Simpsons Wine Estate

We are throwing back to this time last week and raising a glass to the talented Charlotte Kristensen - The London Wine Girl on the launch of her debut book “Wine: Taste Pair Pour”.

This beautiful book is a must for any wine–lover and one to add to your festive gifting wish-list! With super handy wine tips and showcasing food pairings and recipes, it is a visual delight with plenty of useful information too.

Ruth and Charles Simpson were delighted to attend the launch event at The White Horse, Mayfair, with magnums of our Railway Hill Rosé being poured to toast the occasion.

Follow this link to discover where you can buy a copy: https://linktr.ee/tastepairpour

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Maturity Analysis 🍇

With harvest approaching, our Winery Team have been busy sampling the fruit from each of our vineyard blocks to assess the ripeness across our Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier bunches.

The grapes are selected, crushed and then the juices are analysed using our state of the art Foss machine to gauge levels of maturity. This helps us to plan when each of the individual clones of these three varieties will need to be picked.

The grapes here are from our Roman Road Vineyard - Chardonnay, Clone 121. Swipe to see the process unfold…

We are not ready to give up on the sunshine just yet and we still have a rather rosé-tinted special offer available on our Railway Hill 2022 magnums…

Enjoy our exclusive ‘three for the price of two’ set and order a trio of Railway Hill Rosé magnums for £80.00 in our limited edition pack, plus shipping.

The Railway Hill Rosé is a beautiful Provencal-style English rosé, which is created from 100% estate-grown Pinot Noir. Its delicate aromas and attractive colour capture the elegance of this exquisite wine. These magnums make for the perfect show-stopping centrepiece for all your celebrations and rather decadent gifts too.

All of the details are available via our online store page: https://simpsonswine.com/pages/shop-all

Our Q Class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir 2022 magnums turned heads and pleased plenty of palates at the WineGB Trade and Press Tasting event last week.

This duo of premium English still wines are only produced in exceptional years, in order to showcase the Simpsons’ hallmark of quality, luxury and finesse - combining unique terroir with meticulous viticulture and wine-making expertise.

Crafted to delight the true connoisseurs, these magnificent magnums are quite the decadent way to toast the arrival of autumn. Discover more via our store: https://simpsonswine.com/pages/shop-all



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Take some time to unwind this bank holiday weekend, put your feet up and read this wonderful interview with our Founders, Ruth and Charles Simpson for Glass of Bubbly - Champagne and Sparkling Wine.

We were delighted when Oliver Walkey reached out to us for this fun and informative Q&A all about Ruth and Charles' journey in the wine industry, their perfect pairing recommendations and who they would most like to share a glass of bubbly with…

Read all about it, here: https://glassofbubbly.com/simpsons-wine/ Cheers!

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Happy Travel Tuesday! For those of you who like to plan ahead, we’re pleased to announce that the Wine Garden of England is back in 2025 for another Summer Celebration!

We are delighted to be returning to the breathtakingly beautiful Chilham Castle Estate as our venue on Saturday 7 June 2025 - along with eight other Kent wine producers from the Wine Garden of England family.

Your £40 ticket* includes a taste of wine from each producer, a wine glass, a tote bag complete with your guide for the day and more, plus next year’s carefully curated handbook to help you plan your visits to our vineyards in Kent.

Come and meet the people behind the wines from:
Squerryes since 1731
Yotes Court Vineyard
Chapel Down
Balfour Winery
Biddenden Vineyards
Domaine Evremond
Gusbourne
Westwell Wines
… and us!

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wine-garden-of-england-summer-celebration-2025-tickets-936470657947?aff=instagram

*Eventbrite booking fee applies

Happy Pinot Noir Day!

To celebrate, we thought we would take you “Down the Rabbit Hole” to get to know our latest release better…

Exuding a true sense of place, our Rabbit Hole Pinot Noir 2023 has been created with fruit specifically selected for its maturity and concentration. Did you know that it is named after one of the idyllic country roads in our home village of Barham?

