The
First and Only Vineyard
in
Lewisham, South
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The only Vintner in the Village… As lovers of
English Wine, for some time, we have haboured ambitions to establish a grand
vineyard in It measures just 0.01hectares and is based on the St Mary’s Road Allotments, just off the South Circular in SE12. As with all things wine, we thought we’d give our venture quite a grand sounding name but with an east end feel (Andrea was born within the sound of Bow Bells), and so with tongue in cheek, called ourselves Olding Manor. To date, Olding
Manor has produced many vintages using imported grape juice, sourced from as
far a field as |
April 2008 – The Vineyard is Planted
Installing the Trellis – April 2009
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If you are interested in being a part of the new wave of English Wine and dream of owning and working your own vineyard in Kent, we’d like to hear from you. We are actively looking for like minded individuals and families to form a cooperative to establish a 5 hectare vineyard in the Garden of England. If you are a land owner with land available on a long term lease, we’d also like to hear from you. Full details HERE. |
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