Sparkling Wine News
Volunteering in the Vines
Get back to nature, learn new skills and maybe head home with a bottle of wine! Whilst opportunities to volunteer at vineyards during the busy harvest period are becoming more well known, many boutique vineyards offer opportunities to get behind the scenes and help out with a wide range of tasks throughout the year. There’s…
English & Welsh Wine Shows Resilience and Growth
WineGB has released its latest Industry Report with updated figures on hectarage, production, sales and employment. Despite the economic and political conditions, the sector has grown sales and production. The Industry Report 2025 reveals that vineyard numbers have increased by 74 to hit 1,104 with 25 newly registered wineries bringing the total to 238. The…
Visit Simpson’s Wine Estate in Kent
Simpsons Wine Estate, founded by Ruth and Charles Simpson, is a highly-regarded English winery situated in Barham, in the North Downs Area of Outstanding Beauty, in the Elham Valley, near Canterbury, Kent. The estate has 30 hectares (approximately 90 acres) of vineyards planted with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. They focus on producing both…
Discover Silverhand Estate in Kent
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 English sparkling wine, having established the largest single organic vineyard in the UK, covering an area of more than 900 acres. Located…
Discover Crouch Ridge Vineyard in Essex
Crouch Ridge vineyards were planted with 3 classic cool climate grape varieties, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. These varietals are suited to the climate, soil and aspect at Crouch Ridge Estate in the heart of the Crouch Valley Region. The characteristics of the area, ‘the terroir’, define their fine wines, helping to make them…
Son Of A Lesser God: Sparkling Wines From Almost Unknown Grapes – Magliocco
At the 2025 edition of the Notte Rosa del Vino in Trebisacce, I met a woman whose presence alone could light up the event: Rita Bilotti, the driving force behind Serragiumenta. A woman of vision, strength, and unmistakable charm, Rita embodies the values of tradition and innovation that shape her land and her wines. Among…
Silverhand Estate Vineyard Sunset Tours
A unique experience; explore the estate as the sun sets across the vines. 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 English sparkling wine, having established the largest single organic…
Interview With Koch Winery Co-Winemaker Gustavo
Just a couple of hours south of Budapest lies the Hajós–Baja wine region, a sun-soaked corner of the Great Hungarian Plain where innovation and tradition meet in the cellars of Koch Winery. During my visit, I had the chance to explore their impressive state-of-the-art facility and sit down with Gustavo, co-winemaker alongside owner Csaba Koch….
Sparkling Summer Sundays in the Vines
Fancy a chilled-out Sunday at a vineyard? There are cellar doors, wine terraces & gardens all over the country ready to welcome you every week for breakfast, lunch, wine flights and more. In addition, there’s some special events, many with live music, that are well worth checking out. Here’s a sparkling line up of eight…