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English Rosé Vs Provence Rosé: Comparing Types Of Blush Wine
What’s the difference between English and Provence rosé? Learn about dryness, flavour, grapes, acidity and the best food pairings.
When Does Wine Become Vintage?
Curious about wine labels and the word “vintage”? This beginner-friendly guide explains exactly what vintage wine is and when a wine becomes vintage.
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.
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.
Why Is Wine So Romantic?
Explore why wine is so romantic, from ancient Egyptian rituals to modern date nights, and learn how it has inspired intimacy, celebration, and shared moments throughout history.
Is Prosecco Sparkling Wine? All Your Questions Answered
There are key differences between Prosecco and English sparkling wine, which we explore here.
How Two Women Helped Shape English Wine
This International Women’s Day, we want to highlight an important story at the centre of English wine history.
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 Is Sparkling Wine Made?
Learning how sparkling wine is made helps you make the best decision about which wine is best for you. Different production methods give different results, affecting quality, style, and price point.
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.
Women In Wine: The Roles, Skills & Realities Of Working In A Vineyard
When Sam Linter, Bolney MD and Head Winemaker, first took the reins of Bolney back in 1995, she was determined to make a change. For Sam, it wasn’t just about pushing boundaries when it came to...
A Look Back At Bolney 2021
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...
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...
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.