Ep 260 – English Rosé Wine: Sparkling Styles, Pinot Meunier & Great British Rosé Week with Archie Patel

In this episode of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat, Janina explores one of the fastest-growing trends in the world of wine: English rosé. Joined by Archie Patel - founder of Great British Rosé Week and creator of Dancing Duchess - this episode dives into how English rosé is evolving across different wine regions, styles and winemaking techniques. From traditional method sparkling wines to Charmat expressions, this is a practical and engaging way to learn about wine, understand how rosé is made, and discover why England is becoming an exciting destination for wine travel. Along the way, you’ll also explore key wine grapes like Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir, while building your sparkling wine vocabulary. Inspired by Great British Rosé Week in its 6th year, this episode is your invitation to get involved and celebrate - grab a bottle of English or Welsh rosé, still or sparkling, and join the conversation on Instagram using #GreatBritishRoséWeek and #GBRW.  05:22 – Growth of English rosé — how the category has evolved within modern wine regions and changing consumer trends. 07:22 – Why choose English rosé — cool climate, acidity and a unique regional wine identity. 10:26 – Rosé myths debunked — beyond Provence and why rosé is more diverse than people think. 10:40 – Tasting Dancing Duchess Rosé and exploring its style. 12:46 – How rosé is made — grape skins, colour extraction and key winemaking decisions. 14:49 – Sparkling rosé winemaking — from grape to bottle, including traditional method fundamentals. 19:01 – Pinot Meunier in focus — why this grape is gaining attention in modern wine education. 22:15 – Sourcing grapes — how producers navigate vineyards and relationships across wine regions. 24:26 – Base wines and blending — tasting components before final assemblage decisions. 24:36 – Lees aging — how time on lees builds texture, complexity and structure. 26:34 – Tasting the wine — floral, fresh and fruit-driven sparkling rosé profile. 29:23 – Dosage explained — how sweetness and balance are adjusted in sparkling wines 32:27 – Tasting Ambriel “Huzzah” Rosé and comparing styles.  33:25 – Pinot Noir rosé — deeper colour, structure and the impact of skin contact. 35:47 – Estate winemaking — Ambriel’s single-estate philosophy and on-site production.  36:54 – Regenerative viticulture — Wendy’s approach to biodiversity and sustainability at Ambriel. 40:04 – Describing wine styles — “feminine vs masculine” and how perception shapes tasting language. 42:52 – Tasting Silverhand “Silver Reign” Rosé using the Charmat method. 44:03 – Charmat method explained — tank fermentation and preserving fresh fruit character. 45:27 – Sustainability in action — Silver Hand is England’s first carbon-negative winery. 48:23 – Pinot Noir in sparkling rosé — structure, aromatics and stylistic contrast. 52:13 – Inside a modern winery — scale, innovation and the UK’s longest bottling line. 54:42 – Where to go for wine travel — top English wineries to visit for rosé experiences, including Ashling Park Estate, Hambledon Vineyard and Knightor Winery.  📩 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