Maud Heath Vineyard

Maud Heath Vineyard - A Wiltshire Single-Estate English Winery

Tucked into the rolling chalk hills above the village of Bremhill, just outside Calne in north Wiltshire, Maud Heath Vineyard is a single-estate English winery quietly crafting some of the country's most accomplished cool-climate wines. From a six-acre planting in 2006 the estate has grown to roughly 18,000 vines today, producing a tightly edited range of small-batch still and sparkling wines, a sought-after vineyard tour and tasting programme, and on-site accommodation in a pair of restored stable apartments.

Where to find Maud Heath Vineyard

Maud Heath Vineyard sits on Wick Hill at Wick Bridge Farm, a working farmstead on the edge of Bremhill, near Calne in Wiltshire. The postal address is Maud Heath Vineyard, Wick Bridge Farm, Wick Hill, Bremhill, Calne SN11 9LQ. Visitors can use the What3Words reference ///farmer.harmonica.ribs to drop a pin directly on the farm gate. The site lies within easy reach of the M4 (junctions 16 and 17), the A4 and the Wiltshire towns of Chippenham, Melksham and Devizes, making it a natural stop on any English wine country tour of the west country.

The vineyard enjoys a rare Wiltshire microclimate: a sheltered south-facing slope sitting above the valley floor, with chalky free-draining soils that mirror some of the most famous terroirs in northern France. It is this combination of geology, aspect and aspect-sheltered weather that allows classical Champagne varieties - and a few German-bred aromatic whites - to ripen cleanly in an English summer.

The story behind the vineyard

Maud Heath Vineyard's story began in 2006 with a bold vision and the careful hand-planting of six acres of vines. The founders set out to make wines that stood out for quality and character, and the estate has stayed true to that brief ever since. Two decades on, the team nurtures around 9,000 established vines, and in spring 2025 added a further 9,000 young vines across new plots on the farm. The new plantings will eventually house Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc, extending a portfolio already built on those classic cool-climate varieties.

The vineyard is run as a single estate. Every grape is grown, picked and turned into wine under the team's direct oversight, with vinification taking place at Denbies, the well-known Surrey winery the team visits each year to taste through vats and plan the final blends. The result is what the team describe as "premier quality, single estate, limited vintages" - a philosophy that runs through every bottle, gift and experience on offer.

The team

Maud Heath is a family-led business with a small, focused team of specialists:

Alex Vale - Vineyard Manager and the team's "Wine Maestro". Alex leads day-to-day vineyard operations, from canopy management and pruning through to harvest planning and the constant sugar/acidity testing that determines picking dates.
Jessie Briggs - Wine Manager. Jessie handles customer enquiries, the stockist network and the wine-by-post side of the business, and is the main point of contact for prospective visitors and trade partners.
Bert Martyn - Viticulture Consultant. Bert advises on row spacing, varietal selection and nutrient management for the established vineyard and the new plantings.
Kim Vale - Business Manager.
Steve Brooks - Director.
Rose-Ann - Accounts Administrator.

Together the team has turned what started as a six-acre experiment into a multi-award-winning estate whose wines regularly feature in Decanter World Wine Awards listings and whose Chardonnay picked up a Decanter World Wine Silver Award.

The wines

Maud Heath's range is deliberately compact. Each wine is made in small batches from hand-tended parcels on the estate, with the focus squarely on classical varieties that thrive in the Wiltshire climate. The current cellar list, available to buy directly from the Maud Heath online shop, runs as follows.

Still wines

2018 Marden Valley Red - £22.99. A one-off red with depth and distinction, blended from 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Pinot Meunier. The flagship red of the estate.
2021 Tytherton Red - £18.99. Made from 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Rondo grapes, this English red picked up a Decanter World Wine Awards Bronze medal and is positioned as the everyday flagship.
Bacchus - £14.99 (currently sold out, new 2024 vintage due soon). 100% Bacchus grapes, crisp and aromatic in the classic German-bred English white style.
Chardonnay - £22.99 (currently sold out). 100% Chardonnay, a Decanter World Wine Silver Award winner and one of the most decorated English Chardonnays on the market.

