In this episode of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat, Janina takes you inside the London Wine Fair to explore the rise of English wine and its growing presence on the global stage. Through conversations with leading producers – Simpson’s Wine Estate, Roebuck Estates, 1276 Wines and Everflyht – this episode dives into the people, wines and techniques shaping modern English wine. From Pinot Meunier clones and Bacchus to sustainability, sparkling wine production and tasting highlights, this is a must-listen if you want to better understand English wine and discover the styles, grapes and producers to know. And don’t forget, if you are in the wine trade, block out the dates 18-20 May for London Wine Fair 2026, Olympia, London. 02:06 – Introduction to English wine at London Wine Fair – a key moment for this growing wine region. 04:23 – Pinot Meunier clones – why they’re less discussed but still important wine grapes. 05:27 – What defines a Simpson’s wine – terroir, identity and precision winemaking. 08:55 – New pressing technologies – innovation in English winemaking. 10:10 – Simpsons, Roman Road Chardonnay 2023 £32 – what to expect in balance, minerality and texture. 12:39 – Export markets – how English wine is expanding globally. 14:35 – Misconceptions about English wine – understanding quality and value. 17:13 – Simpsons Wines to discover at London Wine Fair  18:27 – Roebuck Estates and vineyard-focused winemaking. 22:19 – Blending decisions – shaping house style and consistency in sparkling wine. 24:45 – Tasting Roebuck, Rosé de Noir 2019 £42  – structure, fruit and lees complexity. 26:31 – Pinot Noir Précoce – early ripening and its role among English wine grapes. 29:15 – Rare Expression wines – small batch experimentation and aging potential. 32:04 – Ecology in the vineyard – sustainability and innovation in modern wine education. 34:27 – Roebuck Wines available to try at London Wine Fair. 34:52 – 1276 Wines and Herefordshire as a surprising wine region. 40:44 – Climate challenges – rainfall, ripening and regional differences. 42:34 – Bacchus explained – a signature English wine grape to watch. 44:50 – Acidity in English wines – balancing freshness and texture. 47:32 – Tasting 1276, Chardonnay 2024 £24 – floral aromatics, structure and elegance. 48:34 – Experimentation with Cabernet Sauvignon – pushing boundaries in cool-climate viticulture. 50:45 – 1276 Wines to try at London Wine Fair. 51:28 – Everflyht and regenerative viticulture. 52:51 – Vineyard philosophy – sustainability, soil health and long-term thinking. 54:49 – Canopy management – the technique with the biggest impact on fruit quality. 55:29 – Manual vs mechanical work – precision vs efficiency in the vineyard. 56:49 – Leaf stripping explained – sunlight exposure and vine balance. 58:17 – Managing vine growth – long-term vineyard strategy. 59:34 – Regenerative viticulture – one practical change with measurable impact. 01:03:04 – Everflyht Cuvée Edition 3 £30 – Solera system continutes to the uniqueness. 01:04:34 – Everflyht New Wine: Wylde – Charmat vs traditional method in English sparkling wine. 01:06:16 – Everflyht wines to try at London Wine Fair. 📩 Email: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk 📸 Instagram: @eatsleep_winerepeat 🎥 YouTube: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat 🌐 Website: www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Cheers to you 🥂   THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST Featured in Decanter Magazine and Radio Times, and ranked among the Top UK Wine Podcasts by Feedspot. RECOGNITION: – Finalist, 67 Pall Mall Award for Best Global Wine Communicator in Audio (2025) – Shortlisted, IWSC Emerging Talent in Wine Communication (2025 and 2026) – Ranked #18 in 2024 and #22 in 2025 on Drinks Retailing’s Most Influential People in Drinks list