English Wine : Your Essential Companion, From Vine to Wine - Sam Caporn

English Wine : Your Essential Companion, From Vine to Wine - Sam Caporn

Sam Caporn

£14.99
  • Pages · 208 pages, mono illustrations throughout
  • Publication Date · 03/09/2026
  • Genre · Wines
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As refreshing as a top flight English Sparkling... a cracking guide to our most exciting wine regions - Tom GilbeyComprehensive and brilliant - Olly SmithAn outstanding guide - Oz Clarke-------Your definitive guide to English wine, from must-visit rolling vineyards to delicious wines to enjoy - written by the Mistress of Wine, Sam Caporn. Spanning sixteen counties, from Cornwall to Kent, this essential guide invites you to discover England's wine country. In these pages, Sam Caporn will take you on a journey through:- 70 of the UK's vineyards fast making a name for themselves and rivalling the competition from across the Channel, including Chapel Down, Langham Estate, Flint Vineyards and Blackbook. - Tasting tips and essential wine terms to help you sip with confidence- Top sparkling, white, ros� and red wines to buy and try, across a range of budgets- Practical tips for how to get the most out of your winery visits - Enticing experiences on offer from wine tastings to food events and places to stayBy the end, you will know everything you need to become a master of English Wine, or failing that how to sound slightly more knowledgeable at dinner parties. Accessible, inspiring and packed full of practical advice, this is the ultimate companion for wine lovers and curious beginners alike.

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