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Autumnal Walks to enjoy in West Sussex
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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
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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.
Supplier of the Month – Love Cocoa
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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 British Seasonal Berries
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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...
Preparing for Harvest 2021
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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.
The Art of Afternoon Tea in Sussex
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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.
A moment for rosé – busting the most common myths
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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.
Top 4 Picnic Spots In Sussex
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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...
Summer in the Vineyard
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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...
English Wine pioneer Rodney Pratt: 1942-2021
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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 Team: The Chefs
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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...
NEW IN: Say hello to our Estate Chardonnay 2020
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We’re proud to announce the launch of our first still Chardonnay. The 2020 vintage joins our Bolney Range, sitting in good company alongside our Estate Pinot Noir and Estate Pinot Gris.
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...
We’re going electric! Introducing our electric vehicle charging points
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Brighton Energy Cooperative has installed the first of its new network of community owned, solar-linked electric vehicle charge points at our estate.
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.
Bolney awarded National Spirit of Family Business award 2020
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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 at Bolney has begun!
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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
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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!
How to Taste Wine
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Learning how to taste wine properly will open you up to a world of sensory pleasure. Wine tasting can have a bad rep, being associated with snobbiness and seemingly nonsensical descriptions of...
A beginner’s guide to food and wine pairing
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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
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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
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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...
The perfect gin cocktails to enjoy at home
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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,...
Introducing everyday occasions with Bolney
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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 and cheese night
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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
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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
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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...
Top 5 Tips On Storing Wine
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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.
Wine and Cheese Pairing for Beginners
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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.
Introducing our brand new virtual wine tasting
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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.
We’ve launched our first ever Bolney Estate Gin
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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.
Sam Linter appointed as Wine GB Director
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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
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Here at Bolney, we love vermouth. But something we get asked a lot is what vermouth actually is, and how it should be drunk.
Best Wines For Your Wedding: Picking Wines
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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...
Chocolate and Wine Pairing
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Looking for the ultimate treat and how to make the most out of it? Pairing wine and chocolate is a must. Discover the best pairings in our wine and chocolate pairing guide.