English wine is booming and whether you’re curious to dive into the world of English Wine for yourself or looking for that perfect gift, English wine specialists CORKK offer a peerless selection of English Wine, all of which have been expertly curated by their Master of Wine (MW) Clive Barlow, one of just 400 MWs in the world.
After meeting in their home county of Kent and bonding over their love of English wine, Clive and CORKK founder Jonathan Piggins launched the high-quality, specialist offer in 2020 to help wine lovers discover the exciting world of English wine. Together they’re on a mission to uncover some of the nation’s best-tasting, distinctive sparkling, and still English wines, travelling the country and visiting the UK’s vineyards, including many lesser-known ones.
Their focus is not to be a marketplace, but a carefully selected range of wines, that truly showcase the quality and varietal nature of the wines England is now producing. Jonathan comments: “Having Clive on board ensures that every wine that CORKK selects comes with the endorsement of one of the UK’s foremost wine experts. He acts as a perfect filter when discovering English wine.”
Each month, Clive curates a small selection of wines to be added to the CORKK offering, looking for distinctive, interesting, and characterful wines that reflect the terroir on which the vines are grown and skill of the winemaker. With more than 700 vineyards in the country to choose from, there are always fabulous new wines to discover but Jonathan and Clive keep to their guiding principle that less is more.
CORKK Founder, Jonathan Piggins
“Our philosophy is simple, enjoy everyday pleasures, and of those pleasures, the moments in the day when we stop to eat and drink are some of the most precious” says Jonathan Piggins, founder of CORKK.
Adds Clive, “CORKK’s aim is to enhance those moments in your day, giving you joy when a wine surprises or complements a beautifully prepared dish or can be enjoyed on its own. The wines are always quality, often from small, artisanal vineyards and, in some cases, rarely known outside their locality.
“Part of the joy of CORKK is that we get to share with our customers the lesser-known gems hidden within the English countryside and the wines that they produce.”
Subscription Service
As well as selling individual wines and cases, CORKK offers a subscription service which will take the curious wine lover on a journey of discovery of English wines. The subscription services available offer great flexibility with a choice of monthly, quarterly or six-monthly deliveries of three, six or 12 bottles of still, sparkling or mixed cases of wine.
You can even gift a subscription service. “With our MW’s knowledge and expertise, you or your gift recipient will discover and unearth some new favourite wines. They are the perfect gift to send to celebrate a birthday, wedding, anniversary or retirement.” comments Jonathan.
Delivery is free on all first orders over £100 and you can sign up for your preferred delivery of wines by subscription at CORKK.co.uk
Wine subscription prices start from £48 per month with gift subscriptions starting from £50 per month. Why not send a gift card starting from £25? There really is an option for everyone to experience English Wine.
For an introduction to English wine, sign up to the CORKK virtual tasting experience presented by Jonathan and Clive where you will sample six amazing English wines without committing to opening (or buying) six bottles! Book your virtual tasting here.
