Our Vineyard

Mewstone Vineyard

The Mewstone Vineyard lies on gently north-facing slopes that capture the cool southern sunshine and benefit from protection against prevailing westerlies by the hills behind. Our soils are primarily sandy loam over sandy clay, underpinned by Jurassic dolerite. There are small areas of quartz sandstone influence, and as the vineyard runs down toward the coast, the soils become more weathered and lighter in texture. These conditions — combined with the site’s proximity to the water — moderate temperatures and extend the growing season, allowing for slow, even ripening and exceptional fruit purity.

The vineyard is hand-pruned and the fruit hand-picked. We manage the vineyard from the ground up, with a strong focus on soil health and vine balance. Through extensive use of mulches, composts, and compost teas, we’ve been able to continually improve soil vitality and reduce the need for irrigation — the clay-rich subsoils and reliable rainfall help sustain the vines naturally. We think you can taste the difference.