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We are all a-sparkle…. Do join us on the weekend of 6th – 7th Decemberfor inspired festive shopping for the wine-lovers and other loves of your life. Set the scene; a flickering fire; a sip of Cuvée; a nibble of mince pie.High Clandon’s Glass Barn fizzes with vintage sparkling Cuvée, Magnums, Gift Hampers,Cupid Blue Gin, […]
Can you sense it? Autumn is here, winter is coming. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ […]
Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame hosted an exclusive Thai dining event with Chef Chariya Khattiyot, MasterChef UK 2023 Champion, at its London riverside pub, The Samuel Pepys on Thursday (November 6). More than 30 guests attended the event, enjoying a bespoke three-course menu curated by Chef Chariya to showcase the vibrant flavours […]
Christmas is a special time at the brewery. A time to look forward to a new year and new beers, a time to look back at what we’ve achieved. For 2025, we decided to release a pair of beers that sum up both parts of this equation. First up is the new: Hōne’s Red IPA […]
Our winter beer & music festival is back for its second year on Saturday 29th November 2pm til 8pm, here at the brewery and our newly refurbished Tap Room in Bowburn North Industrial Estate, just outside of Durham city and 1 minute from Junction 61 A1M. Those who’ve been before know it will be a […]
Not that we have any doubts about you guys knowing what to do with 24 delicious craft ciders!! BUT, please do HURRY along if you want one. We have sold more, and yet made less, so we have fewer than 80 left to go this year. Don’t miss out. Loads of the 24 […]
Like many UK vineyards, we picked our grapes several weeks earlier than usual this year. The lack of spring frosts combined with the warm, dry, extended summer meant that most vineyards achieved really high sugar levels ahead of schedule. The grapes looked amazing and were noticeably sweeter with complimentary acidity so we’re really excited to taste the wines they produce! […]
Seven of the UK’s leading winemakers are coming to town to share with consumers their visions in a new series of mid-week tasting dinners. In a UK first, the award-winning Artisan & Vine wine bar is teaming up with DrinkBritain.com to launch a Best of English Meet the Winemaker series of events. Taking over Artisan & Vine’s popular Wednesday evening slot, […]
The health benefits of trees, the true definition of cider, and the need for electoral reform. A hustings with a difference hit the bustling high street of Ledbury on Saturday. In the wake of the publication of the National Association of Cider Makers’ manifesto, Greggs Pit founder and cidermaker James Marsden, invited the General Election candidates to […]
Months ago, one chilly morning in January, I was lucky enough to join a fellow band of crafters to help Tom Oliver blend his latest vintage cider. He and his team – Jaroslav and Dave take a bow – had done the hard work, tasting through over 250 barrels to see which 17 to bring to the […]
