2025 Harvest: Witnessing English Wine History

2025 is shaping up to be one of the best harvests in English wine history. Producers are 'optimistic' about quality, with Pinot Noir harvest starting mid-September. Witnessing the harvest at any major estate connects you to a watershed moment - when English Pinot Noir came of age.

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2025 Harvest: Witnessing English Wine History

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Experience the energy of English wine at its peak moment.

Contact estates in advance about harvest timing (typically mid-September for Pinot Noir). Many offer harvest experiences or simply welcome visitors during this exciting period. The energy is palpable.

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Before fermentation - pure Pinot Noir grape juice.

Ask if you can taste fresh-pressed Pinot Noir juice before fermentation. This is unlike any tasting - pure grape without wine transformation. The sugar, acid, and flavor potential is evident.

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The people who make English wine possible.

Talk to pickers and winemakers during harvest. Many estates use local volunteers. The community aspect of English wine harvest is different from industrial operations.

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2025 Harvest: Witnessing English Wine History

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Visit During Harvest (Mid-September)

Taste Freshly Pressed Juice

Meet the Harvest Team

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