YOUR BASKET

Book tickets to our Harvest Supper Club Saturday 7th November

Blog

Ready to learn more about the world of English wine? Access expert guides, tasting tips, and in-depth articles on the winemaking process. You’ll also find the latest Estate news, exciting product releases, seasonal menus, and ideas for local Sussex things to do.

Start exploring

Exploring
A farmer holding straw at harvest

UK Harvest Traditions: Corn Dollies, Harvest Moons & Grapes

Wine & Vineyard Insights •

From Lammas loaves to corn dollies and the first Harvest Festival in 1843, explore where UK harvest traditions began and how vineyards keep them alive.
The winemaking team at Bolney Estate in West Sussex

English Wine Harvest 2026: 265 Tonnes Of Grapes At Bolney

Estate News •

An August start, 265 tonnes of grapes and the last crop from the old vines. Here’s how Bolney’s 2026 harvest unfolded, and what comes next.
Harvested grapes loaded into crates

A Guide To English Wine Harvest: Weather, Timing & Challenges

Wine & Vineyard Insights •

Ever wondered how English grapes thrive in a cool climate? This guide explores the harvest, from weather and grape ripeness to vineyard challenges and harvesting methods.
Tractor harvesting grapes on Bolney Estate in Sussex

Golden Days At Bolney: England’s Earliest Wine Harvest Yet

Wine & Vineyard Insights •

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.
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...
2021 Harvest & Wine Releases

2021 Harvest & Wine Releases

Wine & Vineyard Insights •

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.
Summer marquee at Bolney Estate vineyard

A Look Back At Bolney 2020

Wine & Vineyard Insights •

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.
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...

Are you 18 years of age or older?

No

By accessing this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy