Guillaume runs both vineyard and winery at this homely New Forest estate, and the tour is as intimate as it gets. The two-hectare patch may be modest, but even seasoned wine lovers will come away with fresh perspective on English winemaking. You’ll sample a wide range, from lesser used varietals to one of England’s few orange wines. The 2022 Bacchus Orange spent 18 days on the skins then aged a year in a 500 litre barrel and ripples with floral, citrus, and sweet spice aromas that linger on the palate. Supporting a small, creative winemaker is a noble thing, but learning from a passionate oenologist while sipping from one of only 630 bottles and nibbling at carefully paired local cheeses? That’s quite another. Vinebound joined the vineyard tour with cheese and wine pairing in May 2025 (£40).