Sparkling wines

2022 Vintage Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé - £29.99. A fine, persistent mousse with a beautiful pink hue. The nose offers wild strawberry and freshly baked bread aromas; the palate has wonderful depth, balanced acidity and a long, generous, refreshing finish. 12% vol, vegan friendly.

Cases and collections

Case of 2018 Marden Valley Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier - £137.00. Six bottles (crate not included).
Case of 2021 Tytherton Red - £112.00. Six bottles (crate not included).
Case of 2022 English Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé - £179.00. Six bottles (crate not included).
English Vineyard Mixed Case - £140.00. Two bottles of the 2018 Marden Valley Red, two bottles of the 2021 Tytherton Red and two bottles of the Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé.
Signature Red Collection - £41.98. A bottle of the 2018 Marden Valley Red alongside the 2021 Tytherton Red - the easiest way to compare the estate's two flagship reds side by side.

Gifts and accessories

Gift Bag - £2.00. A branded Maud Heath carrier for any bottle or gift purchase.
Gift Voucher - Vineyard Tour and Tasting for 2 - £100.00. A pre-paid tour and tasting experience for two guests - see the experiences section below.
Gift Voucher - Candlelit Dinner for Two Between the Vines - £200.00. A private, candlelit dinner set between the vines, with a curated menu, wine pairings and personal service.

Every wine is sold with sales tax included in the price. Stockists and farm shops around the south of England also carry the range, and a growing list of independent retailers offers the wines online.

Coming soon: 2025 Vintage Rosé

Maud Heath is preparing to release its first rosé since 2015 - the 2025 Vintage Rosé - in spring 2026. Described as "small batch, big vibes", the wine is fresh, fruity and pink, aimed at sunny afternoons, long lunches and sharing with friends. The waiting list is open for sign-ups now.

Wine experiences at the vineyard

The estate's motto is "walk the rows, taste the wine, and take in a view that'll knock your socks off". Bookings for the headline experiences open regularly through the Visit Us portal.

Vineyard Tour and Tasting

The headline experience is a relaxed, two-hour tour and tasting led by Vineyard Manager Alex. Each booking starts with a guided walk through the vines, where Alex shares insights into the land, the seasons and the work that takes grapes from vine to bottle. Guests then move up to the top of the vineyard for a tasting of the full wine range, with each pour paired against a generous charcuterie board built from locally sourced Wiltshire produce.

Duration: 2 hours (typically 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM).
Price: £50.00 per person, plus a £1.25 ticket service fee.
Location: Maud Heath Vineyard, Wick Bridge Farm, Wick Hill, Bremhill, Calne SN11 9LQ.

Bookings for 2026 tour dates are released in waves and individual events sell out quickly. The Saturday 29 August 2026 tour, for example, is sold out, with new dates promised through the year.

Candlelit Dinner for Two Between the Vines

For a more intimate evening, the estate offers a private candlelit dinner set among the vines, with a curated menu, paired wines and personal service. Sold as a £200.00 gift voucher redeemable directly through the vineyard, it is aimed at anniversaries, proposals and milestone occasions.

Gift Vouchers

The same experiences are available as printed-style gift vouchers - the Vineyard Tour and Tasting for 2 voucher at £100.00 and the Candlelit Dinner for Two Between the Vines at £200.00 - and can be shipped with an optional branded gift bag.

Stay at the vineyard

The Grape Escape is the vineyard's on-site accommodation: a pair of beautifully renovated one-bedroom apartments within the old stone stables at Wick Bridge Farm. Surrounded by rolling vines and peaceful Wiltshire countryside, the apartments are positioned as a weekend retreat for wine lovers who want to wake up among the rows.

Guests can wander the vineyard, book a tasting, and soak in views of the chalk stream valley below. The apartments are listed on Airbnb under "The Grape Escape, Maud Heath Vineyard" for current availability and pricing.

Weddings and special events

Maud Heath is not a wedding venue, but the team supplies bespoke wine and toasting packages for weddings and milestone celebrations. The Special Events service covers welcome drinks, table wines and the final toast, with packages tailored to the couple's menu, budget and personal style. Jessie and the team run a free, personalised consultation to put the right selection of English wines around the day, whether the gathering is intimate or larger in scale. Enquiries go to jessie@maudheathvineyard.co.uk.

