From Vine to Wine: An English Wine Tasting with Sam Caporn

THE MISTRESS OF WINE, SAM CAPORN brings us a definitive guide to English wine, from must-visit rolling vineyards to delicious wines to enjoy.

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 are 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, red, white and rosé 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 stay By 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.SAM CAPORN MW has nearly 30 years’ experience in the wine industry, and became a Master of Wine – a qualification held by only 418 people worldwide! – in 2011, when she was awarded the Madame Bollinger Medal for Excellence in Tasting.

Her debut book, The Wine Flavour Guide, was shortlisted for the Fortnum & Mason Debut Drink Award 2025.