New Hall is home to some of England’s oldest vines, including a plantation of Pinot Noir planted 50 years ago – so looking after the long term is nothing new here.

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Maintaining the health, vitality and longevity of the heritage vines is at the forefront of Estate Manager Andy Hares’ vineyard practices. Having learnt his craft in French organic vineyards, in the last few years he has introduced a policy of low-chemical intervention, mechanical weed control and a diverse range of cover crops. Most recently, he planted almost 5 acres of wildflower meadow, and has joined the RSPB’s Operation Turtle Dove to monitor and support their declining population.

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The Cellar Door team also do their part as New Hall is partnered with Recorked, the UK’s leading natural wine cork recycling program. New Hall will collect and donate used and unwanted corks, and Recorked resell as recycled products. For every cork collected, Recorked donate a % of their profit to nominated charities. They also supply free corks to various charities and schools for use in craft projects. Together we strive to serve our natural environment by recycling cork stoppers, most of which will not break down in landfill, and have made the switch from corks to screw tops for all our still wines at New Hall.

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