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What Is Orange Wine? An 8,000-Year-Old Style, Explained
Orange wine is white wine made with skin contact, giving it colour and tannin. Discover its ancient history, how it tastes and how to serve it.
Pinot Gris vs Pinot Grigio: An Easy Guide
Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio are the same grape. Learn how the styles differ, if it is sweet or dry, how to serve it and what to pair with it.
Rosé Wine: A Complete Guide to Grapes, Styles & Food Pairings
Rosé wine explained for beginners: how it’s made, how it tastes, dry vs sweet, sparkling and English rosé, plus how to pair with food.
What Are Tannins in Wine, and What Do They Taste Like?
Tannins make red wine feel dry and grippy. Read more to learn what tannins are, what they taste like, and which wines have them.
Picnic Food Ideas: What To Pack & What Wine To Bring
Easy picnic food ideas, a packing checklist, and which wine to bring for each dish. Plus more drink ideas and how to keep it all cold.
Summer Wine Pairings: What To Drink With BBQs, Salads & Sweets
A guide to summer wine pairings, from barbecue & British classics to Mediterranean dishes and desserts.
Sparkling Wine: A Complete Guide To Styles, Methods & Food Pairings
What you should know about sparkling wine: how it’s made, the styles from Champagne to English fizz, plus food pairing and serving tips.
White Wine: A Complete Guide to Grapes, Styles & Food Pairings
A complete guide to white wine, including grape varieties, types of white wine, tasting notes, food pairing, and how to serve and store.
Red Wine: The Ultimate Guide To Grapes, Styles & Food Pairings
Red wine explained for beginners: grape varieties, styles, food pairings, health research and how climate shapes what you drink.
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.
New Year’s Eve Canapés To Pair With Sparkling Wine
Serve easy, festive New Year’s Eve canapés and blinis using seasonal UK ingredients, with sparkling wine pairings and practical hosting tips for a stress-free celebration.
What To Drink On Bonfire Night: English Wine Pairings & Party Ideas
Plan a stylish Bonfire Night with festive entertaining tips, seasonal recipes, and perfect English wine pairings to create a cosy, memorable Guy Fawkes celebration.
Valentine’s Wine Pairing Guide
Valentine’s Day calls for the perfect wine pairing. Learn how to match reds, whites, and sparkling wines with your meal, and enjoy a romantic tasting experience at Bolney Wine Estate.
Christmas Wine Pairings Made Easy
Serve up a feast to remember! Our Christmas wine pairings guide helps dinner hosts match every festive dish with the perfect wine.
Bolney Wine & Cheese Pairings: Expert Tips & Tasting Ideas
Pair Bolney Estate’s English wines with cheeses using practical tips and tasting notes. Learn why certain flavours work together and create balanced, delicious wine and cheese combinations.
The Best Wine & Food Pairings For Christmas Day
The gifts have been wrapped, the stockings filled, and the Christmas dinner is gently sizzling in the oven; all that’s left now is to pop open the wine! Read on to discover the best Christmas wines...
Sussex Picnic Guide: 9 Spots to Pack a Basket & Go
Looking for the best places to picnic in Sussex? From beaches and forests to hills and a vineyard, here are 9 lovely spots for every season.
What Is Wine Pairing? A Beginner’s Guide to Food & Wine
New to wine pairing? This beginner’s guide covers the basics of matching wine with food, with no strict rules to memorise.
How To Cook With Wine
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.
Host Your Own Wine & Cheese Night
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.
Wine & Cheese Pairing For Beginners
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.
How To Pair Wine With Your Wedding Menu
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...
