OUR Awards
England’s Most Decorated Winery
Twenty-five years ago we planted our first vines on a Kent hillside, mostly to see what would happen. This year, judges from Decanter to the Global Masters told us how that turned out. We’d rather let the glass do the talking, but since you asked…
13
Gold medals in 2026
24
International wine challenge medals
#1
Most decorated English winery
AA+
BRCGS rating
Decanter World Wine Awards
“Best in Show”
Blanc de Blancs, Magnum 2018
We produced only 400 bottles of this incredible wine and it won 97 points, a “Best in Show” title and 7 silver medals.
A glorious ambassador for top notch English wine.
— Simon Field MW
Drinks Business Global Wine Masters
Master Award
Brut Rosé 2020
The highest accolade the Global Masters give, reserved for wines that stand out above gold. One of only a handful awarded this year.
More Awards and Achievements
International Wine Challenge
Four golds among 24 medals, all scoring 95 points
Blanc de Blancs 2018 · Cinque Ports 2019 · Blanc de Noirs 2018 · Rosé de Meunier 2023
WineGB Awards
Four golds and twelve silvers
Brut Rosé 2010 · Chardonnay 76 2022 · Cinque Ports 2019 · Liberty’s Bacchus 2025
Drinks Business Global Wine Masters
Five further golds, plus two silvers
Brut Rosé 2021 · Blanc de Blancs 2018 · Cuvée Owen Erland Elias · Luke’s Pinot Noir 2024 · Signature Pinot Noir 2022
Drinks Business Awards
Best Contribution to Drinks Tourism
Drinks Business Awards
Young Achiever of the Year — Fergus Elias, Head Winemaker
“A beacon for quality in the fast improving English sparkling wine scene for many years, and now in still wine too.”
Patrick Schmitt MW, The Drinks Business
“It sometimes feels uncomfortable as Brits to shout about such things. But we deserve these recognitions.”
Fergus Elias, Director of Wine
Free From Food Awards
Our Beers Won Big Too
Balfour IPA, Gluten Free
The UK’s only award dedicated to free from food and drink. Our gluten free Balfour IPA took gold, with the Lager and the 0.5% Pale Ale both picking up silver.
Come and taste what all the fuss is about
Just 45 minutes from London Bridge. There’s a spot waiting for you.
