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Silverhand Estate Safari Tour
Enjoy the ultimate vineyard experience, giving you a chance to see the estate as you’ve never seen it before at Silverhand Estate, nestled in the heart of the picturesque Kent countryside. Silverhand Estate is a hidden gem that offers a unique blend of natural beauty and rich heritage. It is defining the new rules of…
Read MoreCrouch Ridge 2026 Grand Tour & Tasting Dates
Crouch Ridge is a boutique vineyard in Essex, offering single-variety and blended, hand-picked white, rosé, and red still wines, as well as Classic Cuvee, Pinot Noir Rosé, and Blanc de Blanc sparkling wines. Come and try the wine and stay for the panoramic views of the River Crouch. 2026 Grand Tour & Tasting Dates –…
Read MoreWineGB Harvest Report 2025
As vineyards across the British Isles celebrate the start of the growing season, WineGB has published two of its annual essential key guides: the 2025 Harvest Report and the new and revised 2026 Green Book. These launch today along with the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) harvest statistics confirming WineGB’s results. The 2025 UK Harvest Report,…
Read MoreSparkling Wines to Explore from France, Italy and Spain
Beyond Champagne, Prosecco and Cava, how many of these lesser-known sparkling wines have you tried from France, Italy and Spain? France Crémant, a high-quality, traditionally made fizz from regions outside Champagne like Alsace, Burgundy, and Loire, offering Champagne-like complexity (brioche, nuts, citrus) at a lower price. Blanquette de Limoux, made primarily from the indigenous…
Read MoreWhat is the ‘Aquaoir’ Effect
Winemakers around the world are discovering that the ocean’s depths provide a unique ageing environment that can transform wine in remarkable ways. The ‘Aquaoir’ Effect Just as terroir defines land-based wine, aquaoir is being used to define sea-aged wine. So the impact of oceanic conditions—temperature, pressure, lack of light, and motion—on the ageing process. The…
Read MoreThe Grape Escape
A romantic couple’s getaway with a wood-fired hot tub offering spectacular countryside views Situated in the heart of Biddenden overlooking the vines, this enchanting cottage offers a rural escape from everyday life. When not exploring the many footpaths that cross the rolling countryside beyond the vineyard, guests can head into nearby Tenterden and browse the…
Read MoreDiscover Hambledon Vineyard
Hambledon Vineyard in Hampshire is recognised as the oldest commercial vineyard in England, established in 1952 by Major-General Sir Guy Salisbury-Jones. Situated in the beautiful South Downs National Park, Hambledon Vineyard boasts a distinguished legacy of pioneering English winemaking. Enjoy a guided tour of their historic vineyards, visit their state-of-the-art winery, and explore Hambledon’s underground…
Read MoreLaunch of Yote’s Court Annie Power Cuvée 2021
Vintage English sparkling wine, Annie Power Cuvée, launched to mark 10 years since champion racehorse made history at Cheltenham – Jockey, Ruby Walsh, led Annie Power to Champion Hurdle victory at Cheltenham Festival in 2016 – Owner, Susannah Ricci, created wine in tribute to her “refined, vibrant and unforgettable” spirit. – Annie Power Cuvée 2021…
Read MoreXinomavro is a Rising Star in the World of Sparkling Wine
Xinomavro, a grape that is indigenously from Greece, is emerging as a popular choice for sparkling wine. As time goes on, we are seeing more and more producers adopt the grape, with Kir-Yianni Estate and Domaine Karanika. Even though the grape comes from Greece, we are seeing UK high-street shops embrace it, with M&S releasing…
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