Wine connoisseur and raconteur Oz Clarke has told licensees that English sparkling wines are among the world’s greatest.

During a masterclass in wine at a recent BII members’ event in Norwich he said English sparkling wines are “on a roll and some of the best in the world right now.”

WaverleyTBS sponsored the event with a selection of wines chosen by Oz himself from their 2012 portfolio.

Oz Clarke wowed his audience with insight, history and enthusiasm as he picked his way through the wine selection.

David Flynn, of WaverleyTBS, said: “Oz certainly kept the audience entertained – we had over 80 guests – and really left them filled with enthusiasm and confidence to go back to their outlets with fresh eyes.

"He hand-picked the wines that we tasted and he was careful to choose the best value and quality wines that would appeal to consumers.”