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Encore! Bolney Wine Returns To Glyndebourne Opera House For Autumn
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.
Golden Days At Bolney: England’s Earliest Wine Harvest Yet
Bolney Estate celebrates a spectacular, early 2025 harvest! Uninterrupted sunshine and low humidity yielded exceptional fruit quality, promising bold, structured English wines in the future.
Unique Gift Ideas: An English Vineyard Tour They’ll Never Forget
Thinking of a unique present? Learn why a vineyard tour gift is the perfect choice, offering guided tastings, luxury English wines, and a memorable countryside experience.
How To Send A Wine Gift (Packing, Posting & Delivery Tips)
Sending a wine gift the wrong way can lead to breakage and costly postage. Follow our top tips for sending wine yourself or using a delivery service.
Corporate Gift Guide: English Wine Edition
Looking for a luxury corporate wine gift that leaves an impression? From elegant English bottles to bespoke hampers and vineyard experiences, this guide shows how to give thoughtful, high-quality...
Why Is Wine So Romantic?
Explore why wine is so romantic, from ancient Egyptian rituals to modern date nights, and learn how it has inspired intimacy, celebration, and shared moments throughout history.
Why Is Cork Used For Wine Bottles?
Learn why cork is used for wine bottles, how modern cork technology prevents taint, supports wine ageing, and provides a sustainable closure for premium wines.
Valentine’s Wine Pairing Guide
Valentine’s Day calls for the perfect wine pairing. Learn how to match reds, whites, and sparkling wines with your meal, and enjoy a romantic tasting experience at Bolney Wine Estate.
The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide For Wine Lovers
Find exquisite English wine gifts at Bolney Wine Estate, from sparkling wines and curated hampers to vineyard experiences — perfect for wine lovers this season.
Christmas Wine Pairings Made Easy
Serve up a feast to remember! Our Christmas wine pairings guide helps dinner hosts match every festive dish with the perfect wine.
Bolney Wine & Cheese Pairings: Expert Tips & Tasting Ideas
Pair Bolney Estate’s English wines with cheeses using practical tips and tasting notes. Learn why certain flavours work together and create balanced, delicious wine and cheese combinations.
Is Prosecco Sparkling Wine? All Your Questions Answered
There are key differences between Prosecco and English sparkling wine, which we explore here.
How Two Women Helped Shape English Wine
This International Women’s Day, we want to highlight an important story at the centre of English wine history.
Does Sparkling Wine Pop Like Champagne?
Sparkling wine does pop like Champagne when it’s opened. If you have a bottle of sparkling wine that you want to open with a flourish for a celebration, this guide will show you.
How To Open A Bottle Of Sparkling Wine
Learning how to open a bottle of sparkling wine the right way ensures you minimise spillage, spray, and wastage. Read our article to discover pro tips.
How Do You Store Sparkling Wine Properly?
How to store sparkling wine depends on many factors. here you can discover expert tips on how to store your bottles the right way.
How to Recork Sparkling Wine & Keep the Fizz Fresh
This guide takes you through the simple steps to recorking and provides alternative methods for storing opened sparkling wine if you don’t have the means to recork.
How Is Sparkling Wine Made? Methods & Regions
From the traditional method to the tank method, this guide explains how sparkling wine is made across Old & New World regions.
How To Choose The Right Sparkling Wine For You
This guide breaks down different types of sparkling wines and their flavours, so you are better equipped to make the best choice for you.
Is Chardonnay A Sparkling Wine?
Learn all about Chardonnay the wine and Chardonnay the grape variety in this guide, which also explains how Chardonnay grapes are essential for sparkling wine production.
How To Drink Sparkling Wine Like A Professional
This guide will teach you all the elements that go into drinking a sparkling wine like a sommelier, from opening a bottle properly to serving temperature, appropriate glasses, and proper tasting...
How To Taste Wine: A Guide to the 5 S’s
Learn how to taste wine like a pro with our 5-step beginner’s guide. Master the 5 S’s, key tasting terms, and serving tips.
What Does A Head Winemaker Do? A Conversation With Cara-Lee
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This week, we’ve spent some time in the winery to catch up with our Winery Product and Operations Manager, Cara-Lee.
Is Sparkling Wine Champagne?
There are many rules and regulations surrounding Champagne viticulture (which refers to the cultivation of grapevines), including pruning, degree of pressing, and how long the bottles must be aged....
What Is Cava? A Beginner’s Guide to Everything Cava
The method for Cava production is called the “traditional method” which is also the production method for Champagne. Learn all about it here.
Who Invented Sparkling Wine? How England Paved the Way
Contrary to popular belief, sparkling wine was invented in England. Learn all about our fabulous history here.
What Is Champagne? All Your Questions Answered
Champagne is a type of sparkling wine which is produced in a specific region in the northeast of France, called the Champagne wine region. Learn everything you need to know here.
What Is Cuvée Wine? A Winemaker’s Guide
What is cuvée in wine? What does this fancy-sounding word mean? All the questions you wanted are answered here.
Does Sparkling Wine Go Off? The Complete Guide
Does sparkling wine go off? Learn how to tell if your bottle has expired and how long an unopened bottle of sparkling wine lasts with this simple guide.
