Archived News - September 19 2025

All the events, new releases, promotions and any other must-know news from the week of September 19th 2025.

Westwell Wines (visit website): Fancy rolling up your sleeves? Harvest 2025 has kicked off, and you can be part of the winemaking journey with the Sun Dirt Yeast Club. Beyond that, keep an eye out for their popular Friday Night Pizza Night, Tacos, and a creative Tetrapak Label Making workshop.
Yotes Court (visit website): The final Garden Tour of the year is on Friday, September 27th, at 10:30 am. It's a chance to see the vineyard buzzing during harvest, and tickets are £40 per person.
Nine Oaks (visit website): It's harvest time, and Nine Oaks is looking for volunteers! Join them on Sunday, September 21st (for Bacchus), Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th September (for Pinot Noir & sparkling Chardonnay), and Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th October (for still Chardonnay & sparkling Pinot Meunier). Volunteers receive a 10% discount on wine and event bookings through 2026!

Burnt House Vineyard (visit website): Get ready for a calendar full of deliciousness and festive fun!
- Feast Fridays: The Raclette Truck on September 26th is sold out (join the waiting list!), but mark your calendars for The Pasta Bar on October 24th, Smokebox Suffolk on November 7th, and The Cabin Norfolk (tacos!) on November 21st.
- Wine Tasting Evenings: Dive into an English Sparkling Wine Tasting on September 27th (£55pp), a Burnt House Horizontal Tasting on October 25th (£45pp), and a special Pinot Noir Wine Tasting & 2024 Vintage Launch on November 22nd (£45pp). All include a mixed grazing board.
- Festive Fun: Get crafty with a Festive Wreath Workshop on November 29th & 30th (£55pp), complete with sparkling brut and a sweet treat.

The Calancombe Estate (visit website): Plan your festive gatherings now! Their Restaurant and Cellar Door Shop will be open until November 1st, then reopening from December 5th-21st. They'll be serving a special Christmas lunch menu and are ready to host your corporate Christmas bookings. The Grand Tour experience is only available until November 1st, so book quickly!

Dunesforde Vineyard (visit website): Don't miss their exclusive Guest Chef Evening on Saturday, November 1st, at 7 pm, featuring MasterChef The Professionals runner-up, Dan Graham. Enjoy an exquisite 3-course menu with Dunesforde wine pairings, canapés, and petits fours for £95 per person. Spaces are limited to 40 guests, so book early! You can also still volunteer for the 2025 harvest; sign up to help pick grapes.

Hambledon Wine Estate (visit website): Embrace the season with a Golden Hour Apéritif – perfect for laid-back pre-dinner catch-ups. Their Hambledon Hour tastings continue with weekly themes, including a focus on Rosé this week. It's a great way to experience golden hour at the Birthplace of English Wine!

Digby Fine English (visit website): They have some exciting events lined up in their Tasting Room
- Digby vs. The Rest of the World: On October 4th, join a guided tasting comparing Digby's finest against international sparkling wines.
- Digby After Dark Party: Kick off the festive season with a celebration on November 22nd, featuring music, snacks, and plenty of sparkling wine.
Email them at email@digbyfineenglish.com to join the waitlist.

Wraxall Vineyard (visit website): Get ready for Burgers and Burgundy on September 26th at 6:30 pm! Wraxall Vineyard is teaming up with MilkBun Deli for a three-course supper showcasing gourmet burgers paired with a glass of Burgundy, all for £45 per person.

Polgoon Vineyard (visit website): This winter, celebrate with Polgoon’s Winter Wine Tastings! Choose from a guided tasting of five wines (£20pp) or a self-guided tasting of three wines (£12.50pp), both with festive food pairings.

Westwell Wines (visit website): Join the Sun Dirt Yeast Club for Harvest 2025! Members get 12 bottles (including six of the wine you helped create), behind-the-scenes events, a tour+tasting voucher, and 15% off wines all year. Voting on winemaking decisions starts soon! Memberships start from £360.
Chapel Down (visit website): Autumn has arrived with a sparkling offer! Enjoy six bottles of "A Touch of Sparkle" for just £75, saving £15. Choose from Classic 2023, Rosé 2023, or a mixed case.

Polgoon Vineyard (visit website): Book your Christmas parties in September to receive special group discounts: 10% off for 5+ people, 20% off for 10+, and 30% off for 20+ people.

The Calancombe Estate (visit website): They've just launched some new arrivals - Carobella White 2023, Carobella Rosé 2023, and a curated Sparkling Case.

Burnt House Vineyard (visit website): Excellent news for winter vineyard lovers, as Burnt House is keeping their summer opening hours all autumn and winter. More good news: roasts are on the way this autumn.