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Ancre Hill, Monmouthshire

Another Monmouth wine estate, Ancre Hill was established by Richard and Joy Morris in 2006. Working biodynamically since 2010, the estate includes 12 hectares set over two vineyard sites with a total of 30,000 vines. Ancre Hill gained official Demeter certification in 2014 and organic accreditation a year earlier in 2013.

In 2014, the estate bought the neighbouring Newton Court Farm, where it planted 8,000 further vines.

Served at the likes of Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons and nearby Michelin-starred eatery Restaurant James Sommerin, Ancre Hill’s wines include three traditional method sparklers; a still Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and rosé; an Albarino orange wine; and a pet nat made from the Triomphe grape – an Alsatian creation from 1911.

Contact: +44 (0)1600 714152 / [email protected]

Address: Ancre Hill Estates, Monmouth, NP25 5HS, Wales

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