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The renowned George Hill Ltd, of Wards End, Loughborough, have Royal Richard in stock. (see “wines” and also “buy”)

Ginger the vineyard chicken sauntered along and gave us a hand with the winter pruning. Then a leisurely walk back to the coop in Chicken World.  

Which is best for Valentine’s Day? Sparkling Orion with its silver gilt colour and pear flavour livened with a delicate mousse. Perhaps still rosé Royal Richard with its light colour resembling the morganite gemstone, and a taste explosion at first sip? Or, mellow Solaris with golden colour and slow release of flavour? In the spirit of…

The grapes in the photo went to Halfpenny Green for vinification and making into English Sparkling wine using the traditional method. A preliminary tasting of this, our first, pink sparkling wine was a great occasion. The brut taste exceeded our expectations, and the delicate mousse tickled the tongue. Made from Orion and Regent grapes, we…

Snowdrop, the new hen settled in so well that she laid a lovely white egg on her second day here. Go to the Chickens page for more information.