The Heretics Chardonnay made with grapes from Missing Gate Vineyard in the Crouch Valley is seriously special 🍇✨Beautiful balance, incredible depth, and pure Essex character — once again showing exactly why the Crouch Valley has earned its reputation for producing some of the finest grapes in the UK. 🍷 Much love to @wearetheheretics & @missinggatevineyard ❤️

We took an invitation and had a lovely evening wine tasting at the family owned @missinggatevineyard - not far from Chelmsford. The occasion was the launch of the 2024 vintage. We tasted four lovely wines - and my favourite was the pinot noir closely followed by the white - Bacchus. The Sauvignon Blanc was excellent as was their Rose - also met up with a colleague from years passed. #winetasting #vine #englishwine #essexfoodie #vineyards

🍷✨ Celebrating Great British Rosé Week ✨🍷 It’s time to raise a glass to one of the UK’s most vibrant wine styles — rosé! Across the WineGB East region, our producers are crafting beautifully expressive rosés that capture the essence of our unique climate and terroir. From crisp, pale, Provence-style pours to fruit-forward, characterful blends, these wines showcase bright red berry flavours, refreshing acidity, and elegant balance — perfect for summer sipping! Whether you’re enjoying a glass in the sunshine or pairing it with seasonal dishes, there’s never been a better moment to explore the diversity and quality of English rosé. Cheers to the growers, makers, and everyone bringing these wines to life #greatbritishroséweek #winegbeast #englishwine #drinkbritish #roséallday

Throwing it back to last weekend’s Beat the Wine Bluffers in aid of @snap_charity ! 🍷 What a fantastic evening we had! So many people turned out to help us raise money for this brilliant chairty, and hopefully had lots of fun beating our panel of bluffers along the way. We must say a big thank you to a huge variety of people who all helped with the event in their own way. Firstly, to our panel: Jos, Julia and James - you were all brilliant bluffers! 🍷 To @wingedbootsshenfield , John Brandler of @brandlergalleries , @newhallwines and @missinggatevineyard , we thank you for supporting the event with incredible auction prizes, and to Neil from @silverhandestate for providing the delicious welcome drinks on arrival. And of course, lastly but certainly not in the least, we must say a big thank you to our partners of this event for making it such a success: @labelnetltd and @lady_penelope_wines . It is always wonderful working alongside you to support SNAP! But above all else, we must thank everyone in attendance: we hope you enjoyed the evening whilst also raising money for the wonderful work that SNAP do. Until next year?! Cheers! 🥂 #BeatTheWineBluffers #CharityWineTasting #SNAPcharity #Essex #ShenfieldWineCo

SPRING OPEN DAY Historic Motorworks warmly welcomes classic car owners and enthusiasts to visit us in the picturesque village of East Hanningfield. Join us at our workshop where you can explore a fascinating array of classic cars. Discover the range of specialist services we offer, meet our experienced team and share your passion for classic motoring in a relaxed and friendly setting. Sunday 10th May 10am - 2pm Industrial Estate, Old Church Road, East Hanningfield, CM3 8AB Registration Required [email protected] /events Food Stall - Complimentary Hot Drinks - Display and visitor parking #classiccarshow #carsandcoffee

🎵THE CROUCH VALLEY ‘Soulful Sundowner’🍷 🗓️ Friday 14th August 📍 New Hall Wine Estate @newhallwines 📌PART 1 3pm-5pm £40pp (bookings are essential via new hall website) Interactive wine tour and tasting hosted by ‘Essex Wine Man’ Paul Laurie @essexwineman featuring not only New Hall wines but guest wines from the Crouch Valley. Perfect for individuals, couples and small groups. ​ Gain a unique insight into the art and alchemy of English wine production with our Senior Team in the Winery. We’ll follow this with the all-important guided, generous wine tasting in our picturesque Tasting Shed with a selection of wines from the Crouch Valley region. ​Wines: @thealthorneestate @missinggatevineyard @martinslanevyd @riverviewcrouchvalley 📌PART 2 Beats & Eats 6pm-9pm (Bookings not required) We’ll also be hosting a very special free evening event from 6pm–9pm, and you’re warmly invited to stay on for our brand‑new experience, Beats & Eats. There’s no need to book — simply relax with more Crouch Valley wine available to purchase from the bar by the glass, enjoy soulful sets from our DJ, and tuck into delicious food from Canatelz @canatelz_soulfood A summer event not to be missed!!! 🥂🌯🍷🎵

What we’re drinking this week: Missing Gate Rosé. This beautiful blush rosé is absolutely sunshine in a glass! 😎 A wonderfully fresh rosé, bursting with notes of ripe strawberries, juicy watermelon, and a delicate hint of citrus zest, and produced right here in Essex. Crisp, dry, and effortlessly drinkable; it’s the kind of bottle that disappears quicker than you expect! Perfect when paired with grilled chicken, fresh salads, or a classic goat’s cheese tart. 🥗🍗🧀 Want to sample some for yourself? @missinggatevineyard are the subject of our next tasting, being held next week, on Wednesday 22nd April. We have just two tickets available for this tasting, so if you'd like to join us, get in contact via the details below! 👇 ☎️ Call the store on 01277 204899 to secure your place… 📧 …or enquire about booking via [email protected]. #MissingGateVineyard #CrouchValleyWines #EssexWine #Essex #ShenfieldWineCo

