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.
Episodes
116 episodes
Episode 116 - Jules Perowne, Cobble Hill Vineyard
Joining me on today’s episode of the English Wine Diaries is Jules Perowne from Cobble Hill, the award-winning vineyard on the North Norfolk coast farmed by the Perowne family for five generations. It was Jules who gave her fa...
Episode 115 - Dominic Travers & Georgie Stedman, Abingworth Vineyard
Joining me on today’s episode of the English Wine Diaries are Dominic Travers and Georgie Stedman from Abingworth Vineyard, a boutique, family-run producer in West Sussex. Dominic began his career in English wine with an internship ...
Episode 114 – Mark Sainsbury, Candover Brook Vineyard
Joining me on today’s episode of The English Wine Diaries is Mark Sainsbury founder of Candover Valley Wines. Mark has enjoyed a 25-year hospitality career, opening some of London’s most successful venues including Moro Restaurant, ...
Episode 113 - Adrian and Galia Pike, Westwell Wines
After a slightly longer than planned break - we're back and joining me on today’s episode of The English Wine Diaries are Adrian and Galia Pike from Westwell Wines in Kent. Their small, family-run winery sits beneath the Pilgrims Wa...
Bonus Episode 112: WineGB English Wine Week at Heathow Airport with Head of Category Stephanie Pears
This very special episode of the English Wine Diaries is brought to you in partnership with WineGB and Heathrow Airport, supported by Coravin and Uncorked Magazine.The UK wine sector is one of the fastest growing agricultural industries,...
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...
Episode 106 - Ceri Phipps, Two Beacons Vineyard
Joining me on today’s episode of the English wine Diaries is Ceri Phipps, co-founder of Two Beacons, a family-owned vineyard on the border of Herefordshire and Worcestershire in the Malvern Hills National Landscape. Ceri founded the...
Episode 105 – Scott Gebbie, MD and head of production at Mereworth
Joining me on today’s episode of The English Wine Diaries is Scott Gebbie, Managing Director and head of production Mereworth Wines in Kent. Scott graduated from Leeds University with a degree in Food and Nutrition before discoverin...
Episode 104: Collette O'Leary, Headwinemaker & Estate Manager, Henners
Welcome back to the 15th series of The English Wine Diaries!! Joining me on today’s episode is Collette O’Leary, head winemaker and estate manager at Henners Vineyard in Herstmonceaux, East Sussex. Collette began her car...
Episode 103: Winemaker Emma Rice
Ending the 14th series of The English Wine Diaries on a high with one of the most well known winemakers in the UK, Emma Rice. Emma developed a fascination with fine wine while working as a waitress in The White Horse Inn, Chilgrove ...
Episode 102: Neil & Maria Corbould, The Grape Escape Vineyard
Joining me on today’s episode of The English Wine Diaries are Neil and Maria Corbould, owners of The Grape Escape Vineyard – one of the country’s newest and perhaps most unique wine producers. Neil and Maria planted their five-acre ...
Episode 101 – Tom Barratt-Jones, Head Winemaker Squerryes
Joining me on today’s episode of the English Wine Diaries is Tom Barratt-Jones – head winemaker at Squerryes Wine Estate in Kent. Born in New Zealand, Tom ...
Episode 100: Karen Ashford, Wayfarer Wines
Joining me on today’s episode of the English Wine Diaries is Karen Ashford, from Wayfarer Wines in Woodchurch, Kent. Wayfarer was founded by Jeff Ashford in 2016, when he planted his first vineyard to the rear of his family home on ...
Episode 99: Alasdair Warren, Owner Bride Valley Vineyard
Joining me on today’s episode of The English Wine Diaries is Alasdair Warren, owner of Bride Valley Vineyard in Dorset. Born and raised in Dorset, Alasdair and his family have a long history of farming in the county, with his Great ...
Episode 98 - Brad Lomas, Co-founder and owner, Boys Hall
Joining me on today’s episode of The English Wine Diaries is Brad Lomas, co-founder and owner of Boys Hall, a beautifully restored, 9-bedroom 17th-century Jacobean manor in Ashfo...
Episode 97: Jim Rankin, Commercial and Managing Director Rankin Bros. & Sons
Welcome back to a new series of The English Wine Diaries and a special welcome to our brand new sponsor – Rankin Brothers and Sons,leading manufacturer and supplier of bottle closures to the drinks in...
Episode 96 – The Baxter sisters AKA Four Daughters
Joining me on this week’s episode of The English Wine Diaries are Amy, Emma and Lucy Baxter – three quarters of the sibling foursome that make up Four Daughters, a new English wine brand based on their family’s fourth generation fruit farm in K...
Episode 95 – Patrick McGrath MW, CEO Hatch Mansfield and co-founder Domaine Evremond
On today's episode of The English Wine Diaries is Patrick McGrath, Master of Wine and CEO of Hatch Mansfield, a UK specialist in premium wines made by independently-owned wine companies...
Episode 94: Jessica Summer, Founder Mouse & Grape
Joining me on this week’s episode of The English Wine Diaries is Jessica Summer, founder of Mouse & Grape an award-winning cheese and wine business specialising in curated hampers and immersive tasting events focused on this delicious food ...
