Breaky Bottom – Peter’s Note October 2024

October is usually the month of harvest, the culmination of a year’s work in the vineyard. 2024 has been hit with indifferent weather which triggered severe attacks of downy mildew in the UK and on the European continent. I have insufficient quality fruit to justify picking and below is the email I sent to the…

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Yotes Court Vineyard – Interview With Susannah Ricci

There is no denying that English Sparkling Wine is on the rise, becoming an undeniable contender to Traditional Method Sparkling Wines around the world. To the English, it’s becoming a fan favourite and a go-to Glass of Bubbly, its quality is improving year on year and thanks to innovators and those willing to follow their…

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WSTA Introduces New English Wine Trail

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association have opened an English wine trail  The trail features 11 wineries spread over the south-east of England including sparkling wine producers Furleigh Estate, Hattingley Valley, Hambledon and Ridgeview. Each stop on the trail welcomes the public to sample and buy their sparkling wine. Some vineyards run tours and others…

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Gusbourne Vineyard

We own 40.1 hectares of vineyards at Gusbourne Estate in Kent and a further 21.9 hectares in West Sussex, all planted with the classic grape varieties of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. At Gusbourne making wines exclusively from our own estate grown grapes is an essential part of our winemaking philosophy. Gusbourne owns 7…

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