Bacchus 2022
£17
Elderflower leads this dry, aromatic English white, with a light first impression and a surprisingly full, rounded finish. A friendly partner for poultry, salads and vegetable dishes.
c. 1990
Bishops Frome
The vineyard at Paunton Court was planted around 1990. When the current owners took over in 2005, the family chose to keep the vineyard and learnt to manage it themselves. Family members now share the work in the vineyard, winery and tasting room.
The south-facing vineyard lies on clay loam beside the River Frome, near Bishops Frome. The vines are pruned and harvested by hand, and sheep graze between the rows in winter. Hedgerows, woodland and a wildlife pond provide habitat, while the estate also uses biomass heating and solar power.
WINEMAKER
The family handles the winemaking as well as the vineyard work. Visitors often meet family members during tours and tastings.
The Collection
£17
Elderflower leads this dry, aromatic English white, with a light first impression and a surprisingly full, rounded finish. A friendly partner for poultry, salads and vegetable dishes.
£25
Pinot Noir and Seyval Blanc come together in a traditional-method fizz with a dry, biscuity finish and a generous, lively mousse. Proper celebration wine with a distinctly Herefordshire accent.
£17.50
A pale still rosé made from Pinot Noir grown at Frome Valley in Herefordshire.
Tours and tastings run from April to September and must be booked in advance.
Tickets are £30 per person. Children, dogs and non-drinkers are welcome; apple juice is available as an alternative. Free parking is provided. The vineyard is wheelchair accessible, although there is no disabled toilet.