Posts Tagged ‘Hambledon Vineyard’
English Wine
England was introduced to Vines back during the Roman Empire, in 43 BC Emperor Claudius began the conquest of the British Isles and with him, he brought along some vines and possibly introduced winemaking at the same time. Heading forward to the 10th century, Vineyards were being planted and Wines were being produced off the…
Read MoreDirectory Of English And Welsh Sparkling Wine Producers
Get ready for the most comprehensive list of English & Welsh Sparkling Wine Producers available online, if you’re planning a trip to England or Wales or looking for a new producer to discover, then this list will be all that you require. Directory Of English And Welsh Sparkling Wine Producers a’Beckett’s Vineyard Adgestone Vineyard Albury…
Read MoreHambledon Vineyard Sparkling Wine
We currently have three main vineyards covering 20 hectares on the slopes of Windmill Down (named after an ancient windmill) around the house. Each vineyard is planted with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier – the three grape varieties most commonly used in the production of Champagne. Our grapes are harvested and loaded into the…
Read MoreHambledon Vineyard
Hambledon is located on the South Downs in Hampshire and is England’s oldest commercial vineyard. Originally established by General Sir Guy Salisbury-Jones, with the help and advice from friends at the renowned Champagne House Pol Roger, he planted a number of different grape varieties in 1952 and went on to release the first commercial range…
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