Bronwen Batey DipWset

2 months ago | wildflowermagazine.co.uk | Bronwen Batey DipWset |Zoe Levey

Words by Bronwen Batey DipWSETWhether your January was dry, damp or otherwise, February is a great time to think about your wine collection for the celebrations and occasions ahead. And considering us Brits drink on average 37 bottles* of wine per year, which are only getting more expensive (thanks to new duties), it helps to have an idea of what to buy and how to store those precious bottles.

Nov 7, 2024 | wildflowermagazine.co.uk | Zoe Levey |Bronwen Batey DipWset

With the evolution (or revolution) of still wines in the UK, local red wines are on everyone’s lips. Lucky for us, reds make the best match for our tables as the season cools. Words by Bronwen Batey DipWSETWe love our homegrown sparkling wines, yet, as the English and Welsh wine industries mature and climate changes, we are witnessing a revolution when it comes to still wines. I tried my first ‘wow’ English red wine around three years ago (yes, that’s how young our still wine industry is).