Bluestone Vineyard Ltd

A Wiltshire vineyard where fine English sparkling wines are crafted amidst the charm of a rare breeds farm, complete with roaming peacocks and even alpaca tours.

https://www.bluestonevineyards.co.uk

Amesbury Road, Cholderton, SP4 0EW Get directions

Nearest station: Grateley (3.0 miles).

Public tours

Private tours

Self-guided tours

Tasting room

Dog friendly

Child friendly

Online shop

Walking trail

Disabled access

Award-winning

Hosts weddings

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What's the vibe

Nestled within the picturesque Wiltshire countryside, Bluestone Vineyards offers a refined yet relaxed atmosphere, focused on crafting premium English sparkling wines. Sharing its home with a rare breeds farm, visitors can enjoy a unique blend of vineyard elegance and charming rural life.

Visiting information

Open Year-Round: Bluestone Vineyards is open throughout the year, though tours are seasonal. Private group bookings can be accommodated year-round.Tours & Tastings:

Signature Tour & Wine Tasting: Available from April to October and on special winter dates, this comprehensive experience lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes and costs £30 per guest. Pre-booking is essential.
Sip & Stroll Tour: Offered from April to October, this combined guided tasting and tour is 40 minutes long and costs £20 per guest.
Self-Guided Tour: Available all year, explore the vineyards at your own pace for £6 per guest.

Casual Visits: The Cellar Door welcomes casual tastings and bottle sales, though appointments are appreciated.
Dining: Delicious locally sourced and homemade dining options are available by pre-booking with 72 hours' notice. Choices include a Signature Lunch Platter, Bluestone Picnic, and Sparkling Afternoon Tea. A cafe is also associated with the adjacent Farm Park.
Special Events: The vineyard hosts various events and is available for weddings, stag and hen parties, and private group bookings.
Children: Families are welcome, and child-friendly tastings (non-alcoholic) can be arranged with prior notice.
Accommodation: There is no accommodation directly on the vineyard site.

The Wine

Bluestone Vineyards specialises in producing high-quality English Sparkling Wines, primarily from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes grown on their 10-acre estate. Their limited release 'English fizz' range includes the Premier Cuvée, Cuvée Rosé, Blanc de Noirs, Premier Rosé, and Saignée Rosé. The vineyard consistently earns recognition for its exceptional wines, notably receiving two Silver Medals for their Premier Cuvée 2019 and Cuvée Rosé 2019 at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2024. Their Blanc de Noirs 2019 has also been awarded Platinum status.

The vineyard adopts a holistic approach to regenerative farming and focuses on minimal intervention viticulture. They use practices such as targeted spraying based on spore capturing and weather systems to manage the vines effectively, ensuring preventive measures are only used when necessary. The estate also leverages natural resources, using water from an inherited borehole and operating on solar power. While not certified organic (as they believe it would require excessive copper sulphate in their climate), their methods aim to promote biodiversity and healthier soils, including allowing chalk grassland to thrive between the vines.

Bluestone Vineyards operates its own winery, with grapes hand-harvested and vinified on site to produce their distinctive Cuvées.

Getting here

By Car
Use postcode SP4 0EW. The vineyard is located on the same premises as Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm Park, situated directly off the A303 between Amesbury and Andover. It is advised to take the junction for Cholderton village and follow the brown tourist signs, as some sat navs may direct you to a dangerous turning off the A303.

By Public Transport
The nearest public transport is the Salisbury Reds Bus number 66 to The Crown Inn stop. From there, it is approximately a 1-mile walk (about 20 minutes) to the vineyard.

What's nearby

Notable Attractions:
- Stonehenge World Heritage Site: This iconic prehistoric monument is just a few minutes' drive from the vineyard.
- Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm Park: Located on the same premises as Bluestone Vineyards, offering a chance to see rare animals, including roaming peacocks and alpaca tours.
Notable Hotels:
- The George Inn Middle Wallop: A charming traditional inn offering comfortable accommodation.
- The Great Bustard: Known for its excellent restaurant, this hotel also provides a notable stay in the Salisbury area.
Notable Restaurants:
- Allium: An independent, family-run restaurant in Salisbury city centre, serving modern British cuisine with a focus on local produce and offering vegan wine options.
- The Great Bustard: Located just five miles north of Salisbury, this restaurant is celebrated for its sophisticated farm-to-table dining and has received critical acclaim.