | Red | Med Dry | Clean tangy aroma and taste |
| Rose Petal | Country | Rose | Sweet | Amazingly fragranced |
| Elderflower | Country | White | Med Sweet | Fresh and fragrant |
| Sloe Gin | Liqueur | Red | Med Sweet | Smooth berry taste |
| English Mead | Mead | | Sweet | Sweet and delicious |
| Spiced Mead | Mead | | Med Sweet | Honey infused with spices - lovely! |
| Lyme Bay
| Devon
|
| Sloe | Country | Red | Med Dry | Real cherry aroma and full black fruit flavour |
| Raspberry and Apple | Country | Rose | Med Dry | Crisp but full of flavour |
| Strawberry | Country | Rose | Sweet | Deliciously sweet |
| Westcountry Mead | Mead | | Sweet | The real "amber nectar" |
| Old Luxters
| Oxfordshire
|
| Ginger | Country | | Med Sweet | Smooth with spicy ginger taste |
| Mead | Mead | | Sweet | Luxury from Luxters |
| Stanlake Park
| Berkshire
|
| Ruscombe | Grape | Red | | Medium body. Hints of blueberry and redcurrant |
| Kings Fume | Grape | Rose | Off-dry | Soft and oaky with a smooth buttery finish |
| Heritage Brut | Grape | Sparkling | Dry | Crisp, dry and refreshing |
| Pinot Blush | Grape | Sparkling | Med Dry | Crisp and fresh with an intense rose petal aroma |
| Hinton Grove | Grape | White | Off-dry | Aromatic white wine |
| Kir Royale | Grape | White | Off-dry | Heritage Brut with a dash of cr?me de Cassis |
| Regatta | Grape | White | Dry | Dry, crisp and fresh. Perfect with seafood |
| Wroxeter
| Shropshire
|
| Roman Red | Grape | Red | | Redcurrant and raspberry flavours |
| Rondo Red | Grape | Red | | Intense cherry aroma and smooth finish |
| Shropshire Gold | Grape | Rose | Med Dry | Hints of strawberry and citrus |
| English Rose | Grape | White | Med Sweet | Fruity and delicious |
| Medium | Grape | White | Med Dry | Hints of melon and orange peel |
| Phoenix | Grape | White | Dry | Floral aromas with a crisp, dry finish |
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