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

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Podcast: [EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A Wine Podcast Exploring Wine Regions, Grapes & Education](https://stenobird.com/podcast/eat-sleep-wine-repeat-a-wine-podcast-exploring-wine-regions-grapes-education-752875)
Published: 2026-05-04T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://eatsleepwinerepeat.podbean.com/e/ep-260-%e2%80%93-english-rose-wine-sparkling-styles-pinot-meunier-great-british-rose-week-with-archie-patel/
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## Resource

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…

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