Windsor Great Park Vineyard

Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine from the Crown Estate's own vineyard, where the grapes are grown to grace the most exclusive Royal events.

https://www.windsorgreatparkvineyard.com

The Crown Estate Office, Windsor Great Park, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 2HT. Get directions

Nearest station: Sunningdale.

Award-winning

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What's the vibe

Windsor Great Park Vineyard offers a unique, elegant experience, rooted in royal history and nestled within the picturesque landscape of Windsor Great Park. It's a project focused on community engagement and sustainable viticulture, producing acclaimed English sparkling wine.

Visiting information

Please note, the Windsor Great Park Vineyard is generally not open for public visits as it is a private part of the Royal Estate.

However:

Exclusive Access: Opportunities to visit are primarily extended to Vineyard Partners, who support the project and receive an annual allocation of their award-winning wine.
Special Events: Occasional special public tours or partner events may be offered, but these are rare and typically require pre-booking due to limited availability.
There is no on-site restaurant or café specifically at the vineyard.

The Wine

The vineyard specialises in producing exquisite English Quality Sparkling Wine, predominantly a non-vintage Brut. This fine fizz is crafted from a classic blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes. The wine has garnered significant recognition and critical acclaim worldwide. Noteworthy accolades include a Gold award at The Sunday Times Vintage Festival and high ratings, such as 94 points for the 2016 vintage from Decanter World Wine Awards, and 90 points from the International Wine Challenge. It has also been served at prestigious royal events, including the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in 2018 and during a State Visit by the US President in 2019.

In terms of viticulture, Windsor Great Park Vineyard is committed to sustainable practices. They actively employ principles of regenerative viticulture, with a strong focus on enhancing soil health, promoting biodiversity, and capturing carbon. This includes innovative approaches like using caterpillar tracks on their tractors to minimise soil compaction and exploring the use of biochar. While not explicitly organic, their dedication to working in harmony with nature underscores a deep commitment to environmental stewardship.

Getting here

Windsor Great Park is vast, and the vineyard is located within it.

By Car
Access to Windsor Great Park is available by road. Please be aware that driving through the Great Park is generally restricted to residents and staff; visitors should use designated car parks.

By Public Transport
The nearest train stations are Windsor & Eton Riverside (with direct services from London Waterloo) and Windsor & Eton Central (accessible from London Paddington via a change at Slough). From Windsor & Eton Riverside, a taxi ride to the general area of Windsor Great Park is approximately 18 minutes. From Windsor & Eton Central, walking to parts of the Great Park can take around 60 minutes.