Marks & Spencer healthcare range sourced from Chapel Down grapes
Marks and Spencer have launched an anti-ageing cream using grape pulp left over from our harvest at Chapel Down. The range of five anti-ageing products use reservatrol, a bi-product of wine...
View ArticleLargest bottle of English Sparkling wine auctioned for £12,500
Last year we produced the largest ever bottle of English sparkling wine to celebrate Turner Contemporary’s one millionth visitor in August 2013. The bottle was then signed by leading British artists...
View ArticleChapel Down has been officially named a CoolBrand®
Chapel Down has been officially named a CoolBrand®, in an influential annual initiative to identify the UK’s coolest brands. The CoolBrands® list follows a vote by a combination of 2,000 consumers and...
View ArticleChapel Down record-breaking £3.95m crowdfund success
Chapel Down secures £3.95m and over 1,470 new shareholders after having successfully completed our recent equity crowdfunding initiative. We managed to raise the maximum allowable amount of funds in...
View ArticleCurious beer now served at the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel
We are delighted to announce that we are now the official English wine and beer partner to the prestigious St Pancras Renaissance hotel. As part of the agreement, the trio of Curious beers will be...
View ArticleIntroducing Curious Apple Cider - made from 100% apples!
Introducing the latest addition to the Curious Drinks range - Curious Apple. A premium cider drawing inspiration from winemaking rather than cidermaking, Curious Apple is a pure expression of Kent...
View ArticleChapel Down receives royal visit from Duchess of Cornwall
Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cornwall, visited Chapel Down to celebrate our success in the 2014 UK Vineyards Association (UKVA) English and Welsh Wine of the Year Awards. The Duchess, who is...
View ArticleChapel Down celebrates record harvest in 2014
We are delighted to announce a bumper harvest this year with the summer’s sensational weather resulting in record-breaking volumes of exceptional quality fruit. Thanks to a long growing season,...
View ArticleChapel Down secures two new long-term land leases
Chapel Down has secured two long term land leases in Kent increasing the total under lease by 181 acres to 326 acres. The first site is at Street Farm in Boxley on the North Downs (131 acres) and the...
View ArticleChapel Down sponsors 'My Night with Reg' at the Apollo Theatre
We are thrilled to be supporting our friends at the Donmar Warehouse as they celebrate the 21st anniversary of the fantastic comedy ‘My Night With Reg’ with a limited season at the Apollo Theatre....
View ArticleThe Curious Brew Pop Up at the Tower Hotel Lawn Bar
We are pleased to be partnering with The Tower Hotel on London's Southbank to launch the 'Lawn Bar in partnership with Curious Brew'. Located at the foot of the iconic Tower Bridge, the Lawn Bar...
View ArticleChapel Down scoops three international gold wine awards
We are delighted to have been awarded three Gold Medals for our sparkling and still wines at international wine awards this month. The awards include: Chapel Down Blanc de Blancs 2009: Gold Medal,...
View ArticleEnjoy Curious Brew at the arts this summer
Curious Brew is being served at live performances across London this summer as part of our wider ongoing affiliation with The Arts. Performances include three of the mostly hotly anticipated...
View ArticleCurious Brew featured in The Telegraph (June 2015)
Drink Review: British Beers for Summerby Susy Atkins, 02 June 2015 "We all know hand-crafted, micro-brewed, bottled British beers are hip. They are headlining every food and music festival, and...
View ArticleVine Lease Holders Weekend 2015
We had a fantastic weekend welcoming over 300 guests to our annual Vine Lease Holders weekend. The celebratory three day event marked the end of the 2014 Vine Lease Scheme and we were delighted to...
View ArticleIntroducing Curious Brew Cans for the perfect summer serve
Just in time for summer, we have launched Curious Brew in 33cl cans to make it easier to enjoy whatever the occasion. The new canned version is easier to chill, lighter to carry and more...
View ArticleA curious cocktail as featured in The Guardian (July 2015)
Bottoms Up: Cocktails For Every Occasionby Jack Adair Bevan, The Guardian. 04 July 2015 "Here’s a selection of drinks for all summer occasions: wet, windy, cold or hotter than hot. Whether you need a...
