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How Vineyards Turn Cut Vines Into Renewable Energy

Estate News

What happens to old vines and pruning cuttings at Bolney Wine Estate? Instead of burning, they’re turned into renewable biomass fuel.
A preview of Bolney Wine Estate's TV advert production on a filming camera monitor

English Sparkling Wine Stars In Bolney’s First National TV Ad

Estate News

Bolney’s Classic Cuvée takes centre stage in a national TV ad, showcasing cinematic views of our Sussex vineyard and seasonal winemaking.
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A Glass of Bolney Wine Awaits You At Historic Sussex Hotels

Estate News

Bolney’s sparkling wine is now the exclusive pour at Historic Sussex Hotels. Discover where to sip our local fizz, plan a luxury stay, and visit the vineyard.
A man in a high-vis jacket touring new vines at Bolney Wine Estate

Grubbing Up: Why We’re Replanting 10,000 Vines

Estate News

We’re uprooting our original vines to secure our future. Discover the two-year replanting plan, the classic grape varieties we’re choosing, and how to see this transformation in action.
Opera patrons enjoying a glass of English sparkling wine in Sussex

Encore! Bolney Wine Returns To Glyndebourne Opera House For Autumn

Estate News

Two Sussex icons unite! Bolney is the official Wine Partner for Glyndebourne Opera House. Find your perfect glass of local English sparkling and still wine across the entire spectacular estate.
Early days at Bolney Wine Estate

How Two Women Helped Shape English Wine

Estate News

This International Women’s Day, we want to highlight an important story at the centre of English wine history. 
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Women In Wine: The Roles, Skills & Realities Of Working In A Vineyard

Estate News

When Sam Linter, Bolney MD and Head Winemaker, first took the reins of Bolney back in 1995, she was determined to make a change. For Sam, it wasn’t just about pushing boundaries when it came to...
Bolney Wine Estate Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Bolney Wine Estate Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Estate News

Bolney Wine Estate, the Sussex based vineyard producing award-winning still and sparkling English wines, is proud to be celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Fifty years ago, English wine was...
Freixenet Copestick Acquires Bolney Estate

Freixenet Copestick Acquires Bolney Estate

Estate News

Freixenet Copestick strengthens its position as the leading sparkling wine supplier in England with the acquisition of the renowned English sparkling wine and wine cellar Bolney. The transaction took...
A Look Back At Bolney 2021

A Look Back At Bolney 2021

Estate News

As 2021 draws to a close, we’re taking a look back at a year of Bolney. It’s been another unprecedented year with it’s fair share of challenges, but we’ve also had lots to celebrate. Much of...
A view of the vineyard team walking through the Bolney Estate vines

Meet The Vineyard And Winery Team

Estate News

As our 2021 harvest continues, we wanted to celebrate some of our amazing team who have made it such a success. From our vineyard team who have worked around the clock to care for our grapes over the...
The Hari Hotel, London

Bolney Wine Estate launch At The Hari

Estate News

From September 2021, we are proud to announce that Bolney Wine Estate is the exclusive English Wine partner of 5* boutique The Hari Hotel, London.
Love Cocoa Chocolates

Why We Chose Love Cocoa: English Chocolate For Your English Wine

Estate News

This month we are proud to have added Love Cocoa to our range of luxury, British suppliers, both in store and online. We spoke to the team at Love Cocoa to find out more about their chocolate, their...
Rodney Pratt & The Birth Of Bolney Wine Estate

Rodney Pratt & The Birth Of Bolney Wine Estate

Estate News

It is with great sadness that we announce Rodney Pratt, co-founder of Bolney Wine Estate, passed away on Saturday 12th June 2021.
Meet The Chefs

Meet The Chefs

Estate News

If you visit us for a spot of lunch, glass of bubbles, a tasting event, vineyard tour or anything else foodie, you’re sure to see our lovely chefs cooking you up a feast through our kitchen...
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points At Bolney Wine Estate

Estate News

Brighton Energy Cooperative has installed the first of its new network of community owned, solar-linked electric vehicle charge points at our estate.
Bolney Wins National Spirit Of Family Business Award 2020

Bolney Wins National Spirit Of Family Business Award 2020

Estate News

Here at Bolney we are passionate about what we do, and it’s so special to us when this is recognised by others too. We are absolutely delighted to have won the National Spirit of Family...
Harvest 2020: Grapes On Track For 190,000 Bottles Of Wine

Harvest 2020: Grapes On Track For 190,000 Bottles Of Wine

Estate News

Perfect weather over lockdown has helped produce a beautiful ripe crop of grapes.  Bolney Wine Estate in West Sussex will pick in excess of 235 tonnes of grapes to fill approximately 190,000...
Bolney Legacy Continues As Founder’s Daughter Becomes Wine GB Director

Bolney Legacy Continues As Founder’s Daughter Becomes Wine GB Director

Estate News

We are delighted to share with you the news that our very own Sam Linter, Head Winemaker and Managing Director at Bolney Wine Estate, has been appointed as Wine GB Director.

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