Welcome to our vineyard nestled in the picturesque Guildford chalky lime hills, where the terroir mirrors that of the renowned Champagne region in France. Our vines thrive in this unique geological setting, producing grapes of exceptional quality and flavour. At the heart of our winemaking philosophy is a commitment to honouring the land and its natural nuances. Our vineyard is not just a place; it’s an expression of the rich terroir that sets the stage for the creation of exquisite wines. Explore the rolling hills, absorb the history of the soil beneath your feet, and savour the distinct character of our wines, meticulously crafted to reflect the essence of this captivating landscape

In 1662, over 30 years before the French Monk Dom Perignon discovered the “methode champenoise”  Englishman Christopher Merret wrote a paper in the Royal Society how adding sugar created a secondary fermentation in the bottle.

“Our wine coopers of recent times use vast quantities of sugar and molasses to all sorts of wines to make them drink brisk and sparkling and to give them spirit”

At Blakes Lane Farm, we use traditional methods, ageing our sparkling wine on cork and securing it with an agrafe staple, to enhance complexity and deliver authentic, artisanal character in every bottle.

The agrafe, a sturdy metal staple, has its origins in early Champagne production, where it was traditionally used to secure the cork during the second fermentation in bottle, predating the modern wire cage and helping preserve the wine’s natural effervescence and complexity