Botham Wines

At the young age of 17, my initiation into the world of wine occurred when I was a member of the Somerset CCC. While tasked with the important responsibility of transporting the wicker basket belonging to the late John Arlott, I was offered a new selection of Beaujolais, French cheese, and baguettes. Initially hesitant, I told John that I was not a wine drinker and instead preferred cider as it was a beverage synonymous with my Somerset roots.

A few days later, while on the train to London, I finally tasted wine for the first time and it was a moment that forever bonded me with John, leading me to develop an insatiable passion for wine.

The dream of creating my own line of wines has been a long-standing aspiration of mine, and I am overjoyed with the outcome. During the process, I traveled across Australia and New Zealand, exploring various wine-making regions and getting to know the personalities behind each brand. As I blended and tasted the wines, I developed an unwavering standard that they must be exceptional and offer great value for their price tag.