When we bought the vineyard in 2022, it was sadly classed as abandoned. It hadn’t been pruned, and the rails and wires were broken and rotten.

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Our first task was to re-post and re-wire the entire vineyard, followed by a hard prune in January. It was a nerve-racking moment, as the vines had endured years of uncontrolled growth. Fortunately, we had a fantastic mentor to guide us through the process. We also had the soil tested by a specialist agronomist, and the results were encouraging.

In spring 2023, we planted 600 new vines — filling in gaps and replanting whole rows where the original vines had died. We introduced seven varieties, both red and white, in the hope of creating an interesting harvest and a well-balanced field wine.

In 2024, we planted another 600 vines, this time focusing mainly on a white grape variety. That same spring, we also built our small on-site winery — allowing us to produce our wine sustainably and providing a space where we can educate and entertain visitors.