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Harvest 2020: Grapes On Track For 190,000 Bottles Of Wine
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...
The Beginners Guide To Wine
Evolve from wine beginner to expert with our guide to drinking wine. You’ll be a wine connoisseur in no time!
A Beginner’s Guide To Food & Wine Pairing
If you’re curious about what you eat and drink, then you might find yourself wondering what to drink with your favourite meals. We’ve created this article which includes our favourite tips and...
How To Cook With Wine
By now you know that wine isn’t just for drinking – it can be used for cooking as well. Discover which types of wine are best for cooking with, here in this handy guide.
How To Serve Wine
Wine is something to be savoured and enjoyed, and the best way to do that is to ensure it’s served correctly – at the right temperature, and ideally in the best kind of glass. In this...
6 Easy Gin Cocktails To Make At Home
If you’re a fan of gin, you’ll love our gin cocktails. Gins herbal flavor lends itself to refreshing cocktails. Our Bolney gin based cocktails recipes are easy to make and bursting with flavour,...
Savour Life’s Everyday Moments With Bolney Occasions
Here at Bolney Wine Estate, we believe that every day is an occasion to enjoy and make memories. That life is all about making the most of moments with friends and loved ones – with great food and...
Host Your Own Wine & Cheese Night
Nothing goes together better than cheese and wine, so hosting your own cheese and wine party is the perfect excuse to share some memories over a few glasses of award-winning English wine.
The Sussex Holiday Guide
Whether you’re looking for sandy beaches or bustling towns, tranquil country settings or family friendly destinations, a luxury night away or a cosy stay in the country, Sussex has it all.
How To Enjoy Vermouth
Vermouth is a fortified wine, which means it has had a spirit added to it to increase the alcohol content, giving it a heat on the palate and making it last for a bit longer once opened than standard...
How To Store Wine Like A Pro: Top 5 Tips
Wine can be an investment, whether it’s for long-ageing or kept for special occasions, it is important to know how to store your wine properly, find out here.
Wine & Cheese Pairing For Beginners
We’re passionate about our wines and helping our customers know the best ways to enjoy them. One such way is perfectly paired a slice of creamy cheese.
Virtual Wine Tasting At Home – Sip, Swirl & Learn With Bolney
We’ve missed seeing you all at Bolney and sharing our love for English wine, so we’ve thought of a way to continue doing this from afar and we think you’re going to love it.
Bright, Fresh & Floral: Bolney Launches Its First Estate Gin
Having mastered wine making, and with the success of the release of our Rosso Vermouth last year, we thought it was time we ventured into gin.
Bolney Legacy Continues As Founder’s Daughter Becomes Wine GB Director
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.
What Is Vermouth
Vermouth is a fortified wine with a rich history and complex flavours. This article explains what vermouth is, its different styles, including English Rosso and Bianco, and the ways it can be...
How To Pair Wine With Your Wedding Menu
One of the details you may overlook when planning a wedding reception is the wine. You might have planned some cocktails for welcoming and a bar for later in the evening, but have you thought about...