View ArticleCurious Brew featured in The Independent on Sunday (July 2015)
Jane Peyton interview: Britain's Beer Sommelier of the Yearby Adam Jacques, Independent on Sunday. 05 July 2015 "Beer isn't just something you glug while watching the footie It's actually a much...
View ArticleChapel Down appoints Managing Director of Wines
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Harvey as our new Managing Director of Wines. Mark joins us from Moet Hennessy where he held senior positions including most recently Business...
View ArticleSummer Press Coverage 2015
THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2015 Wines of the Week - Chapel Down English Sparkling Rose NV: "Redolent of piquant late summer berries and the scent of hay and hedgerows. Ideal as a celebratory...
View ArticleChapel Down Winter Wine Indulgence Experience
The Winter Wine Indulgence package is new for 2015/16 and offers the perfect Christmas gift for any wine lover. The gift experience includes a tutored tasting of Chapel Down wines followed by a three...
View ArticleChapel Down is an Official Partner of the London Symphony Orchestra
We are delighted to announce our partnership with the London Symphony Orchestra as the Official Drinks Partner. The three year agreement will see our wines, beer and cider served at London Symphony...
View ArticleChapel Down toasts 33% sales rise in half year announcement
Chapel Down Group PLC is pleased to announce the Company’s Interim Results for the six month period ended 30 June 2015. Key highlights include:• Year on year sales up 33% to £3.25m (H1 2014: £2.44m)•...
View ArticleChapel Down served at the Real British Lunch with leading chefs
Earlier this month, we supported the Real British Lunch at Petersham Nurseries in celebration of British Food Fortnight. The lunch, organised by one of England’s finest butchers – HG Walters,...
View ArticleChapel Down Partners with The Rug Company and Paul Smith
The champion of eclectic British fashion Paul Smith describes his unique and much-coveted style as ‘classic with a twist’.His creations are infused with a genuine sense of humour and mischief which is...
View ArticleRecent Comments from guests to the Chapel Down winery
If you have had a particularly enjoyable visit to Chapel Down or would like to suggest improvements, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us on retail@chapeldown.com. You can also read our...
View ArticleChapel Down awarded 'Kent Drink Producer of the Year'
We are delighted to have been awarded 'Drink Producer of the Year' at the Kent Food & Drink Awards 2015. The award, which was voted for by readers of the Kent on Sunday newspaper and Kent Life...
View ArticleThe Curious Crowdfund: Become a Shareholder in our Beers & Ciders
We are pleased to announce that Curious Drinks Limited (“Curious Drinks”), our beer and cider business, plans to raise at least £1m through a placing and a crowdfunding campaign with Seedrs, one of the...
View ArticleIntroducing England's first orange wine: Chapel Down Orange Bacchus 2014
Chapel Down has this week released England’s first orange wine. The Chapel Down Orange Bacchus 2014 is the fifth single varietal Bacchus that Chapel Down produce and it is due to this extended...
View ArticleAnother excellent harvest for Chapel Down in 2015
We are pleased to report another highly successful harvest with the last fruit arriving at the winery on Thursday 29th October. The quality of the fruit this year has been excellent and 2015 produced...
View ArticleChapel Down Blanc de Blancs featured in The Independent's Christmas Gift Guide
Ultimate Gift Guide for Foodies this ChristmasThe Independent, 16 December 2016 "We've found the perfect presents for food-obsessed friends and relatives this Christmas... ...Chapel Down Blanc de...
View ArticleIntroducing England's first Albariño: Chapel Down Albariño 2014
Chapel Down has this week released England’s first single varietal Albariño. Chapel Down Albariño 2014 is sourced from Sandhurst vineyard, England’s only commercial Albariño vineyard where an acre of...
View ArticleVineyard Updates from our Viticulturalist, Richard Lewis
25 February 2016: Thursday 25rd February. The sun is shining, the birds are singing and there are fluffy clouds in the sky! Can this really be it? Is Spring actually around the corner? The daffodils...
View ArticleCelebrate London Beer Week with a free pint of Curious
We are partnering with the Smith & Whistle bar to celebrate this year's London Beer Week (22-28 February) with a number of exclusive offers. Throughout the week, visitors to the Smith &...
View ArticleOne of London Stock Exchange’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain 2016’
We are proud to have been featured in the London Stock Exchange’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain. The report, in its third year, seeks to recognise the UK’s fastest-growing and most dynamic small...
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