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While home to a variety of bustling towns and cities, Hampshire’s countryside itself is a reason to visit the county. The autumn not only presents the opportunity to see the countryside as the leaves turn amber, as the weather becomes crisp and cooler, however also allows one to visit the county during a quieter period, giving more time to appreciate nature at its most beautiful.

Harvest 2022 has begun.

Harvest in such an auspicious year for Hambledon Vineyard comes with amplified excitement, and not only due to the ongoing celebrations of our 70^th anniversary. Thanks to the amazing weather that we’ve experienced this past summer and with the anticipation that comes with the opening of our restaurant and visitor centre, there are many reasons for 2022 to be a harvest to remember.

Hannah Fennelly- Wine Club Manager In 2020, The Wine Nerd and Wonder Women of Wine conducted the first ever study on gender equality within the wine industry. This highlighted astonishing figures, showing that the industry has a long way to...

Hampshire provides the perfect location for staycations, with a range of activities to enjoy year-round. With entertainment available for all ages, abilities and tastes, the county allows one to experience anything from the finest cuisine, to beautiful countryside, to Hampshire vineyards, to museums and galleries.

At Hambledon Vineyard, as part of the vineyard’s 70th anniversary celebrations, we have collaborated with talented digital artist Sebastien Baert on a bespoke creation, imagined as a tribute to the combination of our extraordinary terroir and human skills. The piece...

Here at Hambledon Vineyard, we're often asked how customers can preserve our wines, to best enjoy in the weeks, months and years to come. Our winemaker, Tobias, aims to answer these. 

2022 marks a truly significant year for the quaint, Hampshire village of Hambledon. Not only does it mark Hambledon Vineyard's 70th anniversary as England's Oldest Commercial Vineyard, but a historic milestone for a small, unassuming cricket ground just beyond the...

To really make sparkling wine shine, we believe that how it is served is almost as important as the bottle itself! Our winemaker, Tobias Tullberg, explains how best to serve fizz, so it really sparkles. 

The question, 'how is sparkling wine made' is multi-faceted. Each winery approaches production differently, from grape varieties, to ageing, to storing and serving. Our winemaker explains how we at Hambledon Vineyard create our sparkling wine, from grape to glass. 

  At Hambledon Vineyard we have the honour of sharing Her Majesty’s Jubilee – our vineyard was first planted in 1952, making it the oldest commercial vineyard in England. We have been in continuous production for 70 years now, crafting quality wines from grapes...

Established in 1952, Hambledon Vineyard is a British, family-run winery and the oldest commercial vineyard in the UK. We grow our grapes in the Hampshire village of Hambledon, where finest chalk soil and cool climate make the most exceptional terroir for creating world-class sparkling wines.

Much like Her Majesty, Hambledon Vineyard's heritage is a rich tapestry, full of fascinating characters (some of whom cross paths). To celebrate our joint anniversaries, Hambledon Vineyard's Owner and Managing Director, Ian Kellett, would like to share some of these stories in series of short blogs on the lead up to the Jubilee Weekend - starting with the below. Enjoy! 

Caron Fanshawe Dip WSET Tours and Education Manager With International Women's Day just around the corner (March 8th), we wanted to celebrate some of the most fantastic women in wine and shine a spotlight on Hambledon Vineyard's talented females who...

Did you know that this year, in 2022, Hambledon Vineyard will be celebrating its 70th anniversary since the first vines were planted here at the heart of the village of Hambledon? Then, under the current ownership of Ian & Anna...

We know that the value of our wines reflect the work, the grit and the passion that our teams put into it, all year long, season after season, year after year. Making wine is a labour of love and the vineyard team works hard all year round, in all weathers. 

The Similarities & Differences between English Sparkling Wine and Champagne Quite often, when our guests visit the vineyard and get to discover our award-winning collection of English Sparkling wines, there is one question that keeps being asked to our guides...

The preparation methods of white and pink sparkling wines do result in contrasting looks and tastes. These contribute to their suitability for different occasions and meals. It is of course, a matter of preference, but we will give you a better understanding of these beverages and may help you to decide when and where you should serve each of these delightful drinks.

There is a rule of thumb among our vineyard and winemaking team when it comes to how much wine one can get out of a vine. However, every vineyard, every vine, every grape and certainly every year are different...

One question that our guides and teams frequently get from our guests visiting the vineyard is “What is English Champagne called”? Well, that’s both an easy and a tricky question...

Podcast Transcript Joe: Today I have the pleasure of interviewing Nick Cran Crombie, Vineyard Manager at Hambledon. So Nick, my last piece was on how locals rallied round to help you get the harvest in. I know there were many...

*But were too afraid to ask If ever there were a time to bring out your A-game, it would surely be the holiday season. But when it comes to the finest English sparkling wines, do you sometimes wonder if you’re…...