Pushing English boundaries: Hampshire’s Black Chalk unveils 89.6 magnum

At one of Shoreditch’s newest culinary offerings, Tavern, Black Chalk winemakers Zoë Driver and Jacob Leadley showcased their latest creation – a magnum blanc de blancs from 2020 named 89.6.

Black Chalk reports on bumper early harvest

Black Chalk has released its harvest report for 2025 detailing an early, high-yield and high quality harvest. 

Black Chalk predicts production could double in boom 2025 harvest

A recent visit to Black Chalk vineyard and winery in Hampshire’s Test Valley highlighted that a bumper harvest could be on the way for the English wine sector.

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

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.

Black Chalk targets growth with appointment of Neil Irvine

Hampshire wine estate Black Chalk has announced the addition of Neil Irvine to the newly created role of sales director. The onboarding comes as the producer seeks to boost sales growth.

Lea & Sandeman expands English wine range with Black Chalk addition

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.

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

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

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

Black Chalk to market two versions of its signature vintage cuvées

Hampshire-based Black Chalk has unveiled plans to release two distinct interpretations of its Classic and Wild Rosé wines, based on the same vintage.

Black Chalk and Wine GB recreate social media push

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.  

Black Chalk enters Japanese market

English wine producer Black Chalk has secured distribution in Japan in a move driven by Black Chalk director and investor, Kenya Matsumoto.   

English wine initiative reaches 13 million consumers

The #theBIGenglishwinegoodfriday initiative has been hailed an "unmitigated success" by English and Welsh wineries, reaching 13 million consumers.  

Wine tourism website launches online wine shop to help during coronavirus

Wine Cellar Door, the website set up to help people find visitor-friendly vineyards in the UK, has launched an online wine shop. 

Black Chalk tweet evolves into support initiative for English wine industry

Black Chalk winemaker Jacob Leadley has inadvertently started a support initiative for the English wine industry.

Black Chalk expands into vineyards

Hampshire winery Black Chalk has leased four vineyard sites from Fullerton Estate in the Test Valley.

Black Chalk secures £1.5m investment for new winery

English wine producer Black Chalk is poised to expand significantly following the business securing investment from two new backers alongside additional investment from the current directors and an EU fund to the combined tune of £1.5m.