The grapes for this wine come from the single vineyard site of Crouch Valley Vineyard, which is situated on the coastal peninsula of Crouch Valley. Positioned on rolling hills overlooking the Crouch River Estuary, the vines are planted between the River Crouch and River Blackwater, where the mesoclimate is moderated by the surrounding water. The vineyard was planted in 2006 and is south facing to optimise sunshine in the capricious English climate. The area is generally well-protected from frost and has low rainfall, producing high quality fruit as a result. The clay soils are cool, with good water
retention properties to nourish the vines through the warm summers. The grapes are hand-picked into small crates at optimum maturity and then travel the short distance to the winery in Battersea, London.