A Guide to the Wines of England and Wales

Over 100 vineyards are captured in full colour, packed with essential facts and background information, including location, a profile of wines prdocued with tasting notes and interviews with the vineyard owners.  For the first time ever there is a section devoted to the industry's leading winemakers, with profiles on each, providing event greater insight in to the state of play in this exciting of wine regions. This would make a perfect gift accompanied by a bottle of English wine

Price: £14.99

Available from all good bookshops, Amazon and other on line retailers, and vineyard shops.

Four Star Gift Ideas from Purbeck Vineyard

Treat someone you know to a gift from the Purbeck Vineyard, a four star boutique vineyard hotel.

Here are some suggestions:

The Vineyard Lunch Tour - start off with morning coffee or tea, followed by a guided tour of the vineyard and winery with tutored tasting, followed by a delicious buffet lunch. Cost £20 per person

The Wine Makers Dinner - the evening commences with a glass of wine and tour of the vineyard, tutored tasting and canapes followed by a delicious two course dinner using local produce. Cost £30 per person

Vineyard Hotel Stay - Set in two acres of grapevines, the hotel features 10 luxury rooms with levels of service to match, the perfect place to get away from it all, whether it is for a weeks holiday or a romantic weekend break. Cost £99 per twin/double per night

Gift Vouchers - not sure what to get? vouchers are available in £10 denominations and are redeemable against tastings, tours, meals and accomodation

For reservations call 01929 481525 or visit the website www.vineyard.uk.com

Vine Leasing from Chapel Down Wines

How about leasing some vines from Chapel Down Wines in Kent as a unique gift. The recipient will enjoy the following benefits:-

• Their own label wine from their own vines, made by winemaker of the year, Owen Elias
• A tutored tasting at Tenterden by a Master of Wine in the June following harvest on their wine
• A luncheon with their other vine lease-holders made to go with their wine
• Regular updates on the progress of their vines through the year
• The opportunity to come and help pick their grapes at harvest time (October)
• Welcome letter and certificate

Prices start at just £150 for a one year lease. It is a memorable,original, educational and fun gift.

For full details visit the Chapel Down Website at:

                     www.englishwinesgroup.com/company/vinelease.asp

Christmas gifts from the English Wine Centre

Selection of Hampers which can be made up to your choice from a selection of English Wine and regional produce and preserves. Cash Gift Vouchers £10 £20 and upwards.

Also, and particularly popular are our Wine Tasting and Regional Lunch Vouchers at £27.50 per person- details are on the English Wine Centre website www.englishwine.co.uk as is information on our Personalised Wine service.