⚲ Gloucestershire, England • Est. 2007

Woodchester Valley Vineyard

Award-winning English wines crafted in the rolling Cotswold valleys of Gloucestershire.

FOUNDED

2007

FOUNDER

Fiona Shiner

LOCATION

Woodchester, Gloucestershire

CATEGORY

Wine

 

About Woodchester Valley Vineyard

 

Nestled among the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, Woodchester Valley Vineyard produces elegant still and sparkling wines that express the unique character of the English countryside. Combining meticulous vineyard management with modern winemaking, every bottle reflects the landscape, climate and craftsmanship that define one of Britain's leading vineyards.

 

The story of Woodchester Valley Vineyard

Nestled in the Stroud Valley of the Cotswolds, Woodchester Valley began as a small family passion and has grown into one of England’s most respected boutique wineries.

Established by the Shiner family, the estate’s first vines were planted in 2007, with a clear vision: to craft premium English wines that express the character of their limestone-rich soils and cool, rural microclimate.

Today, the vineyards cover 58 acres across three distinct sites, and every stage — from grape to glass — happens on the estate. The result is a true expression of the Cotswolds: elegant, balanced, and rooted in place.

We aim to produce the best quality wines, which have a real sense of time and place, and reflect our unique Cotswolds terrior

– Fiona Shiner

Meet the people behind Woodchester Valley Vineyard

Fiona is too humble to admit that it took a lot of guts and determination to plant vines in the Cotswolds in the early 2000s. Almost all England’s vineyards were (and still are) concentrated in the southeast of the country and there was very little support available locally. Her belief that the location, aspect and soil were right for vinegrowing has literally borne fruit and now she is producing over 100,000 bottles of still and sparkling wine a year!

Woodchester Valley sparkling wine bottle with label standing upright

Signature product

Woodchester Valley – Cotswold Classic 2022

Cotswold Classic is Woodchester Valley's elegant flagship still white wine. Crisp, aromatic and beautifully balanced, it showcases the freshness and purity that have made English wine one of Britain's most exciting modern food and drink stories.

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VALUES & SUSTAINABILITY

Stewardship from Vine to Bottle

Woodchester Valley believes exceptional wine begins with healthy vineyards. Through careful stewardship of the land, thoughtful vineyard management and a long-term commitment to quality, every decision is made with both the environment and future vintages in mind.

Working with the natural rhythm of the seasons allows the vineyard to produce wines that express both place and year with honesty, balance and remarkable freshness.

THE LOCAL EDITORIAL

Why we love Woodchester Valley Vineyard

We chose Woodchester Valley because they’re redefining what “local” means in British wine — proving that the Cotswolds can stand proudly on the world stage.

Their commitment to quality, sustainability, and authenticity runs through every glass. Family-run, self-sufficient, and quietly ambitious, they embody everything we look for in a maker: craft, care, and character.

When you open a bottle of Woodchester Valley, you’re not just drinking wine — you’re tasting the landscape.

 

Explore Gloucestershire

 

Stretching from the Cotswold escarpment to the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire has long been shaped by farming, craftsmanship and an enduring connection to the land.

Its limestone soils, rolling valleys and temperate climate now support a flourishing community of vineyards, artisan food producers and independent makers whose products reflect the distinctive character of the county.

 
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Find Woodchester Valley Vineyard online

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The craft of Wine

 

British wine has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades. Today, independent vineyards across England produce elegant still and sparkling wines that rival some of Europe's finest cool-climate regions.

At The Local, we celebrate vineyards that allow their landscape to shine through every bottle. From limestone slopes to chalk-rich valleys, these wines reflect the places they come from with freshness, balance and authenticity.

 
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