<p>The team heads South to the Bolney Wine Estate, who are growing grapes in what they claim, in Sussex, is the sunniest part of the UK. As one of the oldest vineyards, they are pioneers of British wine, especially in red wine varieties such as pinot noir. Now celebrating their 50th year with some special long aged vintages, they are the perfect people to discuss the importance of ageing wine. The group will also be reflecting on the importance of ageing in us as human beings, what does it do to our body and character?</p>

London Cru

With a notoriously wet and cold climate, growing grapes good enough for wine is something not normally associated with Great Britain, however, a growing number of producers are doing just that. 

Join Oz Clarke and his team of tasters on a wine focused road trip around the UK. Over the course of five episodes, they’ll meet some of the most exciting winemakers in the burgeoning UK scene and sitting around the tasting table, will reflect on the different aspects of the wine making process and how these relate to wider themes of life and the human experience.