The vineyard year - harvest and beyond

The team documents the vineyard year in candid detail. In 2025 the estate ran a three-stage harvest: 5.5 tonnes of Bacchus and Pinot Précoce on 11 September, a further 5 tonnes of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier on 22 September, and a final October pick to round things off. Yields are kept deliberately modest, and the team takes the same approach in the winery - small batches, careful élevage, and blending decisions made in partnership with Denbies.

Pruning is the main winter job. Alex cuts back old wood to shape the vines, limit yields and set the season up for healthy spring growth, while behind the scenes the team works on new planting, the viewing platform build, a new tractor and the wider estate infrastructure. By August the vineyard is in veraison - grapes softening and changing colour - and the countdown to harvest is well and truly on.

Christmas at the vineyard

Each Christmas the estate runs a packed programme of fairs and a flagship Christmas Market. The 2025 schedule included the Bowood Christmas Fair, East Tytherton and Bremhill Christmas Fairs, and the Christmas Festival of Lights. On Saturday 6 December 2025 Maud Heath itself hosted a Christmas Market from 2pm - 6pm, with mulled wine, local gifts, a food stall, hot chocolate, carols, a nativity scene and - of course - tractors and tinsel. Christmas hampers, packed with locally sourced artisan produce from Dauntsey Preserves, Hollychocs chocolate crackers and Brinkworth Dairy cheeses, can be ordered online each winter.

Stockists and where to buy

Beyond cellar-door and online sales, Maud Heath wines are stocked at a small but carefully chosen group of independent retailers around the south of England. Current stockist partners include:

Allington Farm Shop - local Wiltshire farm shop stockist.
The Piggery Farm Shop - another local farm shop partner.
Fareham Wine Cellar - independent Hampshire retailer listing the Maud Heath Chardonnay.
Hawkins Bros - Bristol-based independent with a dedicated Maud Heath collection.
Centre News, Calne - local newsagent and convenience store.
Waitrose stores in Marlborough, Malmesbury, Cirencester and Swindon, plus Waitrose online's Wine Cellar, which also lists the range nationally.

Retailers interested in stocking the wines can drop Jessie a line at jessie@maudheathvineyard.co.uk - the team is actively looking to grow the trade network.

Visiting and practical information

The vineyard itself is open by arrangement for tours and tastings - there is no drop-in shop on site. To book a tour, purchase wine or gift vouchers, or discuss a special event, contact the team via:

Website: maudheathvineyard.co.uk
Wine & general enquiries: wine@maudheathvineyard.co.uk
Wine Manager (stockists, weddings, tours): jessie@maudheathvineyard.co.uk
Phone: 07551 900 078 (Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00).
Address: Maud Heath Vineyard, Wick Bridge Farm, Wick Hill, Bremhill, Calne SN11 9LQ.
What3Words: ///farmer.harmonica.ribs.
Social: Instagram, Facebook and X (Twitter).

Why Maud Heath matters

There is a tendency to talk about English wine as if it were a single, anonymous category. Estates like Maud Heath show why that does the country's producers a disservice. Here is a vineyard rooted in a specific Wiltshire hillside, run by a small team with very clear ideas about quality, working with classical varieties in a microclimate that allows them to ripen cleanly in an English summer, and producing wines that have picked up Decanter medals - including a Silver for the Chardonnay. The limited-vintage, single-estate ethos is genuine: every bottle can be traced back to a named parcel on the farm.

It is also an estate that takes its hospitality seriously. The vineyard tour and tasting is led by the people who actually tend the vines, the stable apartments let visitors stay overnight among the rows, and the bespoke wedding and event service lets customers bring the wines into the most important days of their lives. Add a tight stockist network, a growing direct-to-customer business, and the imminent release of the first Maud Heath rosé in a decade, and the picture is of an English winery firmly on the up.

For anyone planning a wine country weekend in the west country, looking for a memorable English gift, or simply curious about how far English still and sparkling wine has come, Maud Heath Vineyard is well worth a detour.