East Meon Vineyard

East Meon Vineyard lies in a historic close known since ancient times as the Berrygarden, which gives its name to the vintage sparkling wine produced here. This Hampshire vineyard occupies prime terroir on the South Downs chalk, geological conditions remarkably similar to the best parts of France's Champagne region.

East Meon Vineyard: Site and Grape Varieties

The vineyard is planted with 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay - the classic Champagne blend - with grapes cultivated and selected with meticulous care. These noble varieties thrive on the Hampshire chalk downs, benefiting from climate conditions that have become increasingly favourable for quality sparkling wine production.

The area around East Meon has a long viticultural heritage. A short distance along the Petersfield road, a location called Vineyard Hole testifies to the historical growing of vines in this region. This rich heritage combined with modern winemaking techniques produces the Berrygarden Brut, a sophisticated English sparkling wine.

The Hampshire chalk provides the essential foundation for quality sparkling wine production: warm enough for grapes to achieve perfect ripeness, yet cool enough to retain the essential acidity that creates elegance and freshness. The free-draining soil ensures vines develop deep root systems, drawing up the mineral character that defines great sparkling wines.

East Meon represents the new wave of English wine, combining historic terroir with contemporary winemaking to produce sparkling wines that rival the finest from more established regions.