Light, fragrant, and utterly British — elderflower wine is one of the finest country wines you can make. Delicate floral notes with a hint of muscat. Ready in as little as 6 months.
A springtime classic that turns a garden pest into something truly special. Golden, honey-like, and uniquely flavoured — worth the effort of picking those petals.
Rich, deeply coloured, and full-bodied — elderberry wine is often called the Englishman's grape. Outstanding with red meat when matured for 2+ years.
Free from the hedgerows and utterly delicious — blackberry wine is one of the most rewarding wines a beginner can make. Fruity, approachable, and ready relatively quickly.
The green gooseberry makes a wonderfully crisp, dry white wine — often compared to a modest Sauvignon Blanc. One of the most food-friendly country wines.
Deep, intensely flavoured and rich — blackcurrant wine is essentially cassis in wine form. Superb with game and aged cheese.
Rich, orange-coloured wine from the dog rose — a traditional British country wine with a distinctive fruity character. Best made in autumn after the first frosts.
Summer strawberries make a delicate, fragrant rosé-style wine. Use the ripest, most fragrant berries you can find for the best results.
A blend of whatever the British autumn hedgerow offers — blackberry, elderberry, rosehip, sloe, and more. Every vintage is unique.
A celebration of British summer — raspberries, strawberries, and redcurrants in a bright, fragrant rosé-style wine.
The other side of sloe gin — these tart little berries make a tannic, complex wine that rewards long maturation. One for the patient winemaker.
Vibrant, aromatic, and absolutely delicious — raspberry wine is one of the finest fruit wines you can make. Best drunk relatively young.
One of the finest country wines Britain produces. Rich, complex, and worth the wait — damson wine at 2+ years rivals many commercial wines.
Garden plums make a rich, full-bodied wine with beautiful colour. Excellent with cheese and charcuterie. A great way to use a glut from the garden.
Whether you use morello, sweet, or wild cherries, cherry wine is a delight — fruity, perfumed, and beautifully coloured.
Garden rhubarb makes a surprisingly delicate, pale pink wine with a pleasantly tart finish. Best drunk young and slightly chilled.
A traditional English country wine with a surprisingly smooth, almost sherry-like quality. One of the best vegetable wines — and a great way to use up a winter glut.