Once the grapes were carefully harvested, our Winery Team employed expert techniques, such as pump-over and pigéage to extract the intense flavours and characteristics of the Pinot Noir juices. After completing primary fermentation, the wine was then drained off its skins into mostly old and some new French and American oak barrels, where it underwent malolactic fermentation to produce a balanced wine with a luxurious finish and a touch of spice. After six months ageing in barrels, the wine was lightly filtered and bottled in late spring 2024.

Ready to pour, this exquisite English red wine has wonderful ruby / garnet hue and displays notes of mulberry with violet, cherry and sweet spice aromas. On the palate there is ripe, red berry flavours with hints of forest floor. It is perfectly balanced with an elegant structure and silky tannins, leading to a lingering, textured finish. We are proud to say that all of our wines are vegan and vegetarian friendly.

Available to order by the bottle from £29.00 via: https://simpsonswine.com/

Read the details on our Store page to discover more about our Railway Hill Rosé magnum special offer – also made with 100% Pinot Noir. With our premium Q Class Pinot Noir 2022 Magnums available to order too. So many ways to toast the success of English Pinot Noir!

Today we are throwing back to this rather wonderful ‘Wonderland – Through the Looking Glass’ themed celebration to toast Anabela Chan’s 10th Anniversary.

A fellow Walpole ‘Brand of Tomorrow’, Anabela Chan is the first fine jewellery brand in the world to champion laboratory-grown gemstones with high jewellery designs, artisanal craftsmanship and a focus on ethical and sustainable innovations. Jeweller to the stars, her creations are worn and loved globally from Beyonce to Rihanna, Simone Biles to Taylor Swift.

Co-Founders Ruth and Charles Simpson were delighted to join Anabela to celebrate this very special occasion and we were honoured to have our wines poured on the night, including the very thematically appropriate Rabbit Hole Pinot Noir!

We are so pleased to share the hotly-anticipated, latest release of this wine with you this week and hope you will enjoy drinking it, as much as we have enjoyed crafting it.

Discover more about Anabela Chan via https://anabelachan.com/

Order our Rabbit Hole Pinot Noir 2023 via: https://simpsonswine.com/pages/shop-all


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Join us here on Friday 16th August, 18:30-20:30, for a wine tasting evening hosted by estate 🥂 Together we will taste our way through a selection of sparkling, white and rose straight from the garden of England. £40 per person that includes a glass of Simpsons bubbles on arrival, and a selection of cheese and charcuterie to enjoy with your wine tasting. Booking is essential so call us on 01304 793070 or message us on instagram or Facebook.

This summer, we are pleased to be able to share two wonderful offers on our Railway Hill Rosé 2022 magnums…

Spend over £100 on wine in our online store and claim a Railway Hill Rosé Magnum for free - Just add a magnum single bottle to your basket and it will become complimentary as you navigate your way through the checkout process.

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Enjoy a special ‘three for the price of two’ offer and order a trio of Railway Hill Rosé magnums for £80.00 in our limited edition pack, plus shipping.

The Railway Hill Rosé is a beautiful Provencal-style English rosé, which is created from 100% estate-grown Pinot Noir. Its delicate aromas and attractive colour capture the elegance of this exquisite wine. These magnums make for the perfect show-stopping centrepiece for your summer celebrations.

All of the details are available via our online store page: https://simpsonswine.com/pages/shop-all

Make the most of this exclusive offer this summer.

We are thrilled to announce the 2023 release of our iconic Rabbit Hole Pinot Noir.

This is the sixth incarnation of this highly-regarded Simpsons’ red wine, a light and expressive Kentish Pinot Noir, which has gained a cult following over the previous vintages and swiftly sells out. We are certain this latest release will both delight devotees and win-over new fans.

Exuding a true sense of place, this still Pinot Noir is created from fruit specifically selected for its maturity and concentration. This wine has a wonderful ruby / garnet hue and displays notes of mulberry with violet, cherry and sweet spice aromas. On the palate there is ripe, red berry flavours with hints of forest floor. It is perfectly balanced with an elegant structure and silky tannins, leading to a lingering, textured finish.

This vintage of Rabbit Hole Pinot Noir is truly exceptional, so be sure not to miss out on this superb Simpsons’ wine.

From £29.00 per bottle, discover more and place your order at: https://simpsonswine.com/pages/shop-all

Whilst we are all busy basking in the summer sunshine – our vines included – we’re already looking ahead to our harvest this autumn.

