Eglantine Vineyard

A family owned vineyard since 1975, making award winning dessert wines.

https://www.eglantinevineyard.com

Ash Lane, Costock, LE12 6UX Get directions

Nearest station: East Midlands Parkway (9.0 miles).

Tasting room

Winery on site

Walking trail

Award-winning

Organic or sustainable

Open year-round

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What's the vibe

Eglantine Vineyard offers a truly personal and established vineyard experience, rooted in the long-standing passion of its founding family. Visitors can expect a tranquil, picturesque setting on a south-facing slope overlooking rolling countryside, embodying a genuine dedication to viticulture that spans decades.

Visiting information

Opening Hours:

The vineyard is generally open Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. For general wine sales, the vineyard shop is open on Saturdays between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. It's always advisable to phone ahead, particularly if traveling a significant distance, as the owners live on-site and availability can vary.Tours & Tastings:

Guided tours are held throughout the growing season, offering an informative talk in the vineyard and winery, followed by a tasting of four of Eglantine's wines. These experiences typically last 1.5 to 2 hours and include a complimentary welcome drink. Booking is essential as places fill quickly. Winery Open Days are also scheduled periodically.
Accessibility & Policies:

Children: While the vineyard is generally family-friendly, the winery environment and tours are suitable for over 18s only.
Dogs: The winery environment is not suitable for dogs during tours.
Wheelchair Access: Wheelchair access is possible in and around the winery, however, accessible toilets are not available.
Payment: Wine purchases made directly at the vineyard are cash or cheque only.

The Wine

Eglantine Vineyard produces a diverse range of wines from grapes grown on their south-facing slopes, including still white, sparkling white, still rosé, sparkling rosé, and still red wines. They also craft unique specialty wines such as a sweet and fruity Cherry Wine and a traditional Mead made from honey harvested from their own beehives. Their English Sparkling Wines are made using the traditional method, predominantly from Seyval and Madeleine Angevine grapes.

Awards:

The vineyard's flagship dessert wine, 'North Star', has garnered significant acclaim, winning numerous awards. The 2018 vintage of North Star recently received a Silver Medal at the Global Wine Masters competition, contributing to an impressive tally of 26 awards in total, including 12 Golds and four Trophies, across only eight vintages. This international recognition highlights its exceptional quality, noted for its fruity bouquet, smooth texture, and complex flavors of apricot, mango, and marmalade.

Viticulture & Winery:

Eglantine Vineyard cultivates a variety of grapes including Madeleine Angevine, Pinot Noir, Regent, Chardonnay, Seyval Blanc, Pinot Meunier, and Malbec. The grapes are transformed into wine at their purpose-built on-site winery, where Head Winemaker Tony Skuriat employs traditional methods. While Eglantine Vineyard embraces natural practices like bee-keeping, it is not formally certified as Organic or Regenerative.

Getting here

Eglantine Vineyard is located in Costock, Loughborough, LE12 6UX.

By Car:

The vineyard is situated just off the A60, the main road connecting Nottingham and Loughborough, at the top of Bunny Hill. Access is via Ash Lane, which is a single-track lane, so be prepared to give way to oncoming traffic. Free parking is available on site.

By Public Transport:

The Kinchbus 9 route serves the area, with a bus stop at the end of Ash Lane. From this stop, the vineyard is approximately a half-mile walk, taking less than 10 minutes. If planning to enjoy the wine tastings, it is advisable to pre-book a taxi for your return journey.

What's nearby

Other Vineyards:
- Hanwell Wine Estate (Hickling Pastures) - hanwellwine.co.uk.
- Walton Brook Vineyard (Walton on the Wolds) - waltonbrookvineyard.co.uk.
Notable Restaurants:
- The Generous Briton (Costock) - A traditional village pub offering hearty home-cooked meals. thegenerousbriton.com
- Caravelli (Loughborough) - A highly-rated Italian restaurant. caravelli.co.uk
Notable Hotels:
- The Manor House at Quorn (Loughborough) - A well-regarded hotel with a restaurant and garden. manorhouseatquorn.co.uk
- Burleigh Court Hotel (Loughborough) - A modern hotel offering leisure facilities. welcometo.lboro.ac.uk/conferences/venues/burleigh-court-hotel/
Notable Attractions:
- Six Acre Nurseries (Costock) - A community-run nursery with plants and a coffee shop. sixacrenurseries.co.uk
- Holme Pierrepont Country Park (Nottingham) - Home to the National Water Sports Centre. nwscnotts.com