Chet Valley Vineyard

Since planting the first vines at Chet Valley Vineyard over a decade ago, owners John and Bridget Hemmant have worked tirelessly to manage the Norfolk winery with a uniquely sustainable philosophy, deeply rooted in respect for the natural elements of winemaking and their beautiful environment. On-site, they maintain complex permaculture – carefully optimising field space and growing a variety of plants and crops, whilst marrying technical expertise with a unique sensitivity to the grape in the winery. The result? A gorgeous natural space for visitors to explore, and a range of equally sustainable wine, and delectable bottles.

The Chet Valley winery’s experienced winemaker balances long-established tradition with a solid foundation of chemistry knowledge to create the finest English wines on the market. Whilst carefully optimised techniques and scientific study significantly impact the production of our wine, we follow a uniquely sustainable philosophy from planting to corking, aiming to respect the fruit and the natural elements of winemaking with minimum intervention.

We revel in the opportunity to challenge convention, researching and piloting a range of techniques used in UK winery’s and winemaking across Europe, before altering and optimising the most effective to meet our land and process’ unique requirements. By meeting European winemakers first hand and exploring processes most suited to the UK climate and terroir in our vineyard, we have and continue to develop a truly tailored methodology – an active fusion of tradition and science.

Careful thought by the winemaker can make the difference between good and excellent. Chet Valley strives for this excellence, both in production, product, and the winery experience.