Lincolnshire
14 vineyards · Mid & North Region
Lincolnshire has emerged as a notable English wine producing county with 14 vineyards and 16.1 hectares under vine across the region. Situated in the Mid and North area of England, Lincolnshire benefits from suitable soils and climate conditions that support the cultivation of quality wine grapes suited to cooler northern latitudes.
The county has a proud viticultural heritage dating back to 1972 when the first Lincolnshire vineyard was established. This pioneering spirit laid the foundation for what has grown into a diverse wine region featuring both established producers and newer planting projects.
Lincolnshire vineyards cultivate an impressive range of grape varieties including Rondo, Solaris, Phoenix, Pinot Noir, Regent, Ortega, Bacchus and Precoce. These varieties reflect the adaptability of English wine production to cooler climates, with early-ripening hybrids like Rondo and Solaris proving particularly successful in the Lincolnshire conditions. Traditional varieties such as Pinot Noir also thrive here, enabling producers to craft elegant English wines.
Visitors looking to explore Lincolnshire wine can discover what the county has to offer by planning trips to local vineyards. The region continues to develop its wine tourism offering, with producers increasingly opening their doors to wine enthusiasts seeking authentic English wine experiences.
English wine from Lincolnshire showcases the quality and diversity achievable in UK viticulture today. From crisp white wines to elegant Pinot Noir reds, Lincolnshire wineries demonstrate the county's potential within the broader English wine landscape. Wine lovers exploring beyond traditional wine regions will find Lincolnshire offers genuine discoveries and an authentic glimpse into English winemaking outside the better-known southern English wine areas.