And what could be brighter news than the release of Hattingley Valley’s first every still rosé?  Genius wine maker, Emma Rice, has come up trumps again with this lightly pressed Pinot Précoce that was picked just before the late September...

SUMMERDOWN MINTS Cool Black Mitcham peppermint from the Hampshire countryside paired with rich, velvety chocolate – could there be a more luxurious partnership? We don’t think so.  BUY HERE

Treat the one you love with a special edition handcrafted Elderberry and Hibiscus gin (50cl) from the makers of Test Valley Gin.  A naturally pink gin with a hint of earthy hibiscus and slightly sweet elderberries. Can be enjoyed over...

Test Valley Gin launched in Andover in February 2017. Kate, a former teacher, does absolutely everything by hand herself. Her mum grows the herbs in her garden and Kate infuses, bottles, labels, seals and delivers every single bottle. 

With 164 wineries and more than 500 vineyards, the size of Great Britain vineyards is getting bigger and bigger every year and the production of sparkling and still white wines is really to be considered.  The prediction of the growth is...