Back in October, we had the pleasure of sitting down with our friends at The Swedish Chamber of Commerce (UK) for their monthly LINK feature. In the interview, we reflected on the deep roots that tie Chilworth Manor Vineyard to Sweden, as well as how sustainability and community lie at the heart of all we do.

From planting vines in 2014 to now expanding our range with our latest Classic Cuvée ‘The Bishop’ 2019, it’s been a journey shaped by passion, partnership and a desire to create something truly special here in the Surrey Hills. An excerpt of the article can be found below with a link to the full article here:

From grapes to Glögg: Chilworth Manor Vineyard’s Swedish-British blend

Just an hour from London lies Chilworth Manor Vineyard, a family-run estate blending English winemaking with Swedish traditions. With roots stretching back to the Domesday Book and a vision firmly set on sustainability and community, the vineyard has quickly established itself as part of the growing Surrey Hills wine region. We sat down with co-founder Mia Wrigley and Commercial Manager Max Pywell to hear how history, innovation, and a touch of Swedish glögg shape their journey,

When Mia and her husband Graham Wrigley first planted a few vines in their back garden in Surrey, they never imagined it would grow into a commercial vineyard. “About 13 years ago, we visited a vineyard in south of Sweden and were quite surprised that it was possible to make wine there,” she recalls. “That year, my husband received some vines from my family, as a memory of the visit. But by then we had discovered more about the cold climate wines and how the English sparkling wines had taken on and the 10 vines became 10,000 and the start of the vineyard.”

Continue reading on The Swedish Chamber of Commerce (UK) website here