We are seeking passionate individuals to join us as Cellar Hands for this period, starting from 15 September and working through until mid-November. Harvest is always a really exciting time here on the Estate. Have you got what it takes to join our dynamic team to help craft our award-winning English wines?

For further details visit: https://www.winejobsengland.co.uk/wine-jobs/simpsons-wine-estate/england/harvest-cellar-hand/46259

We look forward to hearing from you!

Simpsons’ in the sunshine… it’s a yes from us!

We’re raising a glass to this midsummer glow, with plenty of exciting news to celebrate this coming week.

We’re looking forward to welcoming our guests for the Wine Tasting Experiences and our next Sunset Session event.

Plus, we have a new release to share and a special summertime offer for you… sign up to our mailing list via our website to be the first in the know!

www.simpsonswine.com

It truly has been the summer of sport and we have selected own medal-winning Flint Fields Blanc de Noirs to toast the closing weekend of the Olympics.

This premium Simpsons’ sparkling wine was crowned “National Champion – Best English Sparkling Wine” at the 2022 Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships and exemplifies English finesse and balance.

With a golden hue and a fine, persistent bead, this wine has luxurious, pâtisserie and citrus peel aromas. On the palate it shows precision and poise, with quince and rosehip notes, perfectly married with hints of frangipane and wonderful savoury nuances. It has a smooth, elegant finish.

We would highly recommend adding Flint Fields to your summer celebrations! Shop here : https://simpsonswine.com/pages/shop-all

Vineyard views at Golden Hour ✨

Nothing quite like a little sunset stroll in our Roman Road Vineyard in the height of summer.

For today’s we’re transporting you to the sun-soaked Kent coast.

Did you know that yesterday was National Oyster Day? We are not far from the picturesque seaside town of Whitstable, which is renowned for this delicious delicacy.

The town boasts some superb spots to enjoy their native oysters alongside some exquisite Simpsons’ wines, including The Whitstable Oyster Company or visiting The Offy to buy a bottle of our White Cliffs Blanc de Blancs to pop the cork at Wheelers Oyster Bar.

Alternatively, why not make a trip to Rocksalt - Restaurant and Bar in Folkestone and enjoy some perfectly paired seafood dishes with our still and sparkling wines.

Even more reason to join us for a food focussed adventure in the Wine Garden of England!



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Have you tried our Derringstone Pinot Meunier? This intriguing and truly unique ‘blanc de noirs’ has been vinified as a white wine.

This is the fifth release of this hugely gastronomic wine, so coveted by Sommeliers. The 2022 vintage from Simpsons’ Wine Estate was of exceptional quality and it really shines through in each of our carefully crafted wines, ready for your enjoyment. Plus, this iconic Simpsons’ wine features the chic and sustainable Vinolok glass stopper to add to the Derringstone’s allure and charm.

The Derringstone Pinot Menuier displays a pale gold hue, lightly tinged with a delicate pink, and offers a luxurious finish. On the nose, it is reminiscent of a Kentish orchard in the spring, with inviting aromas of pear and apple dancing with white blossom notes. On the palate there are hints of pear and red winter berries with a luxuriously mouth-filling texture and bright finish.

Place your order now : https://simpsonswine.com/pages/shop-all

Today we are raising a glass to our nearest and dearest to toast of the International Day of Friendship.

There’s nothing we like more than to share a bottle of Simpsons’ with friends on a sunny summer’s evening.

Our wines also make for perfect gifts to bring some cheer. Add a gift box and message to your order and allow us to do the rest.

Visit https://simpsonswine.com/pages/shop-all to select a bottle of still or sparkling Simpsons’ wine for someone special.



📸 Josh Carter

We are pleased and proud to announce that the total raised for Demelza Charity from our Summer Open House Event is £755.00.

Huge thanks to everyone who joined us on the day to raise a glass, as well as these superb funds for our chosen local charity.

Demelza delivers extraordinary care to extraordinary children who are facing serious or life-limiting conditions, throughout Kent, South East London and East Sussex. The charity is there to support them and their families at every step – from first diagnosis and for as long as they are needed.

