Mallard Point

When	Days	Hours
Tuesday & Thursday	Tue, Thu	10:00–16:00
Saturday	Sat	10:00–12:00

Significant correction -- previous entry had entirely the wrong days (Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat at 9am). Site consistently and repeatedly confirms Tuesday and Thursday 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-noon. Guided vineyard tours run Tue/Thu/Sat, March-September, finishing with a tutored tasting.

Opening hours can change for private events - it's always worth checking the vineyard's website before you visit.

What's the vibe?

Mallard Point is a family-run, single-estate vineyard and distillery based in Rutland. The focus is on small-scale, hands-on production, with an emphasis on sustainability, transparency, and learning about wine and spirit making in a rural setting.

Private Hire We welcome weddings and corporate events for exclusive use of the vineyard. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, we can work with you to create the right experience. Our packages include guided vineyard tours, wine and spirit tastings, talks with our founders, local artisan food pairings, and collaborative activities tailored to your group. Picnics You're welcome to enjoy a picnic in the vineyard. We offer local cheese and charcuterie boxes available for purchase, which you can enjoy seated inside or outdoors among the vines. Gift Shop Browse our selection of wines and vineyard gifts at the on-site shop.

Mallard Point is a single-estate “grape to glass” operation, with winemaking and distilling carried out on site at their Essendine vineyard. The vines were planted from 2019 onwards and are managed with a focus on cool-climate grape growing.

Wine Varieties:
Grape varieties grown include Bacchus, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignac and Cabernet Jura. These are used to produce a range of still wines and small-batch releases. Sparkling wine is also produced in limited quantities and is primarily available directly from the estate.

Spirits:
In addition to wine, Mallard Point operates an on-site distillery producing gin and other spirits using estate ingredients where possible.

Sustainability & Viticulture:
Sustainability underpins Mallard Point’s approach from vineyard to bottle. The estate practices minimal-intervention winemaking, including the use of native yeasts. A bottle return and reuse scheme operates for certain products to reduce packaging waste, and the vineyard is a member of The Porto Protocol, supporting climate action within the wine industry.

Address:
Mallard Point, Church Farm, Bourne Road, Essendine, Stamford, PE9 4LH.

By Car:
The vineyard is located in Essendine, Rutland, and is accessible by car with on-site parking available.

By Public Transport:
The nearest railway station is Stamford. From there, visitors can continue by taxi or local bus services to Essendine village, followed by a short walk to the vineyard.

Book train tickets in advance via Trainline.

Rutland and the surrounding area offer a range of places to explore:

Notable Restaurants:

• Hambleton Hall – Country house restaurant and hotel overlooking Rutland Water.
• Blossoms at Rutland Hall – Lakeside dining within the Rutland Hall estate.

Notable Hotels:

• Hambleton Hall – Luxury country house hotel on the Rutland Water peninsula.
• Rutland Hall Hotel – Lakeside hotel and lodge accommodation with access to Rutland Water.

Notable Attractions:

• Rutland Water – Large reservoir offering walking, cycling and outdoor activities.
• Burghley House – Elizabethan stately home near Stamford.

Other Vineyards:

• The Rutland Vineyard (Ketton)
• Abbey Vineyards – Lyndon Top Vineyard