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From vine to wine – how our English White Wines are produced!
How White Wine Is Produced: A Step-by-Step Guide From Vineyard to Glass White wine may look simple and elegant in the glass, but behind every bottle is a fascinating series of decisions, techniques, and traditions. Whether you’re a wine lover, an aspiring sommelier, or just curious about what goes into your favorite Chardonnay or Sauvignon…
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Grape Focus – The Rondo
The rondo grape is a major part of our vineyard and goes into the making of our ever popular Forest Hart Red Wine. Today we explore the history of this grape and how it has grown to become a staple of English and Northern European vineyards. Back in 1964 the Rondo grape was created in…
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Our First Ever Wine & Cheese Experience
On Wednesday 22nd October we welcomed guests to our first ever wine and cheese tasting experience at the Sealwood Estate & Vineyard. With our marquee beautifully presented and heated, our English Wines laid out, accompanied by local sourced cheeses, crackers and other assorted items the anticipation (and nerves) were high! At the start of the…
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October 2025 Update
As the nights draw in, the leaves fall and the vines turn a rustic golden red we wanted to share a little update of what we having been doing. Whilst the harvest has now been completed, the hard work does not stop; the vines are being prepared for the next growing season, this involves ensuring…
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A Year at Sealwood Estate & Vineyard: Growing Roots in the Heart of the National Forest.
When we first stepped onto Sealwood Estate & Vineyard a year ago, surrounded by the rolling fields of South Derbyshire and in the very centre of the National Forest, we knew we were taking on more than just a vineyard. We were becoming part of a landscape steeped in history, nature, and community — and…
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Our First Ever Harvest
In early September our senior wine consultant gave the green light for us start our harvest and gather the grapes ready to be turned into our award-winning English wines. This was our very first harvest as owners of the Sealwood Estate and exciting but nerve-wracking time. The timing of harvesting grapes at the right time…
