Established in 1952 Hambledon Vineyard prides itself on a long and rich heritage of innovation in English winemaking. As England’s oldest vineyard, it is nestled within the ‘Cradle of Cricket’ in the picturesque village of Hambledon, Hampshire. The journey began in the summer of 1951 when Major-General Sir Guy Salisbury-Jones contemplated the field below Mill Down House with his stepson, John. Inspired by his passion for wine and after consultations with friends at the renowned Champagne House Pol Roger, Sir Guy planted various grape varieties in 1952. This endeavor marked the inception of England’s first commercial range of wines. Notably, the vineyard’s harvest of 1961 was a significant milestone in Hambledon’s history. Today, under the leadership of General Manager James Osborn and Winemaker Felix Gabillet, the team aims at producing the best English sparkling wines with minimal intervention, while continuing to develop the global recognition of England’s oldest commercial winery.