What Chilworth Manor Vineyard does

Chilworth Manor Vineyard is a family-owned English winery situated on a 13-acre, south-facing site within the Surrey Hills AONB in Chilworth, Surrey. The estate was established in 2013 with first plantings in 2014 and the first commercial vintage released in 2017/2018. Approximately 11,000 vines are planted across the three classic Champagne varieties — Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier — on chalky, limestone-rich soils, with winemaking outsourced to Litmus Wines at Denbies Wine Estate. The portfolio centres on English sparkling wines (Classic Cuvée and Brut Rosé), with a Still Rosé and a seasonal Glögg extending the range, alongside ancillary fragrance and gift products.

The business operates a diversified, experience-led revenue model. Direct-to-consumer channels include an on-site cellar door, an e-commerce store, and curated hospitality offerings priced from £18.50 (Friday Night Fizz) to £125 (Dine in the Vines), plus Tours & Tastings (£39), Afternoon Tea (£58), Words & Wine (£75) and private hire. The Odo Circle annual membership at £600/year introduces a recurring revenue tier. Distribution is extended through selective trade stockists including Lea & Sandeman in London, and through B2B corporate gifting.

The company is privately held by the Wrigley family (Mia and Graham Wrigley), operates with 1–10 employees, and has not raised external funding. It is a founding member of Sustainable Wines of Great Britain, has a charitable partnership with Mary's Meals, and was recognized at the 2025 Wines of British Summertime Showcase (WBSS). Strategic move cadence is organic, focused on product line extension, on-site experience buildout, and trust signals rather than scale-driven expansion.

Name

Chilworth Manor Vineyard

Legal name

Chilworth Manor Vineyard Limited

Website

https://chilworthmanorvineyard.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Chilworth Manor Vineyard is a family-owned English winery in the Surrey Hills producing premium sparkling and rosé wines from a 13-acre estate, serving direct-to-consumer wine buyers, hospitality guests, and corporate gifting clients through e-commerce, on-site experiences, and an annual wine club.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

English Winery

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD), Wine Grape Vineyard Operations (Varietal/AVA Practices, Yield & Quality Targets) (AFAGAJAJ)

Keywords

• English sparkling wine
• Vineyard tours tastings
• English still rosé
• Winery venue hire
• Wine membership program

Headquarters

HQ city

Chilworth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of still rosé, sparkling wines (Classic Cuvée, Brut Rosé), and specialty products (Glögg, fragrance bundles) through website and cellar door. Also sold through stockists.
2. Experiences: Revenue from ticketed experiences including Tours & Tastings (£39), Afternoon Tea (£58), Friday Night Fizz (£18.50), Dine in the Vines (£125), and private hire events.
3. Corporate Gifting: B2B wine gift packages and experience vouchers for corporate clients, with shipping to offices or direct to recipients.
4. The Odo Circle Membership: Annual membership at £600 providing 18 bottles of wine (6 bottles each of Classic Cuvée, Brut Rosé, and Still Rosé) plus priority access to experiences and members-only events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Family-owned English vineyard and winery on the Surrey Hills green sandstone growing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier to produce premium English sparkling wines (Classic Cuvée 'The Bishop' 2019, Classic Cuvée 'Alwyn' 2018, Brut Rosé), a still rosé, and a Glögg mulled wine. The estate sells these wines direct-to-consumer via its own online shop and cellar door and complements sales with on-site vineyard tours and tastings, dining experiences, afternoon tea, the Friday Night Fizz series, Words & Wine literary events, and private/corporate hire of The Watch House.

Product overview

Chilworth Manor Vineyard operates as a family-owned English winery producing contemporary wines rooted in the estate's history. The core product portfolio consists of premium sparkling wines (Classic Cuvée and Brut Rosé in multiple vintages) and still rosé wines, complemented by seasonal products like Glögg mulled wine. Wine production is handled by Litmus Wines at Denbies Wine Estate using grapes grown on the 13-acre south-facing vineyard in the Surrey Hills. Beyond wines, the vineyard offers a diverse range of experiences including Tours & Tastings (£39), Dine in the Vines (£125), Afternoon Tea & Sparkling (£58), and Friday Night Fizz events. The company operates The Watch House as a private hire venue and maintains The Odo Circle membership programme (£600/year) providing exclusive wine allocations and priority access. Additional revenue streams include corporate gifting services, candles made from repurposed wine bottles, and participation in charity initiatives through Mary's Meals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Odo Circle: A Chilworth Manor Vineyard Membership programme named after Odo of Bayeux, offering 18 bottles of wine annually along with priority access to experiences and events.