With two tickets having unexpectedly become available for our @missinggatevineyard tasting, don't miss out on the opportunity to taste wonderful wines, created here in the heart of Essex! Missing Gate are a vineyard who are crafting some of England’s finest wines, and doing so on our doorstep. Over the past two decades, the Crouch Valley has transformed from simple farmland into England’s most respected wine region. And at the heart of this is the family-owned Missing Gate Vineyard, who are bringing their fantastic wines to us for our next tasting session! From world-class Pinot Noirs to a fantastic Sauvignon Blanc and even a beautiful blush Rosé, you won't want to miss out on this tasting; book the last two remaining tickets via the details below: ☎️ Call the store on 01277 204899 to secure your place… 📧 …or enquire about booking via [email protected]. 📅 Wednesday 22nd April, 7pm start. 🎟️ £45 per person, tickets sold in pairs. 🍷 Includes 6 exceptional wines perfectly paired with classic English-inspired small bites for a true taste of the Crouch Valley. #MissingGateVineyard #CrouchValleyWines #EssexWine #Essex #ShenfieldWineCo

Tucked away in the upper Crouch Valley, you'll find @missinggatevineyard , the last stop on our Crouch Valley Wine Tour. This family-run estate spans 400 acres, with 100 under vine and everything handled in-house from vine to bottle with proper attention to detail at every step. The lineup? Pinot Blanc, Bacchus, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay & Pinot Noir… all seriously worth a try 👀🍷 Especially when you're able to try the 2021, 2023 & 2024 Bacchus side by side to compare, this makes this little wine nerd very happy! The tasting room is also super cute too - perfect for date night! #EssexWinery #EssexVineyard #EssexWine

Today we have an English white wine pairing for our @maldonoysterco oysters from Jack at @missinggatevineyard . Produced just a stone’s throw from our beds, Jack tells us about the interesting story behind the wine’s name, Salt Weight White, and it has a Roman twist. Salt, wine and oysters. Three things very close to the hearts of us and the Romans. #englishwine #salt #history #oysters #essex

What we're drinking this week: Two Horse Land Pinot Noir from @missinggatevineyard . 🍷 Looking for something truly special to pour this week? Elegant, expressive, and full of character, this Pinot Noir - which is from the heart of Essex - is Pinot Noir done right. Expect vibrant notes of ripe cherry and wild berries, layered with subtle hints of spice and earthy complexity. Silky smooth on the palate, with a beautifully balanced finish that lingers just long enough to make you reach for another sip. This versatile Pinot pairs effortlessly with roast chicken, duck or grilled salmon, while its bright acidity and soft tannins also complement mushroom dishes, creamy cheeses and charcuterie boards perfectly. It’s the kind of bottle that elevates both a midweek meal as well as a relaxed evening with friends. Missing Gate Vineyards are also hosting our next tasting session! Why not join us for an evening with this independent vineyard from our home county? After all, this is a wine that tells a story in every glass. More details below 👇 🎟️ If you wish to join us for our Missing Gate Vineyard tasting on Wednesday 22nd April, we have just two tickets remaining! Please call the store on 01277 204899 to secure your place or email us on [email protected] enquire about booking. 🍷 Alternatively, pop into the shop to grab your bottle of Two Horse Land for yourself! 📍 Shenfield Wine Company, 86 Hutton Road, Shenfield, CM15 8NB. #MissingGateVineyard #CrouchValleyWines #EssexWine #Essex #ShenfieldWineCo

🍷 The first CROUCH VALLEY TOUR 2026 in collaboration with Paul Laurie @essexwineman WINE SQUAD: @alexwattsvin @vintageroots69 @lisa_onthelees @haydyhosts @kirstywoodgate_wine @anna.vine.vintage @mannydoeswine 📍1st Winery New Hall Wine Estate @newhallwines Founders of New Hall Wine Estate, Bill and Sheila Greenwood pioneered the Crouch Valley vineyard movement in 1969 by establishing New Hall Wine Estate. The business remains family-owned to this day, run by the third generation. With 120 acres now under vine and an impressive newly built Winery, Cellar Door and Tasting Room on site, New Hall has firmly established a stellar reputation as the home of award winning Still and Sparkling wines. The wide variety of wines are perfect for the every day, a celebration, entertaining friends, family dinners and eating out at local pubs and restaurants. 📍2nd Winery Riverview @riverviewcrouchvalley Riverview Crouch Valley is a vineyard in the renowned Crouch Valley wine region of Essex, England, set in 11 acres of south-westerly slopes overlooking the beautiful River Crouch in Essex. The vineyard was established in 2018 by husband-and-wife team Umut and Katie Yesil. After running several successful businesses together as young entrepreneurs, the pair turned their attention to the world of English wine. What started as a conversation around the kitchen table with Katie’s family, who are third-generation arable farmers, led to careful research, planning, and finding all the right people to help make their vineyard dream a reality. 📍3rd Winery Missing Gate @missinggatevineyard Nestled in the upper reaches of the Crouch Valley, the family-owned estate covers 400 acres—100 of which are planted with vines cultivated to exacting standards. From vine to bottle, it’s all under our watchful care, ensuring exceptional fruit quality every season. Pinot Blanc, Bacchus, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir are wines not to be missed