The Journal
The Importance of Bees, at Balfour Winery
Bees are English Wine’s secret weapon. Here’s how they help make our exceptional Balfour Wines, from the beauty of our Hush Heath Estate.
Read MoreCelebrate English Wine Week at Balfour 17th – 25th June 2023
The annual English Wine Week is a must-know date for all wine lovers in the UK.
Read MoreChardonany, love or hate it? Celebrate England’s favourite grape
World Chardonnay Day 2023 is the 25th of May – which is cause for celebration for some, and despair for others. But what makes some people love Chardonnay, and others loathe it. And why is that important for English Wine?
Read MoreMarch 2023 News
An update from Lindy – our Tour Guide Manager and Conservationist March is a wonderful month, spring is on its way, yet the frost has not departed from us just yet. Nonetheless, we have some spectacularly sunny days approaching, be inspired by our wildlife and evade winter hibernation.
Read MoreQ&A with the winemaker: Valentines Day wine
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, so we thought we would catch up with our Head Winemaker Fergus Elias to find out what bottle of Balfour he will be cracking open this 14th February.
Read MoreFebruary 2023 News
An update from Lindy – our Tour Guide Manager and Conservationist The depths of winter and statistically the coldest month of the year in the UK, February seems a long way from Spring and Summer, but it can also change from sub zero temperatures to much milder conditions within 24 hours and is challenging for nature and wildlife.
Read MoreJanuary 2023 News
An update from Lindy – our Tour Guide Manager and Conservationist Happy New Year and welcome to Balfour Winery on the beautiful Hush Heath Estate at the beginning of another new year. Although January can be a cold and dark month it is great to be outside discovering nature and winter wildlife.
Read MoreWhat is a Vegan wine?
Whether you have chosen to be vegan for environmental and health reasons or you are getting involved in Veganuary this year, we are happy to tell you that all of our wines and Jakes Drinks range are 100% Vegan.
Read MoreFive Festive Fancies with Balfour Wines
One of the great joys of the festive season is all the snacks and nibbles we get to consume. But whether you are hosting a party or about to put on a classic Christmas movie with some of your favourite yuletide treats, Balfour is here with some perfect food and wine pairings to elevate your Christmas to the tastiest of levels.
Read More5 Gift Ideas for Wine Lovers
If you're looking for a gift for a wine lover, then this is the list for you! These five gifts are must-haves for the festive season.
Read MoreHarvest 2022
With exhausted winemakers and our vineyard team soothing their aching backs after weeks of speedy but skilled grape picking, we can confirm that harvest 2022 is complete.
Read MoreCook with Balfour Winery
French onion soup is a hearty dish traditionally made with beef or veal stock and is good enough for both a robust starter or a filling lunch served with bread. To replicate the meaty flavour of real stock, we use Marmite and a little vegetable bouillon. Enjoy with a glass of Les Sixes 2014.
Read MoreBalfour Brut Rosé 2018
“Try drinking Balfour Brut Rosé in a wine glass instead of a flute. Wines that have complexity and depth benefit from being in a wine glass; it allows the wine to open up and release its aroma.”
Read MoreGiving Back for Christmas
This Christmas, more than any before, we all deserve to have a restful and fun time with our friends and families. This year has been a whirlwind of emotions and difficult for a lot of people. Here at Balfour Winery, we want to help support vulnerable people and families and ensure they have a good Christmas too.
Read MoreCook with Balfour Winery
"The Pinot Noir grapes that go into our Luke’s Pinot Noir are all grown on Wealden clay. This uniquely Kentish terroir imparts a wonderful, earthy character to the wine, that is not unlike mushrooms, truffles or forest floor. Combine that with the juicy cherry and raspberry notes that Pinot Noir is known for, and you have a truly exceptional wine!" So let's cook with it.
Read MoreWelcome to Balfour Winery
“One singular bottle of sparkling wine has twenty million bubbles.”
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