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Shepherds Huts Project
Our business does not stand still and for sometime we have been exploring the idea of adding holiday accommodation to our visitor offer and improve the financial sustainability for the future. So, over the past 18 months we have been working to install two shepherds huts in the vineyard It’s not been easy. We first […]
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2024 (so far)
It’s always fun and games when it comes to English grape growing. After a remarkably dry January, it feels like it hasn’t stopped raining since. We’ve experienced some wet vintages since our family moved in in 2017 (2021 comes to mind), but this winter has been something else. We are a remarkably well drained vineyard, […]
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Cellar door SHOP
We know you come to us for wine, but did you also know that we stock a small range of other delights? As our season starts all over again, we thought we’d add some fabulous new lines to our range. The highlight of the additions has to be the grape-derived skincare by Pelegrims. We (Bev) […]
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Budburst (just about)
For these last couple of weeks, British vineyards have been waking up to the surprise of budburst. Usually we would experience this later on in the month, but all of the surprisingly mild weather (between all the rain) means buds are waking up early. This would be unquestionably good news in a less marginal climate, […]
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Piquette
It’s FINALLY time to talk about it! We make Piquette. In fact we’ve been experimenting with Piquette for 3 years now. Some of you will already know this (you taste it in the winery on our vineyard tours), but for most this will be the first time you’ve ever heard of the word. Why are […]
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Environment and Sustainability Policy & Action Plan 2023-2024
Since taking over the vineyard in 2017 we have had a clear ethos. We believe that Astley Vineyard is not just a wine making destination but should be a sanctuary for nature, a catalyst for community development, and a forerunner in environmental stewardship. We are committed to protecting and enhancing our estate and the environment […]
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Visit Worcestershire Awards – Winner of Winners
We are delighted – flabbergasted even – to announce that we were awarded Visit Worcestershire’s: 🏆 Winner of Winners🥇 Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable business of the year🥈 Highly Commended Experience of the year We are so inspired by the businesses from our region, so to come away with these awards is truly humbling. Tim & […]
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Wild flower research
Today we sowed the seeds for an exciting wildflower experiment. Led by Duncan Westbury from The University of Worcester, this trial aims to find out how strips of wildflowers can practically aid vineyards. Firstly, the seed mix and sowing density are being tested. Some rows were planted with “off the shelf” seed blends, whilst others contained a […]
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We’re solar powered
It’s been a long time coming, but we now have our own solar array! It’s something we’ve been meaning to do for years as the benefits are obvious – we were just waiting for the technology to improve, and for some funding to become available. Our winery & warehouse roofs now power our entire site; […]
