Hencote Wines Awarded Silver and Bronze at Decanter World Wine Awards
We are delighted to announce that three of our 2018 vintage wines have achieved a Silver and Bronze medals at the Decanter World Wine Awards! The Awards are one of the most prestigious international wine competitions, with over 16,000 wines entered...
Vineyard Update – Budburst, Frost Nights and the Start of the 2020 Vintage!
We hope you’ve all been taking the time to enjoy the warm weather we’ve been having recently. We certainly have and so have our vines as budburst has now begun, signifying the start of the 2020 Vintage!
Whereas much of the Old Wine World...
Vineyard Update – preparing the vines for the upcoming 2020 vintage
The past few weeks have presented a profound change to daily life for everyone across the UK. At Hencote, we have had to close our entire Estate to the public for the first time since our opening, including our restaurant The View, our Accommodation...
No matter what style of sparkling wine, it is indeed the sparkle that is all-important. The bubble is dissolved carbon dioxide and it is the persistence, intensity and finesse of this that sets the quality of sparkling wine’s effervescence...
Whilst our Estate remains closed to the public our online wine shop is still open and today we have launched our new look online wine shop. Here you will be able to purchase all Hencote wines, including our Lifestyle and Estate range as well as our...
Dear Guests of Hencote,
On Monday 16th March, the British Government announced an escalation of ‘social distancing’ measures that strongly advised all members of the public to avoid non-essential social contact that included visiting theatres,...
Vineyard and winery technology is always evolving, but traditionally the winemaking process has not changed in over 5000 years.
Wine is made when grapes are harvested and pressed, natural yeast transforms the mixture through the process of...
With the cold weather lingering why not relax in our lounge with a glass of wine – red wine. People often associate red wine with heartier foods such as roasts, chilli, Bolognese or stews. These winter warmers often complement a range of red...
Shrewsbury and the surrounding areas of Shropshire have suffered over the last few weeks with torrential rain sparking rising floodwaters.
The River Severn has not been this high in 20-years and has already forced some local businesses to close and...
Whether your looking to join us for our A La Carte menu, Sunday Lunch, Weekend Brunch or our Evening Tasting Menus, we have something for everyone at Hencote
We’ve taken great care to ensure our guests’ safety in these times. We want you to come up to Hencote and kick back, taking in some of the most spectacular views available anywhere whilst enjoying our award-winning wines and great food.
Stunning panoramic views over the Hencote vineyard and beyond to the Shrewsbury & Shropshire landscape, make the Balcony the perfect place to sit back and relax at Hencote on an evening.
the Grange is a spacious holiday home that can accommodate up to fourteen guests and is the perfect vineyard accommodation for hosting family getaways, romantic weekend breaks and corporate retreats.
Relax in luxury and comfort in our Safari Lodge Glamping Village. Whether on your own private veranda, woodfired hottub or curled up by the logburner, our Glamping Lodges allow you to relax and unwind in seclusion and comfort.
Head down to our Shropshire vineyard with friends and family to take part in a vineyard tour that is as educational as it is enjoyable. Wine is our passion and our vineyard tours give us an opportunity to share that passion with visitors.
Our ‘adopt a vine’ gift pack gives wine lovers the opportunity to oversee their very own part of the Hencote vineyard. Buy a vine adoption package for a friend, family member or colleague and treat them to an active role in the winemaking process.