Chapel Down Considers Sale to Fund Major Expansion Amid English Wine Boom

Largest UK winemaker explores strategic review to finance new vineyards and a state-of-the-art winery by 2026.

Chapel Down aims to raise £30 million for expansion through a potential sale or new investments.
The company plans to build a new winery near Canterbury and expand vineyards in the North Downs of Kent.
Warmer UK temperatures have boosted local wine production, attracting significant investments.
Chapel Down reported a 14% sales increase in 2023, driven by high demand for its sparkling wines.
The strategic review could result in Chapel Down leaving the Alternative Investments Market after just seven months.