Candover Brook, an award-winning vineyard in the heart of the Hampshire countryside, marked English Wine Week 2025 with the release of its new short film. “A Year in the Life of a Vineyard,” is a cinematic glimpse into its purposeful approach to regenerative viticulture.
Spanning just five hectares, Candover Brook is founded on a commitment to soil health, biodiversity, and slow, sustainable excellence. The vineyard is redefining what it means to produce English sparkling wine with purpose.
The film follows the vineyard through the seasons, capturing the quiet rhythm of regenerative farming and the life it nurtures both above and below ground. “A Year in the Life of a Vineyard” was made by renowned British documentary maker Jess Bassett, who spent a year following the vineyard team.
Candover Brook co-owner Mark Sainsbury said: “Working with Jess was a complete joy and we are delighted with the outcome. It’s a proud feeling to see our hard work and passion captured in such a beautiful film. We hope that our respect for the land and our community connects us and our award winning wines to a new audience.”
Screenings are being held at select venues that share Candover Brook’s values of craft, care, and conscious living for example, The Anvil and The Ropley Film Society in Hampshire. Later this year, the film will be available on the vineyard’s newly launched YouTube channel, which offers an inside look at this rare and remarkable estate.
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