Oatley Vineyard

Oatley Vineyard stands as one of England's most established small producers, having planted their first vines with spades on a gentle south-east facing slope between the Quantock Hills and the Bristol Channel in 1986. This warm, sheltered site has yielded 25 vintages of consistently good quality wine, building a remarkable 20-plus year track record of international awards for their crisp still white wines.

Oatley Vineyard: Site and Grape Varieties

The vineyard specialises in Madeleine Angevine and Kernling varieties, focusing exclusively on still white wines that have earned PDO and PGI status, the highest quality standards for UK wines. Sustainability sits at the heart of operations, with minimal sulphites kept close to minimum levels and vegan-friendly production methods employed throughout. All wines proudly carry EU Protected Designation of Origin or Protected Geographical Indication certification.

Visiting Oatley Vineyard

Oatley is also a haven for wildlife, maintaining the countryside as it used to be. This commitment to biodiversity creates a vineyard full of natural life, offering visitors a genuine connection to the English rural landscape. The owners take particular pleasure in welcoming wine-loving visitors, making visiting and tasting completely free. Guests can purchase wine by the glass, bottle, or case while walking the vineyard with personal guidance from the owners themselves.

Spanning one hectare in this beautiful corner of Somerset, Oatley demonstrates that small-scale English viticulture, practiced with dedication over decades, can compete at the highest levels. For those seeking authentic, award-winning English wine produced with passion and environmental consciousness, Oatley Vineyard delivers an experience that combines quality, hospitality, and heritage in equal measure.