Forty Hall Vineyard

Forty Hall Vineyard makes history as the first commercial-scale vineyard in London since the Middle Ages. This groundbreaking 10-acre organic vineyard in north London operates as a social enterprise, where income from award-winning wines funds mental health and wellbeing programmes for the local community.

The vineyard grows Bacchus, Ortega, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay, producing both still and sparkling wines that have earned exceptional praise. Jancis Robinson described their wines as 'Outstanding... worthy of a place among the best sparkling wines of the UK,' while Oz Clarke noted 'When you drink Forty Hall wine, you're not just drinking the wine' - acknowledging the profound social impact behind every bottle.

Run and managed by local people, Forty Hall demonstrates how viticulture can serve broader community purposes. The organic certification reflects their commitment to environmental responsibility, while the social enterprise model ensures wine sales directly benefit vulnerable community members through therapeutic programmes.

The vineyard welcomes visitors, offering the unique experience of exploring a working London vineyard. Open to the public with a farm shop, car parking, and dog-friendly policies, it provides accessible wine tourism within the capital.

Forty Hall proves that exceptional wine and social good can flourish together. Their London Sparkling Brut represents not just quality English wine, but a model for how vineyards can contribute to community health and happiness while producing wines that stand proudly among Britain's best.