Our Ecosystem.

Every aspect of our work champions regenerative viticulture, with nature and community at its heart. Whether it be the biodiverse ecosystem we have created around the vineyard (now home to honeybees, wildflower meadows, hedgerows, chickens and grazing animals) or local artists creating our labels and volunteers harvesting grapes.

By using ancient winemaking techniques that require minimal intervention, our wines capture the passing of the seasons and all of nature’s goodness.

Our Objectives.

Our mission is to improve the natural world around us and change the way people farm. Education forms a vital part of our pioneering work. Our Tours & Tasting days are a great way to experience amazing natural wines and learn more about sustainable farming.

We are also honoured to be nominated as exemplar vineyard and winery for all MSC winemaking students from Plumpton Wine College and enjoy welcoming them to the farm each year.

Our Founder.

Richard is an Earth Scientist by education. After 20 years of corporate life, he founded and runs a charity that restores and rewilds vital ecosystems in the UK such as forests, peatland, waterways and seagrass meadows. 

Whilst being a self-taught winemaker, Richard quickly connected with other like-minded natural and low intervention winemakers and benefitted from their experience, lessons and wisdom. 

Woodfine Wine connects people with nature through organic, natural English wine. It restores the land on which it is grown, supports its community and is good for people and planet.