What is Balfour Winery known for?

Balfour Winery is best known for producing award-winning English Sparkling Wine using the traditional method, alongside an expanding collection of English Fine Wine and high quality still wines. Its flagship Balfour Vintage Brut Rosé is one of the most recognised examples of English Sparkling Rose Wine and has helped establish Balfour as a leading name in English wine.

Where is Balfour Winery located?

Balfour Winery is based at Hush Heath Estate in Kent, one of England’s most important wine-producing regions. More than half of Balfour’s vineyards are located on the estate, with additional fruit sourced from trusted growers across Kent, Essex and other parts of the UK. This makes Balfour a standout producer for anyone exploring Wines from Kent and premium Kent Wine.

When was Balfour Winery established?

Balfour Winery was established in 2002, when the Balfour-Lynn family planted the first vineyards at Hush Heath Estate in Kent. The winery quickly gained recognition following the release of its first vintage in 2004 and has since become an established producer of premium English Sparkling Wine and still wine.

What makes Balfour Brut Rosé special?

Balfour Brut Rosé is one of England’s most celebrated examples of English Sparkling Rose Wine. It was the first English wine to win both a gold medal and trophy at the International Wine Challenge and has since been served in British Airways First Class and at the London 2012 Olympics. Its success has helped cement Balfour’s reputation as a leading producer of premium English sparkling wine.

Does Balfour Winery produce still wines as well as sparkling wine?

Yes. Alongside its renowned English Sparkling Wine, Balfour Winery produces a diverse range of premium English still wines. Many of the grapes for these wines are sourced from vineyards in Essex, a region increasingly recognised for high quality English wine production, complementing Balfour’s estate-grown Wines from Kent.

Where is Burn Valley Vineyard located?

Burn Valley Vineyard is located in North Creake, Norfolk, in the heart of the North Norfolk countryside. As a producer of East Anglia Wine, the vineyard benefits from the relatively mild and dry climate found in this part of eastern England, helping to create consistent conditions for growing grapes and producing high quality English wine.

When was Burn Valley Vineyard established?

Burn Valley Vineyard was established in 2016 by the Robinson family, who have a long history of farming in Norfolk. The vineyard produced its first harvest in 2018, marking the beginning of its development into a recognised producer of Wines from The East of England.

What makes Burn Valley Vineyard suitable for growing grapes?

Burn Valley Vineyard benefits from south-facing slopes that maximise sunlight throughout the growing season. Its free-draining flinty soils over a chalk base help regulate moisture and encourage strong root development, creating favourable growing conditions for the varieties used to produce premium English White Wine and English Red Wine.

What grape varieties are grown at Burn Valley Vineyard?

Burn Valley Vineyard grows a diverse selection of grape varieties suited to the English climate, including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Bacchus, Solaris, Rondo and Regent. These varieties allow the estate to produce a wide range of styles, including English Chardonnay Wine, English Pinot Noir Wine, English Bacchus Wine and English Solaris Wine, alongside other English white and red wines.

Is Burn Valley Vineyard a family-run estate?

Yes. Burn Valley Vineyard is a family-run estate operated by the Robinson family, who are third-generation Norfolk farmers. Their approach combines generations of agricultural experience with modern English winemaking, helping establish Burn Valley as a distinctive name in East Anglia Wine and the wider English wine industry.

Where is Camel Valley vineyard located?

Camel Valley is located in Cornwall, in the south west of England, with vineyards set on slopes above the River Camel. Its position benefits from a mild coastal influence that helps create favourable conditions for grape growing, making Camel Valley a prominent producer among Wines from Southwest England.

When was Camel Valley established?

Camel Valley was established in 1989 by Bob and Annie Lindo. Since then, the vineyard has grown into one of the UK’s most established producers of Wines from Southwest England, with more than three decades of experience producing high quality still and sparkling wines.

What type of wines is Camel Valley known for?

Camel Valley is best known for its award-winning English Sparkling Wine, produced using the traditional method. The wines are recognised for their fine bubbles, fresh fruit character and balanced finish, helping establish Camel Valley as one of the leading names in English sparkling wine.

Who runs Camel Valley today?

Camel Valley remains a family-run vineyard and is now led by award-winning winemaker Sam Lindo. His experience and winemaking approach have helped strengthen the estate’s reputation for producing high quality English Sparkling Wine in both the UK and international markets.

What makes Camel Valley wines distinctive?

Camel Valley wines are shaped by their Cornish location, where a mild coastal climate and sloping vineyards help influence the style and quality of the fruit. Combined with decades of winemaking experience, these conditions contribute to distinctive Wines from Southwest England that are widely recognised within the English wine industry.

Trick or treat? We'll take the wine. Halloween & Autumn English Wine Pairings

Halloween & Autumn English Wine Pairings

Forget the sweets. We’ve got Halloween treats for grown-ups covered. The kind of trick or treat that involves a corkscrew.

Whether you're planning a Halloween movie night or simply embracing cosy season, we've rounded up some of our favourite English wine pairings for autumn evenings.

Put on your favourite Halloween classic, grab the fluffy blanket and settle in with one of these delicious food and wine combinations.

Simple & salty: Crisps and English Sparkling Wine

Keep it classic. Grab your favourite bag of salty crisps, pour yourself a glass of English Sparkling and enjoy.

Acidity + salt = perfection. The crisp acidity of English Sparkling White Wine make it a brilliant match for salty snacks. Sometimes the simplest pairings really are the best.

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British goat’s cheese & English Bacchus

Fresh, creamy goat’s cheese brings out the citrusy, aromatic character of English Bacchus Wine. Two British favourites that belong together.

This refreshing English White Wine is a lovely choice for autumn grazing boards. Add some crackers, maybe a drizzle of honey, and you've got yourself a very good night in.

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Charcuterie & English Rosé Wine: We Drink Pink

You already know we’re strong believers that rosé is not just for summer.

The fruit and freshness of English Rosé work brilliantly with salty, smoky cured meats. Add a few olives, some good bread and call it dinner.

It's one of our favourite autumn wine pairings and proof that a glass of pink belongs on the table long after summer ends.

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Cosy & comfortable: Slow-Cooked Stew and English Red Wine

From warming comfort food to relaxed evenings by the fire, English still wine has plenty to offer as the evenings get darker.
A fruity English red makes a delicious companion to hearty autumn dishes. The cosy season is officially here.

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So, trick or treat?

We'll always choose the treat. Especially when it comes with a bottle of English wine.

Whether you fancy a crisp sparkling wine, an aromatic Bacchus, a refreshing rosé or a comforting red, there's an English wine pairing for every autumn occasion.

Explore our favourite bottles at Elizabeth Rose Wines and make your next cosy night in something special.