Wagtails Vineyard

About Wagtails Vineyard

Nestled in the Norfolk countryside, Wagtails Vineyard is a charming and recently established English wine producer located near the village of Great Cressingham in the heart of East Anglia. With its postcode listed as NR17 1DS, this small but ambitious vineyard represents the growing enthusiasm for English wine production in one of the sunniest and most promising wine growing regions of the United Kingdom.

Established in 2023, Wagtails Vineyard is a newcomer to the world of English viticulture, yet it is already contributing to the exciting trajectory of UK wines that have earned international recognition over recent years. The vineyard spans approximately 0.81 hectares of carefully tended vines, focusing its plantings on two distinguished grape varieties that are well suited to the Norfolk terroir. The Bacchus grape, celebrated for its aromatic qualities and ability to produce crisp and refreshing white wines, takes pride of place alongside Pinot Noir, the versatile and highly respected variety that thrives across the finest wine producing countries and is increasingly proving its worth in English vineyards.

While many English wineries welcome visitors for tours, tastings, and cellar door experiences, Wagtails Vineyard is not currently open to visitors. This approach allows the dedicated team behind Wagtails to concentrate their efforts entirely on the meticulous work of growing grapes and crafting wines of quality, rather than managing hospitality operations. Visitors planning a tour of Norfolk vineyards will find plenty of wonderful alternatives in the surrounding area, though Wagtails remains best appreciated through its future wines once they become available.

The emergence of Wagtails Vineyard reflects the broader expansion of English wine production that has characterised the past two decades. Norfolk has become a particularly significant hub for viticulture in England, with its free draining soils, sheltered valleys, and dedicated community of growers all contributing to a distinct sense of place in every bottle. As Wagtails Vineyard matures and its vines develop deeper roots, the quality and character of its Bacchus and Pinot Noir wines will only improve, making this a vineyard well worth watching in the years ahead for anyone passionate about the future of English wine.