Many of our vineyard and wine businesses are starting to pass down through the generations, thriving on inter-generational cooperation and sharing of skills and ideas. Meet some of the family teams that are at the heart of this modern and innovative industry.
IAIN & NED AWTY
Oatley Vineyard, Somerset
Oatley Vineyard was planted in 1986 by Iain and Jane Awty, who are now joined by son Ned and his family. Meet the Awtys...
JULIAN, TOM, SAM & WILL BARNES
Biddenden Vineyards, Kent
Biddenden Vineyard is now on second and third generation, and boasting 50 years as a vineyard and family business. Meet the family...
SIMON BLADON & CAMILLA JENNINGS
Jenkyn Place Vineyard, Hampshire
Simon Bladon planted his first vines on his land in Hampshire in 2004 and his daughter Camilla joined Jenkyn Place in 2013. Meet the Bladons...
THE COWDEROY FAMILY
Rock Lodge & Bevtech, West Sussex
David started his career at Rock Lodge with his father Norman but now calls upon his three daughters for assistance! Meet the Cowderoys...
DAVID & DONALD EALAND
Chiltern Valley Vineyard, Oxfordshire
Ex city maritime lawyer David bought Old Luxters pig farm near Henley in 1980 and planted his first vineyard in 1982. Meet David & Donald...
OWEN & FERGUS ELIAS
Balfour Winery, Kent
Owen Elias is a renowned winemaker in the GB wine industry and son Fergus is now Balfour Winery’s resident winemaker. Meet Owen and Fergus...
THE GLADWIN FAMILY
Nutbourne Vineyards, West Sussex
Peter and his 3 sons run an integrated family business from Farm to table; Livestock, Wine production and Restaurants. Meet the Gladwins...
HARRY & RICHARD GORING
Wiston Estate, Sussex
Wiston Estate has been owned by the Goring family for over 250 years; its vineyard is now run by the latest generation. Meet the Gorings...
TIM, CHRIS & DAISY HAYWOOD
Astley Vineyard, Worcestershire
Astley is very much a family-run vineyard with both generations involved in every aspect of the business. Meet the Haywoods...
BOB & SAM LINDO
Camel Valley Vineyard, Cornwall
Camel Valley Vineyard and the Lindo family can deservedly take their place in the English Wine Hall of Fame. Meet the Lindos...
SAM & CHARLOTTE LINTER
Bolney Wine Estate, Sussex
The Bolney Wine Estate story began five decades ago when their first vines were planted by Sam Linter’s parents. Meet the Linters...
TAMARA & SIMON ROBERTS
Ridgeview, Sussex
Ridgeview Estate is now run by the second generation of the Roberts family, Tamara and brother Simon. Meet the Roberts...
IAN & REBECCA SARGENT
Laurel Vines, Yorkshire
Ian Sargent and his wife Ann started the vineyard in Spring 2011, with daughter Rebekah assisting since the start. Meet the Sargeants...
TONY SKURIAT & HELENKA BROWN
Eglantine & Hanwell Vineyards, Notts
Tony began his journey into wine in the early 1970s with a single vine in a dilapidated greenhouse. Meet Tony & Helenka..
PENNY & ADAM STREETER
Mannings Heath, West Sussex
Penny Streeter OBE and her son Adam created the UK's first golf & wine estate and the UK’s first Pinotage vineyard. Meet the Streeters. Meet Penny & Adam.
MARTIN & CLIVE VICKERS
Halfpenny Green, Staffordshire
Martin looks after the Vineyard while Clive, his son, looks after the winery & the running of the business. Meet Martin & Clive..
NICK WENMAN & LUCY LETLEY
Albury Organic Vineyard, Surrey
Nick Wenman planted Albury Vineyard in 2009 and is now joined by daughter Lucy in this family operation. Meet Nick and Lucy...