Tours
Our Ethos. Winding Wood Vineyard is a certified organic and biodynamic vineyard that produces English sparkling wine. We are ‘boutique’ in the sense that we have just two small fields of vines. However, we think small can be beautiful. We take infinite care over each vine as we know that our wine maker only wants the best grapes. The wines have won many gold medals and in 2024 we achieved the top trophy at two national wine competitions.
The vineyard. Our tour typically kicks off in the yard of what was an ancient farmstead dating back to Anglo Saxon times. After a brief history of farm and the vineyard, which was planted in 2012, we take a short walk to inspect at close quarters the chardonnay and pinot noir vines, taking in what stage we are at in the growing season; how we are preparing for harvest, and discussions of biodynamic and organic viticulture versus conventional grape growing.
The tasting room. This forms part of a beautiful oak-framed 18th century threshing barn overlooking the vineyard. Whilst sampling our three cuvées, we talk in depth about the various stages of winemaking: from harvest to the Traditional Method used at our winery in Salisbury. The Tasting Room is furnished with various display boards, diagrams, and samples of our biodynamic applications, each linked to a stage of production, offering a multisensory experience.
GROUP TOURS AND TASTINGS
These run on Saturday afternoons (as per the calendar below) during the summer months, May to October. They Include a tour of the vines plus the tasting of 3 of our award-winning sparkling wines: a brut, a brut rosé, and a demi-sec. Duration 1.5 hours. Check on the tour timetable for space availability. Run by the owners or a colleague who works with the vines. £30/person
FROM THE VISITORS’ BOOK
BOOKING DATES
We finished harvesting on 5th October and are now closed for tours until April 2026.
Thank you to all those that came to visit us this season. We much enjoyed showing you our vines and offering you a tasting of our sparkling wines.
Come and see us again soon
Private tours and tastings
Minimum group of 8 people with optional lunch of breads, charcuterie, cheeses and fruit. These are available mid-week and run by one of the owners, from May to October. Includes a tour of the vines plus the tasting of 3 of our award-winning sparkling wines: a brut, a brut rosé, and a demi-sec. £35/person with the option of lunch at £15/person. Contact the vineyard for more details. We can also run these in the early evening if preferred. Duration 1.5 – 2.5 hrs.
Corporate events
We have recently joined forces with a local wine events business, Wine With Polly, to launch a bespoke offering to companies seeking a special venue for corporate gatherings, client appreciation events, team-building experiences, or simply an away day from the office. We can create a package for each business to suit, be it a wine tasting experience, wine tours, blind tastings, talks on the exciting English wine scene, particularly the organic and regenerative practices employed at Winding Wood. We partner with a trusted local chef who provides gourmet menus that complement our wines for either lunches or early evening dinners. These can be run over a half day or full day. Enquire direct with Christopher Cooke at the vineyard at hello@windingwoodvineyard.co.uk or Polly Gibson at polly@winewithpolly.co.uk . See Polly’s many reviews from happy clients at winewithpolly.co.uk/reviews
We produce only English sparkling wine.
While we do not make the wine here ourselves we are intimately involved at every stage of its making. We will take you through all the processes that occur at the winery (based just outside Salisbury). There will be a display board of the winery equipment and the processes the grapes go through from vine to wine.
