Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Q&A: Jacob Leadley, CEO and winemaker, Black Chalk Wine

Published: 28 July, 2025

Hamish Graham caught up with Jacob Leadley from Black Chalk Wine in Hampshire to talk minimal intervention and why it’s ultimately all about the people.

Lea & Sandeman expands English wine range with Black Chalk addition

Published: 08 October, 2024

Lea & Sandeman has expanded its 30-producer sparkling wine portfolio with the addition of Hampshire-based Black Chalk. The Test Valley winery becomes the independent wine merchant and wholesaler’s main on-trade partner for English wines.

Bouncing Back Q&A: Jacob Leadley, CEO & winemaker, Black Chalk Wine

Published: 15 December, 2021

Continuing our seasonal Bouncing Back Q&A series, Jacob Leadley takes stock of the challenges and lessons of 2021 and considers the path ahead for the trade.

WineGB Wessex appoints Jacob Leadley as new chair

Published: 13 October, 2021

WineGB Wessex has appointed Black Chalk winemaker and CEO Jacob Leadley as its new chair from 9 November.

Black Chalk and Wine GB recreate social media push

Published: 25 February, 2021

Jacob Leadley, CEO and winemaker of Black Chalk, and Wine GB have announced plans for this year’s Easter weekend initiative to support the English wine industry.