The tradition of wine making on the Sherborne Castle Estates started in the Middle Ages when Bishop Roger, who built the Old Castle, planted a vineyard on the northern side of the lake. By 1146, this was sufficiently mature to be mentioned in the bull of Eugenius II. In 1982, the tradition was revived on…

For the first time ever, the iconic sporting organisation will be sponsored by an English sparkling wine (following England Rugby’s 24-year partnership with Bollinger) which will see Nyetimber support the England Men’s and Women’s Senior teams and be served at all hosting fixtures at Allianz Stadium, as well as major tournaments such as the Guinness…

Warden Abbey Vineyard, located in Bedfordshire, is a community vineyard project run as a not-for-profit venture by the Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity (BRCC). Vines are cared for all year round by volunteers, who also help with promoting the project, historical research, vineyard tours, organising events and fundraising. The vineyard provides opportunities for jobless volunteers to…

Bewl Water Vineyard is a family-owned vineyard in Sussex. Located in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, bordering the largest body of fresh water in South East England, Bewl Water reservoir. The vineyard’s location on the reservoir’s edge and the Wadhurst clay soil contribute to a unique growing environment. They produce small batch,…

Nestled within the 2,000-acre Preston Farm in Hampshire’s Candover Valley, the Candover Brook vineyard epitomises the conservation-driven ethos of Mark and Julian Sainsbury and their family estate. The brothers champion regenerative farming practices to enhance soil carbon sequestration, biodiversity, and the preservation of ancient woodlands, achieving carbon neutrality and securing higher tier Countryside Stewardship and…

Located at the highest point of the South Downs National Park, The Weyborne Estate enjoys breathtaking views of a perfect English landscape. Green pastures, undulating hills and lush valleys stretch as far as the eye can see into a distant horizon. Here, the River Wey begins its journey as spring waters emerge from the ancient…

Located in the heart of the beautiful Yeo Valley in Somerset, just outside Bristol. Dunleavy combines passion, sustainable agricultural practices and the latest viticultural techniques, and produces multi-award winning rosé and sparkling wines from their Regent and Seyval blanc grapes. Dunleavy Vineyards were planted by owner and manager Ingrid Bates. Ingrid has a background in…

Fox & Fox is a boutique English sparkling wine producer based in Sussex, known for crafting limited quantities of high-quality, distinctive wines. Jonica & Gerard Fox have been growing vines since 2004 and producing wine since 2009. Throughout they have remained true to their first love – crafting limited quantities of top-quality Sparkling Wines with…

Brightwell Vineyard sits on the south side of the River Thames near Wallingford in Oxfordshire. It is a 16-acre vineyard known for producing a range of award-winning English wines, including white, rosé, red, and sparkling varieties. They hold several events on-site throughout the year, and during the summer, they provide vineyard tours and wine tastings…