Hambledon Vineyard

Hambledon Vineyard boasts a rich history as the first English commercial vineyard, established in the early 1950s by the Francophile Sir Guy Salisbury Jones. After a decline, Ian Kellett acquired the vineyard in 1999, and his dedicated investments have led to some of the country’s finest Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes. The appointment of renowned oenologist Hervé Jestin, a pioneer of organic viticulture and Cellar Master at Champagne Leclerc Briant, has revitalised Hambledon’s standing in the wine industry. Alongside winemakers Felix Gabillet and Sam Picton, Hervé crafts exquisite sparkling wines with a distinctive English flair. In 2023, we proudly became part owners of Hambledon in partnership with Symington Family Estates. This collaboration merges our longstanding family businesses and shared dedication to sustainable viticulture and winemaking.