Shropshire Vineyard

Moulded by the glaciers of the Triassic Age, the land upon which the Hencote vineyard sits is rich with history. The discovery of Roman remains nearby suggests it was settled as long ago as the 2nd century. In the time since, the land has performed a number of functions: it has supported orchards, pasture and arable land, as well as a farmhouse. In 2015, when we planted 18,000 vines, it began life as a vineyard. Whilst its function has evolved over the years, the landscape has remained essentially unchanged.

On our vineyard tours, guests have the opportunity to not only marvel in the majesty of their surroundings, but soak up our own passion for wine. Educational, as well as exciting, you’ll learn about the benefits of our precision management approach to viticulture and depending on the time of year, have the chance to try some of the growing grapes. Surveying the equipment in the winery, you’ll gain an understanding of the philosophies that govern our approach to winemaking. And, of course, no vineyard tour would be complete without a wine tasting component: you’ll sample a range of quality English wines.