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Man pruning bare vines in a vineyard during winter

Are Vineyards Open In Winter?

Wine & Vineyard Insights

Wondering if vineyards are open in winter? Explore Bolney Wine Estate with tours, tastings, cosy indoor spaces, and seasonal events throughout the colder months.
Bare vines in a vineyard during winter time

What Happens In An English Vineyard During Winter

Wine & Vineyard Insights

Winter in an English vineyard may look quiet, but vines are being pruned, soil cared for, and wines carefully tasted and blended.
Bolney Bubbly picnic outside looking out to the vines during winter

When To Visit An English Vineyard (A Seasonal Guide)

Tourism & Estate Experiences

Learn when to enjoy a tour of an English vineyard in every season. See spring buds, summer vines, autumn harvests, and try winter winery tastings.
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.
A man in a high-vis jacket touring new vines at Bolney Wine Estate

Grubbing Up: Why We’re Replanting 10,000 Vines

Estate News

We’re uprooting our original vines to secure our future. Discover the two-year replanting plan, the classic grape varieties we’re choosing, and how to see this transformation in action.
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.
Bolney Estate dormant vines during winter

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

Wine & Vineyard Insights

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.
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.
Bolney harvest with tractor

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

Wine & Vineyard Insights

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

What Happens At An English Vineyard In Summer?

Wine & Vineyard Insights

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...

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