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What To Look For When Buying Wine
Not sure what wine to buy? We’ll show you how to choose a wine based on wine country, acidity, tannins, sweetness, and price.
How To Read A Wine Label
Learn how to read a wine label. Understand grape names, regions, ABV, and sparkling wine terms with this easy beginner’s guide.
Which Sparkling Wine Method Makes The Best Wine?
Not all sparkling wine is made the same way. We compare every production method, rank them honestly, and tell you exactly which to choose for every occasion and budget.
What Is English Wine Week?
English Wine Week takes place every June across England. Find out what it is, when it is, and tips for English wines to try.
Wine Terminology for Beginners: 130+ Wine Words Explained
A beginner-friendly wine glossary. Over 130 wine terms explained for tasting notes, label language, winemaking processes, & vineyard vocabulary.
How To Spend English Wine Week 2026 In West Sussex
What is English Wine Week, when is it, & where should you go? Find out what’s on at Bolney Estate in West Sussex for English Wine Week 2026.
What Is the Difference Between Brut, Extra Dry & Demi-Sec?
Confused by sparkling wine labels? Learn what brut, extra dry, and demi-sec mean, how sweet each style is, and when to drink them.
Wine Glasses: A Complete Guide To Shapes, Sizes & Care
A no-jargon guide to wine glasses: which to use for red, white and sparkling wine, plus how to clean, store and host with them at home.
How Many Units Are In A Bottle of Wine?
Different wine styles have varying alcohol content. Find out how many units of alcohol are in a bottle or a glass of still, sparkling, and fortified wine.
Seasonal Wine Pairings For British Spring Recipes
Bring spring to the table with wines that enhance British favourites like tender lamb, fresh new potatoes, and tangy rhubarb crumble. Tips and pairings to make every bite sing.
Does A Spoon In Sparkling Wine Work?
A spoon does not keep a bottle of sparkling wine fizzy. Learn the truth behind this myth and why your bubbles escape so quickly.
8 Reasons To Choose An English Sparkling Wine Vs Prosecco
English sparkling wine or Prosecco? Compare flavour, fizz, sweetness, and food pairing, and see why English sparkling wine offers more complexity and elegance.
What Are The Best Glasses for Sparkling Wine? A Beginner’s Guide
Choosing the right sparkling wine glass affects bubbles, aroma, and flavour. Learn which flutes, tulips, or coupes suit different wines, occasions, and tasting at home for perfect enjoyment.
English Sparkling Wine Stars In Bolney’s First National TV Ad
Bolney’s Classic Cuvée takes centre stage in a national TV ad, showcasing cinematic views of our Sussex vineyard and seasonal winemaking.
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.
Is Prosecco Sparkling Wine? All Your Questions Answered
There are key differences between Prosecco and English sparkling wine, which we explore here.
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...
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.
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...
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...
