Offbeat Wines
At this English winery, two former marine biologists now apply their deep understanding of the natural world to crafting celebrated low-intervention wines.
https://www.ukoffbeatwines.co.
Botley's Farm, Wick Ln, Downton SP5 3NW
Directions
Nearest station: Salisbury (6.9 miles).
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What's the vibe?
Offbeat Wines is a small, independent English wine producer based in Wiltshire, focused on experimental, small-batch wines made with a minimal-intervention mindset. The emphasis is on creativity, hands-on winemaking, and producing wines that reflect individual vintages and approaches rather than a fixed house style.
Visiting information
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Tours and Tastings: Offbeat Wines does not operate regular public opening hours. Visits, tastings, and cellar door sales are available by prior arrangement only and must be booked in advance.
Availability for tastings or events varies, and visitors are advised to contact Offbeat Wines directly to enquire about possible visit dates.
Availability for tastings or events varies, and visitors are advised to contact Offbeat Wines directly to enquire about possible visit dates.
The Wine
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Offbeat Wines produces a small range of English wines in limited quantities, including still wines and pét-nat styles. Winemaking is carried out with a low-intervention approach, allowing each wine to develop naturally with minimal handling.
Wine production takes place on site at Botley’s Farm. The focus is on experimentation and flexibility rather than a fixed portfolio, and wines may vary from year to year depending on fruit and conditions.
Wine production takes place on site at Botley’s Farm. The focus is on experimentation and flexibility rather than a fixed portfolio, and wines may vary from year to year depending on fruit and conditions.
Getting here
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By Car
Offbeat Wines is based at Botley’s Farm, Wick Lane, Downton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3NX. The site is located near Downton village and is best accessed by car.
By Public Transport
The nearest mainline station is Salisbury. From there, onward travel to Downton is typically by taxi or local bus services.
Offbeat Wines is based at Botley’s Farm, Wick Lane, Downton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3NX. The site is located near Downton village and is best accessed by car.
By Public Transport
The nearest mainline station is Salisbury. From there, onward travel to Downton is typically by taxi or local bus services.
What's nearby
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Here are some nearby points of interest around Salisbury and the surrounding area:
- Other Vineyards:
- Bluestone Vineyards
- Southcott Vineyard
- Notable Restaurants:
- Notable Hotels:
- Milford Hall Hotel – Hotel near Salisbury city centre.
- The Legacy Rose & Crown – Riverside hotel in Salisbury.
- Notable Attractions:
- Salisbury Cathedral – Historic cathedral with a medieval spire.
- Old Sarum – Historic hillfort and archaeological site.
