Sparkling Wine News
Open Day at Busi Jacobsohn Vineyard
Join Busi Jacobsohn for a delightful afternoon of wine tasting and a guided vineyard walk at their beautiful Wine Estate. Discover their award-winning English sparkling wines and enjoy the opportunity to meet the owners, Susanna & Douglas Jacobsohn. Experience the passion behind every bottle on Sunday, 10th August at 3pm. Whether you’re a wine lover…
English Wine From The Heart Of Yorkshire
Yorkshire Heart Vineyard produces wines from grapes grown at their vineyard at Nun Monkton, between York and Harrogate. The family-run vineyard is cared for by an incredibly passionate and dedicated team who produce wines that are loved by many all throughout Yorkshire. The grapes are processed on–site in their winery, overseen by chief winemaker Gillian…
Visit Knightor in Cornwall
Enter a world of exclusive events and experiences, crafted wines, spritzes and cocktails. Knightor is a boutique winery with a wedding and events venue located in Trethurgy, overlooking the South coast of Cornwall. Knightor focuses on crafting wines that reflect the characteristics of the English cool climate, emphasising lightness, elegance, and fruit-driven flavours. The winery…
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…








