The English Wine Diaries
The English Wine Diaries is a weekly interview series with Rebecca Pitcairn, writer, editor and English wine expert. Each week Rebecca is joined by a special guest from the world of wine (and beyond) to talk all about their English wine journey. From sommeliers to vineyard owners, hoteliers and some rather familiar faces too, discover how a love of wine – particularly that made on British soil – has helped shape their lives and careers. www.englishwinediaries.co.uk.
The English Wine Diaries
Latest Episodes
Bonus Episode 111: Discovering English Pinot Noir & Precoce with London Wine Fair's Host Nation
Welcome to this special episode of the English Wine Diaries, in partnership with London Wine Fair.The 2026 London Wine Fair – taking place at Olympia London on 18th to 20th May – will, for the first time, showcase a specific country or r...
Episode 110 - Emily Lambert, Co-founder Loxwood Meadworks
Joining me on this week's episode of The English Wine Diaries is British sommelier and entrepreneur Emily Lambert. Emily was the first female sommelier at The Ritz in London when she was just 19 years old and was affectionately know...
Episode 109 - Ashley and Tom Fahey, The Terrace Ventnor
Joining me on today’s episode of the English Wine Diaries are Ashley and Tom Fahey, owners of The Terrace Rooms & Wine in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight. Tom was working as an independent restaurant inspector, when in 2020 he and ...
Episode 108 - Nathanial McConnell, Bluestone Vineyards
Joining me on today’s episode of the English wine diaries is Nathaniel McConnell, co-founder and winemaker at Bluestone Vineyards. With a large part of his chil...
Episode 107 - Lucy Alford, The Dell Vineyard
Joining me on today’s episode of the English Wine Diaries is Lucy Alford, from The Dell vineyard, in Monmouthshire. Lucy and her husband, Dan, planted 5,000 Pinot Noir and Solaris vines on their family farm between the Usk and Wye V...