What Is Sparkling Wine? A Sommelier’s Definitive Guide
What is sparkling wine? This simple guide explains everything you need to know, from the difference between dry & sweet sparkling wine to how it’s made.
How Long Does Wine Last Unopened?
How long unopened wine lasts by type, from red, white, sparkling and port, plus how to store bottles well and spot wine that has gone bad.
Things To Do In Sussex In Spring
As mornings get brighter and daffodils decorate the woodlands, spring has truly sprung here in Sussex. Warmer temperatures are very much welcomed as we head out into the sunshine and enjoy the...
Top 5 Father’s Day Activities In Sussex
Celebrate the men who raised us —our role models and best friends —with our list of the top 5 Father’s Day activities for 2022 to truly show them how much they mean to you.
Women In Wine: The Roles, Skills & Realities Of Working In A Vineyard
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, 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...
Mother’s Day Ideas She’ll Love
She treats you throughout the year and is always there when you need her, so how do you show her, or that special someone, just how much they mean to you? Whether it’s quality time together, a...
Vines At Rest, Hands At Work: A January Vineyard Story
Clear blue skies, winter sunshine and glistening frost decorating the vines, visiting our Estate in the winter is just as breathtaking as it is in the summer.
Unique Valentine’s Day Ideas
Whether you love the buzz or loathe the sea of red and pink everywhere you look, there’s no hiding from the plethora of hearts, cheesy cards, and luxury chocolate boxes as we approach 14th...
Freixenet Copestick Acquires Bolney Estate
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...
The Best Vegan Wines For Veganuary
It’s no secret that the vegan movement is gaining momentum year on year, and with new products launching daily and restaurants boasting plant-powered menus, it’s an exciting time to take the...
Wedding Wine Guide: What To Serve And When
Whichever part of your wedding day you are thinking about, there is one thing that will feature in almost every moment of your celebrations…the wedding wine. Here at Bolney, we (naturally) know a...
A Look Back At Bolney 2021
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...
Which Sparkling Wine Should You Choose For New Year’s Eve?
The presents may have been opened, but the festivities are far from over. If you’re looking for the best champagne alternative for New Year’s, why not try premium English sparkling wine?
Why Choose A Magnum? Your Guide To Magnum Wine
What’s better than one bottle of English wine? The answer may be two, but that’s not the only reason why magnums grow more popular year on year. Whether it’s as a showstopper at a dinner party...
The Best Wine & Food Pairings For Christmas Day
The gifts have been wrapped, the stockings filled, and the Christmas dinner is gently sizzling in the oven; all that’s left now is to pop open the wine! Read on to discover the best Christmas wines...
5 Best Places To Enjoy A Roast Dinner In Sussex
What greater comfort on a chilly Sunday afternoon than a traditional roast dinner with all the trimmings? Luckily for us, Sussex offers a range of unique restaurants and pubs that serve a mean Sunday...
2021 Harvest & Wine Releases
It’s been a whirlwind year here at Bolney, with unprecedented demand for our wines and a seemingly endless queue of visitors to the vineyard.
Christmas Gift Guide For Him
Step away from the socks and aftershave and win his heart with our holiday gifts for him, for every personality. From the classic wine connoisseur to the cocktail lover and beyond, discover our...
Christmas Gift Guide for Her
Christmas is a wonderful time of year, but there is no sugar coating that it can be that little bit stressful when it comes to choosing the perfect gift.
Meet The Vineyard And Winery Team
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 Best Autumnal Walks In West Sussex
With the cooler weather drawing in, there’s no better time to experience Sussex in its autumnal glory as leaves turn orange and crunch underneath your walking boots. Whether you’re a seasoned...
Bolney Wine Estate Launch At The Hari
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.
Why We Chose Love Cocoa: English Chocolate For Your English Wine
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...
Foraging Wild Berries In West Sussex Hedgerows
Our Guided by Nature ethos leads everything we do here at Bolney, including the food we serve. We’re lucky that our Estate is home to some incredible foraging opportunities, and our chefs love to...
Harvest Prep in Action: Vine Tucking, Leaf Trimming & Véraison
August has been another busy month at Bolney, and thanks to the fantastic work from our team the vines are thriving, and the grapes are growing, which is always welcome news.
Afternoon Tea In Sussex: The Best Places To Visit
Fresh sandwiches, fluffy light scones decorated in fruity preserve and clotted cream, it can only be the truly decadent tradition of English Afternoon Tea that we are talking about.
Think You Know Rosé Wine? 5 Myths You Might Believe
It’s pink, it’s picture perfect and it’s surrounded by a whole lot of myths. Read on as we bust some of the most common myths about rosé.
Top 4 Picnic Spots In Sussex
It is safe to say there is no tradition more quintessentially British than enjoying a picnic in the great outdoors. Read our guide on creating the ultimate picnic, from selecting the perfect location...
What Happens At An English Vineyard In Summer?
As life begins to return to normal and our estate is filled with the sounds of glasses clinking, bottles popping and people enjoying themselves, you may notice that our vineyard is a hive of...