We would also like to thank our partners for their support and adding to this wonderful summer celebration: Annie Brown Aromathérapie, Barretts Land Rover, Cheesemakers of Canterbury and Domaine de Sainte Rose. You can read all about this event in our latest journal post: https://simpsonswine.com/blogs/news/simpsons-summer-open-house-2024

We couldn’t have done it without you all and we hope you will join us in November for our Winter Open House Event. More details to follow, so be sure to sign up to our newsletter and keep an eye on our socials and website.

This sunshine Saturday has been keeping our glasses half full 🌞

There’s nothing quite like toasting summertime soirées with a glass or two of Simpsons’ award-winning still or sparkling wine.

Visit our online store to explore our exquisite English wines: https://simpsonswine.com/pages/shop-all

Ready to order by the bottle or case.

We are whisking you away on a voyage of British elegance and decadence via the Belmond British Pullman train this English Wine Wednesday.

Laura Richards has written a wonderful article for Club Oenologique to toast the launch of the British Pullman’s new schedule of day trips to wineries in the south of England. Not only do the destinations showcase the finest vineyard experiences for their guests, it is also all about the journey, as you enjoy perfectly paired English wines alongside the fine dining in your carriage.

This is a truly luxurious way to explore English wine and this opulent train journey provides the opportunity to slow down, reconnect and let time take on new meaning as you’re transported back to the Golden Age of travel.

We are thrilled to have our wines poured on board the British Pullman and we are really looking forward to welcoming their passengers to Simpsons’ next month on a very special wine tour.

Read Laura’s full article here: https://cluboenologique.com/story/belmond-british-pullman-english-wine-train-review/?utm_campaign=feed&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbio

Our Belmond experience is fully booked for this year, however do discover their full range of journeys and also keep an eye for our 2025 tour date to be released online too. https://www.belmond.com/trains/europe/uk/belmond-british-pullman/search-results

Picnic season is upon us… 🧺

What could be better than popping the cork on a nicely chilled bottle of our Roman Road Chardonnay to really bring that picnic perfection?

This wine is elegant and pure, with a distinctive mineral quality that you would expect from fruit grown on the iconic chalk soils of the North Downs.

Pale straw hued, with a complex matrix of lemon and honeysuckle, white peach, vanilla and flint on the nose, The Roman Road Chardonnay displays mouth-watering, ripe fruit intensity balanced with an elegant minerality, smooth macadamia nut texture and a long, lingering finish.

Pour yourself a glass to elevate your al fresco get-togethers – just add great company and a tasty picnic platter. Ideal with a cheeseboard, quiche, a summer peach salad or even a black truffle flavoured crisp or two… what’s your favourite picnic pairing?

Visit https://simpsonswine.com/pages/shop-all to order by the bottle or case.

We're thrilled to share the news that our Railway Hill Rosé won the Waitrose & Partners Trophy for 'Best Still Rosé' at the Wines of Great Britain 2024 Awards ceremony yesterday.

It was wonderful to raise a glass with our fellow producers and to celebrate the high-quality wines being produced here in Great Britain.

Our Railway Hill Rosé is crafted by our superbly talented team here in the heart of the Garden of England. It exudes the essence of an English summer’s day.

Delicate pink in colour, this Pinot Noir rosé has bright aromas of watermelon and crushed strawberries, with crisp, refreshing redcurrant flavours and a delightfully smooth texture and mouth-feel.

This accolade could not have come at a better time, as the sunshine returns and we look towards the summer holidays. So raise a glass with us and place your order by the bottle or case via: https://simpsonswine.com/pages/shop-all

Also available in magnum format too!

Last Minute Availability!

We have had two tickets become available for this Friday’s Sunset Session tour. These tours are always super popular and we have sold out again this season, so this is an exciting opportunity to join us!

We start with a vineyard tour at sunset with a glass of exquisite Simpsons’ sparkling wine.

Followed by a guided visit to the state-of-the art winery to discover more about the wonders of winemaking.

The evening concludes with a fun and informative tasting experience, complete with delicious paired platters, brimming with locally-sourced produce provided by Macknade.

Finish your visit with a flourish down the Simpsons’ “Fruit Chute” helter-skelter slide!

Book now via: https://simpsonswine.com/pages/experiences