Missing Gate Vineyard

...We are excited by what is already happening and prospects for the new rural economy in Essex.

...“Learning with Vines” at Maldon Hall Farm on the north bank of the River Blackwater. The first block of 10,000 vines has been planted with plans for a winery facility and Viticulture School to follow along with further blocks of new future proofed grape varieties...

...is great merit in collaborating so that Vinescapes can have an operational base bringing their trusted experience and services to the region to guide MGV with the planting of the next 125 acres in the Upper Crouch Valley as well as the next stages of our 350 acre site for...

“ This week we were delighted to welcome Dr Alistair Nesbitt and Joel Jorgensen of Vinescapes to our vineyards in Essex. It gave us all the chance to talk through the opportunities that are arising from the dramatic expansion of vineyards in Essex. We all appreciate that there...

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The tragic events in Turkey and Syria which are unfolding in front of our eyes are barely comprehensible. At the heart of this disaster are Children in need of care and support. Please join us in our support for those affected by this terrible tragedy. justgiving.com/fundraising/mi…

“Great wine requires a mad man to grow the vine, a wise man to watch over it, a lucid poet to make it, and a lover to drink it.” – Salvador Dali

Thanks to all that came to @OxeyeRestaurant this morning to look at some of the wines from the latest @timatkin England Special report (top wines @RidgeviewWineUK 2009 blanc de blancs in magnum and @DanburyRidge Chardonnay 2020 both on show). Perfect lunch by @Svenhansonbritt

Free run Crouch Valley Chardonnay. Now sitting in French oak ahead of fermentation. Delicious!

We just wanted to take the time to say a big thank you to everyone who’s joined us today at the #VineyardShow and to our sponsors who have made today possible. See you next year!

"Bacchus was the unrestrained Roman god of wine and revelry, religious ecstasy, and frenzied creativity. The Romans believed that Bacchus inspired his worshipers in their drunken state, freeing them to think and act in new ways." #Bacchus #wine #weekend #friday #buythebest

@SusieBarrie Missing Gate award winning Pinot Blanc 2020 and Sauvignon Blanc 2021 from the Crouch Valley in Essex.

Just a few English still wines to taste through here…😀🍷💥 Podcast….and article…coming very soon! 🎙💻 Such a fascinating time in English wine right now, can’t wait to share all this with you soon. Meantime - what good English or Welsh still wines have you tried lately? 😀

Crouch Valley – England's Côte d'Or? jancisrobinson.com/articles/crouc…

Missing Gate Award Winning Pinot Blanc 2020. Limited stock remaining. #bethefirst #buythebest #wine #pinotblanc #essex #wineoftheyear #missinggate #bestday #online #jungle

Autumn colours and scudding clouds at Missing Gate Vineyard. @missing_gate @CrouchValleyRgn