Cambridgeshire vineyard owner raises a glass to release of first-ever wine

The vineyard was first planted in 2023

A Cambridgeshire vineyard has created its first-ever wine, made from its own vineyard. The family-run Waresley Park Estate in Cambridge is celebrating the release of its first wine, made from Bacchus grapes grown on the estate.

The first 100 bottles of wine, which have been produced using traditional methods, will be available only to members of the estate’s new wine club from this month.

Ben Griggs, managing director of Waresley Park said: “English wine has earned a growing reputation for its quality and character, and we are incredibly proud to be releasing our first vintage at Waresley.

“This wine has been years in the making and reflects both the care that has gone into the vineyard and the unique qualities of the landscape. It is fresh, elegant and unmistakably shaped by this corner of Cambridgeshire.

“To celebrate the occasion, we will certainly be raising a glass. There is nothing that will give us greater pleasure than seeing others raise their own glass too.”

Following last year’s harvest, there were enough grapes to produce 203 bottles of wine, which feature peach and garden mint flavours. The vineyard was first planted by Ben in 2023.

It was produced as part of the estate’s wider commitment to produce seasonal, locally rooted food and drink. The estate also produces its own gin, inspired by its walled gardens.