WINERY & GROUNDS

In 2017, the vendor started to explore agricultural ideas further and growing grapes struck him as an interesting challenge. The name originated from the Roman garrison of Calleva, being less than half a mile away from the site English viticulture was in the news winning medals around the world. The wine world was taking English wines far more seriously than ever before – and with good reason.

The fields are predominantly south-facing, the area to be planted always seemed to be warm and in 2018 he brought renowned vineyard experts to the site to give their opinions and advise on the suitability of the fields and terroir, soil samples were taken to ascertain the quality of the land. There were positive responses to all. A local vineyard manager brought along his vigneron who looked at the soil and agreed.