Blog
May
5
2020
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...
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Apr
8
2020
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...
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Mar
25
2020
What makes a great sparkling wine?
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...
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Mar
24
2020
New look online wine shop
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...
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Mar
19
2020
Coronavirus Update
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,...
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Mar
11
2020
Hencote and The Art of The Amphora
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...
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Mar
2
2020
Four great red wines for the colder weather
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...
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Feb
27
2020
In The Vineyard – February
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...
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Feb
2
2020
February events at Hencote
February is the month when romance blossoms and winter is on the final stretch before spring.
Along with Valentine’s Day, we have two other events planned for wine connoisseurs and foodies everywhere – a wine tasting and a wine...
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