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Glasses of cuvee sparkling wine

What Is Cuvée Wine? A Winemaker’s Guide

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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? The Complete Guide

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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.
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What Is Sparkling Wine? A Sommelier’s Definitive Guide

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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.
Wine bottles on a shelf

How Long Does Wine Last Unopened?

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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.
Bolney Estate dormant vines during winter

Vines At Rest, Hands At Work: A January Vineyard Story

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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.
Why Choose A Magnum? Your Guide To Magnum Wine

Why Choose A Magnum? Your Guide To Magnum Wine

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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...
2021 Harvest & Wine Releases

2021 Harvest & Wine Releases

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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.
Bolney harvest with tractor

Harvest Prep in Action: Vine Tucking, Leaf Trimming & Véraison

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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.
A Moment For Still Rosé | English Rosé | Bolney Wine Estate

Think You Know Rosé Wine? 5 Myths You Might Believe

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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. 
Bolney Estate English vineyard with green leafy vines in the summertime

What Happens At An English Vineyard In Summer?

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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...
Glass of gin

Everything You Need To Know About Gin

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Whether it’s a summer’s day or winter’s night, a gin & tonic is rarely out of place, in fact you might go as far to say that it has become a staple among the drinking community. Find out...
Summer marquee at Bolney Estate vineyard

A Look Back At Bolney 2020

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As we near the end of 2020, we wanted to take a look back at some of the positive things we have celebrated this year and say a huge thank you to every single person who has supported us throughout.
The Beginners Guide To Wine

The Beginners Guide To Wine

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Evolve from wine beginner to expert with our guide to drinking wine. You’ll be a wine connoisseur in no time!
Pouring wine

Should Wine Be Refrigerated? How to Serve Every Bottle at Its Best

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The right temperature can transform a bottle. Find the best serving temperature for every wine style, how long to chill it, and grab a free chart.
Wine rack

How To Store Wine Like A Pro: Top 5 Tips

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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.
Bolney Estate vermouth bottle

What Is Vermouth

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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...

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