Hattingley Valley

Hattingley Valley was founded in 2008 by Simon and Nicola Robinson as a farm diversification project on their Hampshire estate. The first vines went into the ground that same year on a chalky hillside at 160 metres elevation. An eco-friendly winery, capable of handling 450 to 500 tonnes of fruit and powered in part by solar energy, was completed in 2010. The first wine reached the market in August 2013 and immediately won a gold medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards, announcing Hattingley Valley as a serious player in English sparkling wine.

• First vines planted in 2008; eco-friendly winery completed in 2010
• Debut wine released August 2013, winning gold at the Decanter World Wine Awards
• Partnership established with Champagne house Pommery
• 2016 saw a 100% medal success rate across six major wine competitions

The estate vineyard covers 9 hectares in Hampshire within the South Downs appellation. Soils are flinty loam sitting on solid Cretaceous chalk, a profile closely comparable to the grands crus villages of Champagne. The cool maritime climate keeps yields in check and preserves natural acidity, the essential backbone of high-quality traditional method sparkling wine. Beyond its own Hampshire vines, Hattingley Valley sources fruit from partner vineyards across southern England, broadening the range of styles it can produce.

• 9 hectares at 160m elevation on flinty loam over Cretaceous chalk
• Cool maritime climate mirrors conditions found in the Champagne region
• South Downs appellation, Hampshire, United Kingdom
• Supplementary fruit sourced from partner vineyards across southern England

Hattingley Valley grows the classic sparkling wine trio of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, alongside Bacchus and Pinot Gris. All sparkling wines are produced using the traditional method, the same labour-intensive process used in Champagne, with secondary fermentation in bottle and extended lees aging. Oak barrel aging is incorporated into the winemaking programme, adding texture and complexity to the finished wines. Winemaker Emma Rice has been the creative force behind this approach, winning Winemaker of the Year twice at the English and Welsh Wine of the Year Competition.

• Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Bacchus, Pinot Gris
• Traditional method production with secondary fermentation in bottle
• Oak barrel aging used to build texture and complexity
• Winemaker Emma Rice is a two-time English and Welsh Wine of the Year Winemaker of the Year

Hattingley Valley has accumulated over 200 medals and 16 trophies at prestigious international competitions, placing it among the UK's most successful wineries. The estate achieved a 100% medal success rate across six major wine competitions in 2016. In 2019 it became the first English sparkling wine to be served in British Airways first-class cabins, a milestone for both the producer and for English wine more broadly. In 2022 Hattingley Valley received Sustainable Wines of Great Britain status, recognising its commitment to environmental responsibility.

• Over 200 medals and 16 trophies at international competitions
• 100% medal success rate across six major competitions in 2016
• First English sparkling wine in British Airways first-class, from 2019
• Sustainable Wines of Great Britain status awarded in 2022