The English Wine industry has undoubtedly thrived over the past decade, capturing the attention of wine enthusiasts, and becoming a fascinating addition to cellars, a delightful conversation starter at parties, and a genuine passion for many. However, it's important to acknowledge that cultivating wine in England comes with its fair share of challenges.
One could argue that terroir is foundational to the character of a wine, from soil type, to climate, and vineyard location- the terroir describes the entirety of the vine’s surroundings. Ours is something that we prize. Located on Belemnite chalk, the same that was formed on the seabed of the Paris Basin some 65 million years ago, our subsoil boasts the same chalk content as some of the best chardonnay areas of the Côtes des Blancs in Champagne.
In a strange turn of events, we found ourselves woefully short of skilled pickers this harvest. These circumstances led to us take unprecedented steps to recruit our pickers...
Although John Abbott may have coined the phrase 'Southern hospitality' we like to think Americans are not the only ones who can show it. Take the county Hampshire: a veritable treasure trove of unique experiences, amazing history and a some pretty outstanding English Wine...
As the 2021 harvest is brewing out in the vineyards, in the winery the 2020 blend was completed in May. Thousands of litres of base wine have found their specific places in the symphony of our different cuvées...
At Hambledon Vineyard, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do: it’s how we think, and act and it’s woven into every aspect of our winegrowing and winemaking activities.
