As the end of one decade passes the start of a new one brings exciting plans here at Hencote – where everything starts in the vineyard. The weather in January has been unforgiving at times and our vineyard team has battled the elements as they go through the pre-pruning phase. Pre-pruning This process involves trimming […]
If you’re a seasoned wine lover you may have already heard the term Old and New World wine – if not then below we explain the difference between the two. New World and Old World is a reference to the geographical location of the regions the wine is made. Old World refers to wines from […]
With the new decade on the horizon what better way to spend the first day of 2020 than with family and friends here at Hencote. We’ll be open New Year’s Day and we’re putting on a special brunch for all our guests and diners. The brunch will run from 10 am – 12:30 pm and […]
We’ve got some great news. We have been shortlisted for Camping, Glamping, Holiday Park of the Year at the inaugural West Midlands Tourism Awards. 2019 has been a fantastic year for everyone at Hencote. We’ve celebrated the first birthday of The View Restaurant, Bar & Balcony and successfully released a number of estate wines – […]
There’s nothing better than sipping a crisp glass of sparkling wine, especially when you’re toasting the festive season and the end of a decade. With so many different styles of sparkling wine, how do you choose the one that suits your tastebuds? We caught up with our winemaker Gavin to ask him for his top […]
Barcelona is a popular destination for people looking for that perfect city break. A chance to take in the sights of the historic city and sample all its culinary delights – and we want to give two people that chance. The Alma Spa Hotel Barcelona is one of the most exclusive and prestigious in the […]
When it comes to the midweek or weekend getaway camping might not be everyone’s cup of tea. But glamping, now here’s a trend that has exploded in popularity over the last few years. More people are switching their leaking tents and pop up stoves in favour of hot tubs, wood burners and relaxing views. Luxury […]
We are delighted to announce that our Evolution Sparkling wine was recently a bronze medal winner at the International Wine Challenge. The challenge which is in its 36th year is accepted as one of the most popular wine competitions. IWC judges assess every wine in a blind tasting which means judges are not able to see […]
Last night saw the launch of our inaugural estate red wine, the Mark I. The event was a preview for our wine club members and there was excited anticipation with guests wanting to taste the new vintage. The evening started with an Evolution sparkling wine reception and bar snacks before general manager Mark Stevens and […]
This New Year’s Eve Hencote Estate is taking a trip back to the 1920s with our Great Gatsby themed gala. The 1920s was an era also known as the Roaring 20s or the Jazz Age, where prohibition was being enforced in America and speakeasy bars were common. We can assure you that our estate wines […]
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