Exceptional English Wines in Devon's Scenic Landscape
Sharpham Wine Estate: A Pioneer in Devon's Wine Scene
Located along the picturesque River Dart, Sharpham Wine Estate stands as a beacon of modern winemaking in Devon. This estate has earned a reputation for producing exceptional English wines by blending traditional techniques with innovative practices. Established over 37 years ago, Sharpham was among the first modern wineries to emerge after World War II, revitalizing the region's winemaking heritage.
The UK boasts around 2,000 hectares of vineyards and 130 wineries, collectively producing approximately 5 million bottles of wine annually.
Unique Climate and Terroir
Since taking over in 1988, Mark Sharman has focused on both winemaking and cheese production at Sharpham. The estate benefits from a unique climate that allows grapes to ripen fully, resulting in wines rich in aroma and texture. The combination of cool temperatures, specific soil types, and balanced rainfall creates an ideal environment for cultivating high-quality vines, with each wine reflecting the distinct characteristics of its terroir.
Award-Winning Wines and Cheese
Sharpham Wine Estate produces a diverse range of wines, including red, white, rosé, and sparkling varieties. The main grape varieties cultivated here are Madeline Angevine, Pinot Noir, Dornfelder, and Phoenix. Both the wines and the estate's artisanal cheeses have received numerous accolades for their quality and uniqueness, including a Gold award for the Bacchus at the 2015 English and Welsh Wine Awards.
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Pords Bridge, Totnes, TQ9 6RN, United Kingdom
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Reviewed on September 8, 2024
We did the wine tour I purchased online, great venue finished to a very nice standard. Do a quick walk up to the vines to get a better feel for the place. I’d recommend going for a higher package than the basic one, we tasted three wines.
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Reviewed on June 10, 2024
We went on the vineyard safari, led by Matt. Great views and some wines to taste as we walked around. Matt was very good at answering questions. Clearly a great ethos in terms of protecting the environment. We saw lots of hares, which was a bonus. The trip around the winery was also very good, followed by their charcuterie and Sharpham cheese. Had lunch in the Circa Restaurant. We can recommend their pickled vegetables and beef shin croquettes.
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Reviewed on September 10, 2023
Great spot for some good wine and food tastings. They also have a restaurant so make sure to try that out too (bookings preferred). The staff are friendly and helpful but perhaps get a smidgen overwhelmed when it’s busy (for tastings).
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Reviewed on August 15, 2023
Took my Sisters dog up for a walk along the nature trail. Beautiful place with amazing scenery and very informative placards along the way, telling you all about the place. Would be great for primary school day trips! For the adults, I got myself a bottle of pinot noir and some cider 😋 The shop is full of some lovely treats, books, cheeses, chutneys, etc. Reasonably priced, you get what you pay for. Cider is lovely! The staff were also very kind and helpful. Will be visiting again to support this local treasure. 10/10
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Reviewed on August 1, 2023
A fabulous winery in rural Devon. We were greeted by a lovely young person who offered us a taste of any wines we were interested in and showed us the winery, restaurant and shop. We tasted several wines, and a couple were very much to our taste, so we.bought a mixed case. Can't wait to try their cheeses too.
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