English Wine Week – WineGB On the Road: Road Trip

First up: Mallard Point

Angelina and Sophie were hosted by Fi and Andy of Mallart point. They caught up on all Mallard Points’ exciting news including their recent wins at both the IWSC and WineGB Awards. They were then taken on a tour of the vineyard and winery, hearing all about their passion and commitment to sustainability and low intervention wines, and tasted their incredible 2025 Chardonnay and their Pack Horse Bridge Bacchus. 

Mallard Point is a family-run Single Estate Vineyard and Distillery located in Essendine, Rutland. They planted their first vines in 2019 now and make regional terroir specific wines that are closely aligned with the premium spirits from their distillery. Sustainability is at the heart of all Mallard Point does and this is evident throughout the vineyard and winery. Their drinks are made in small batches with minimal intervention, all production is in-house to reduce the carbon footprint of their wines, and they have innovative packaging designed to reduce the waste associated with drinking wine.

Next up: Belvoir Castle

As part of our English Wine Week travels, we visited the stunning two‑hectare vineyard set within the heart of the Belvoir Castle Estate, home to the Duke and Duchess of Rutland. It’s a setting that feels every bit as grand as its reputation with sweeping views, historic architecture and a vineyard tucked beautifully into the landscape.

Dave welcomed us with a generous tour of the vines and a glimpse into parts of the wider estate, offering a sense of both the scale and the heritage that shape this unique site. The visit continued with a guided tasting led by Mark, featuring their still and sparkling white wines alongside a delicate rosé. Each wine reflected the character of the estate: elegant, expressive and unmistakably shaped by its surroundings.