By Donna Richardson
English Wine Week takes place from 21 to 29 June, featuring a range of exciting events and product launches nationwide to celebrate this special occasion. This year’s theme is “Create New Traditions,” encouraging us to embrace new experiences rather than being constrained by the past. After 2,000 years of importing wine, England began producing its own. So this week, let’s raise a glass to English wine! Consider visiting a local vineyard to celebrate a special occasion or pairing English wine with your Friday fish and chips. Let’s create new traditions with English wine!
The Vineyard in Berkshire
Join The Vineyard in Berkshire for English Wine Week! Enjoy a “Meet the Pros Dinner” on June 25 with a four-course wine-paired menu and the All Angels Wine Bash garden party on June 29 featuring small plates and live music. Guests receive a glass of biodynamic Winding Wood wine on arrival and can indulge in a Sparkling Taste of Spa Package. Share your experience on Instagram with #VYEnglishWineWeek for a chance to win a spa experience for two. Visit : https://www.the-vineyard.co.uk/event/english-wine-week/ Room rates start from £295 per night for a luxury double room, or £336 including breakfast. Visit https://www.the-vineyard.co.uk/
Roebuck Estates launches limited edition vintage sparkling wine
Roebuck Estates, a premium English sparkling wine brand, has launched a limited-edition wine, Rare Expressions No. 96, with only 1,625 bottles available. No. 96 is aged for 96 months and crafted from the 2014 harvest, showcasing Roebuck’s award-winning quality. The blend includes 47% Chardonnay, 38% Pinot Noir, and 15% Pinot Meunier, delivering a rich flavour profile with notes of baked apples, honey, and toasted walnuts. Founded in 2013 by two friends, the winery gained recognition for its traditional-method sparkling wines made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. They launched their new vintage at an event in Maidenhead ahead of English Wine Week and a wine pairing dinner at Danesfield House. Throughout July, Roebuck Estates will be partnering with Hampton Court Palace.
For more information, visit roebuckestates.co.uk
Plumpton Wine College Unveils New Launch
Discover the latest vintage and celebrate the award-winning sparkling rosé
Plumpton College in the UK has launched the Plumpton Estate Bacchus Reserve, showcasing bright acidity and flavours of dried apricots, which pair well with grilled chicken and salads. They also offer the Plumpton Estate Brut Rosé NV, a sparkling wine with notes of white peach and strawberry, which pairs perfectly with seafood and desserts. Both wines are available online at https://store.plumpton.ac.uk/products. Plumpton College has been producing award-winning wines since 1989.
The Wolds Wine Estate Nottingham
The Wolds Wine Estate in Stanton on the Wolds in Nottingham is holding two wine tasting events on Saturday, 28 June at 11am and 2pm. This includes a tour of the orchard and a close up view of the vineyard and tasting of five wines. You can enjoy a picnic, and if you want to make a weekend of it, the vineyard also has glamping pods for a fun weekend away.
Norwich Wine Week – Norfolk
Norwich Wine Week offers a variety of local and international wine experiences across the City of Stories. Perfect for everyone, from newcomers to seasoned sommeliers, the events create a welcoming atmosphere for learning and tasting. The Showcase includes educational tastings and gourmet food pairings to suit all budgets and knowledge levels. Whether you want to learn, try something new, or enjoy time with friends, Norwich Wine Week promises a fun and flavourful experience.
Poulton Hill Vineyard – English Wine Week – Gloucestershire
Poulton Hill Vineyard is running several events to celebrate English Wine Week amidst the Cotswold countryside. The Bulari Bar is open every Friday 5pm until 9pm throughout the summer and on 27 June, they will be joined by Smiths of Bourton serving burgers. We are also offering tours & tastings throughout the week where you can learn all about our vineyard from bud to bottle. The Cellar Door is open Tuesday to Saturday. Book online: Visit https://www.poultonhillestate.co.uk/
Hambledon Wine Estate – Hampshire
Hambledon Wine Estates offers a full range of wines during their Estate Tour & Tasting from Monday, 23 June to Friday, 27 June. This event taking place in the birthplace of English wine includes an unforgettable vineyard and winery tour at Hambledon, the birthplace of English Wine, where vines were first planted in 1952, along with a tutored tasting of the full range of award-winning sparkling wines in the Tasting Room. The Estate Tour & Tasting allows guests to explore the world of viticulture and learn more about England’s finest sparkling wines. Learn more at https://hambledonvineyard.co.uk/products/vineyard-and-winery-tour-tasting-2025
Vintage Tours and Tastings – Dunesforde Vineyard, York
Tours and Tastings will take place in Dunesforde Vineyard in North Yorkshire on 21 and 28 June. This will feature special vintage wines to celebrate how far the boutique vineyard has come since vines were planted in 2016. Dunesforde will be sampling their favourite wines at their Cellar Door. Pop down any time from 9 am to 5 pm from Monday to Thursday, or when the Wine Bar is open from 12 to 8pm on Saturdays, to taste wines from the range and to choose your favourite. Book on to a tour to learn all about viticulture and the Dunesforde story. https://www.dunesforde.com/book-tour
