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What Is Schönburger? The English Grape Behind Orange Wine
Schönburger is a pink-skinned grape used across English vineyards to make orange wine. Find out how it tastes, how it grows and how it is made.
England’s Vineyard Life Cycle, Season by Season
See how an English vineyard changes through the seasons, from budburst to harvest and winter pruning, in this guide to the vineyard cycle.
The 10 Grapes Grown in the UK for English Wine
Curious which grapes grow in English vineyards? Find out the 10 main grapes behind UK wine, from Bacchus to Pinot Noir.
6 Ways Warmer Weather Is Changing English Wine
Warmer summers are reshaping England’s vineyards. Here are 6 ways rising temperatures are changing the grapes, wines, and flavours.
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.
Are Wine Grapes Grown From Seeds?
Are wine grapes grown from seeds? Short answer: no. Here’s why, plus how new wine vines are produced and how long it takes them to bear fruit.
16,000 New Vines Take Root at Bolney This Spring
16,000 new vines were planted at Bolney this spring. Go behind the scenes of planting day and the three-year wait for the first crop.
What Happens In An English Vineyard During Spring
From budburst to bottling: a plain-English guide to what happens in an English vineyard during spring, plus tips for planning a vineyard visit.
What Happens To Old Vines When A Vineyard Is Replanted?
When vineyards are replanted, tonnes of woody vine material must be managed responsibly. We explain what happens to old vines, why burning is harmful, and how biomass recycling works.
What Happens In An English Vineyard During Winter
Winter in an English vineyard may look quiet, but vines are being pruned, soil cared for, and wines carefully tasted and blended.
When To Visit An English Vineyard (A Seasonal Guide)
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.
A Guide To English Wine Harvest: Weather, Timing & Challenges
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.
Grubbing Up: Why We’re Replanting 10,000 Vines
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.
Golden Days At Bolney: England’s Earliest Wine Harvest Yet
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.
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.
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.
What Does A Head Winemaker Do? A Conversation With Cara-Lee
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This week, we’ve spent some time in the winery to catch up with our Winery Product and Operations Manager, Cara-Lee.
Vines At Rest, Hands At Work: A January Vineyard Story
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
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.
Meet The Vineyard And Winery Team
As our 2021 harvest continues, we wanted to celebrate some of our amazing team who have made it such a success. From our vineyard team who have worked around the clock to care for our grapes over the...
Harvest Prep in Action: Vine Tucking, Leaf Trimming & Véraison
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.
What Happens At An English Vineyard In Summer?
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...
A Look Back At Bolney 2020
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.