Products and services

• Classic Cuvée 'The Bishop' 2019 English sparkling wine produced from estate-grown Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier using traditional-method production at Chilworth Manor Vineyard, sold direct to consumers and via stockists.
• Classic Cuvée 'Alwyn' 2018 English sparkling wine from the 2018 vintage produced at Chilworth Manor Vineyard from estate-grown Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier.
• Brut Rosé English sparkling rosé produced by Chilworth Manor Vineyard from estate-grown red and white grape varieties.
• Rosé (Still) 2024 Still rosé wine produced from estate-grown grapes at Chilworth Manor Vineyard, complementing the sparkling range.
• Glögg 2024 Chilworth Manor's take on traditional Scandinavian mulled wine, produced from estate wine and released seasonally.
• Tours and Tastings Guided vineyard tours followed by a tasting of Chilworth Manor wines, offered to visitors at the estate.
• Dine in the Vines Multi-course dining experience served in the vineyard setting, paired with Chilworth Manor wines and available as a ticketed event.
• Afternoon Tea & Sparkling Traditional afternoon tea at the estate paired with Chilworth Manor sparkling wine, available as a ticketed experience.
• Friday Night Fizz Recurring Friday evening experience centred on tasting Chilworth Manor sparkling wines, available to visitors at the estate.
• Words & Wine On-site literary event combining author readings or book discussions with Chilworth Manor wines, offered as a ticketed experience.
• The Watch House (Private and Corporate Hire) Private and corporate hire of The Watch House venue on the Chilworth Manor estate for events, celebrations, and corporate hospitality.
• The Odo Circle Membership Annual membership programme providing members with allocation access to limited-release wines, members-only events, and priority booking at the estate.

Quantifiable outcome

• Every bottle sold provides a daily meal for a week to a child in a Malawi school through Mary's Meals

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Matt Summerville / Bee Kind HivesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2025Natural bee installation on vineyard slopes using bee-centred beekeeping approach with log environments mimicking hollow trees. Part of sustainability and biodiversity initiatives.
• Mary's MealscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChilworth Manor supports Mary's Meals charity with a portion of bottle sales going to help chronically hungry children. Each bottle sold provides a daily meal for a week to a child in a Malawi school. This partnership aligns with the estate's charitable heritage.
• Litmus WinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrapes are delivered to Litmus Wines at Denbies Wine Estate in Surrey Hills where winemaker Matthieu Elzinga and team work closely with Chilworth to produce their wines with distinct quality, style and taste.
• Two Many CooksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Two Many Cooks for Dine in the Vines experience - an intimate evening of fine dining at a communal Vigneron's table in the vineyard with seasonal three-course menu paired with Chilworth wines.
• Vineyards of the Surrey HillscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Vineyards of the Surrey Hills cluster - a group of vineyards producing outstanding wines from the rolling North Downs in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Chalky limestone geology similar to Champagne region.
• Sustainable Wines of Great BritaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of the Sustainable Wines of Great Britain Scheme launched in February 2020, establishing environmental sustainability as cornerstone of UK wine industry.
• NGS Open GardensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContinued support for NGS Open Gardens and Picnics & Pinks music evenings at Chilworth Manor, both in aid of charities. Part of estate's charitable heritage dating back to Lady Heald's initiatives.
• Grange Park OperaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChilworth Manor wines available from Grange Park Opera restaurants and bars. Partnership supporting cultural venue.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gusbourne Estate: Kent-based English sparkling wine producer with a tasting room and cellar door experience. Comparable in DTC-led premium English sparkling positioning and tourism-led brand experience.
• Bolney Wine Estate: Sussex-based English wine estate producing sparkling and still wines with a restaurant, tours, and retail shop. Directly comparable in combining boutique English wine production with on-site hospitality and DTC experiences.
• Chapel Down: Largest UK wine producer combining still and sparkling English wines with a visitor centre, tours, and a hospitality/gifting program. Closest large-scale analog combining wine production with consumer experiences, membership-style offerings, and multi-channel retail.
• Ridgeview Wine Estate: Sussex-based English sparkling wine estate focused on traditional method sparkling from Champagne varieties. Comparable in product mix (sparkling-led, multi-vintage) and DTC-led distribution to Chilworth.
• Hambledon Vineyard: Hampshire-based English sparkling wine estate using Champagne varieties on chalk soils. Comparable terroir narrative (chalky geology) and traditional method sparkling portfolio overlapping Chilworth's Classic Cuvée and Brut Rosé SKUs.
• Denbies Wine Estate: Largest single-estate vineyard in England, based in Surrey Hills. Operates tours, a hotel, restaurant, and retail — and is also the location of Litmus Wines where Chilworth's grapes are processed, making it both a peer and a partner.
• Camel Valley: Cornwall-based family-run English winery producing sparkling, rosé, and still wines with a strong visitor experience. Highly comparable family-owned, experience-led business model in the English wine category.
• Nyetimber: England's best-known sparkling wine producer using the same Champagne varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier) on chalky soils. The most established English sparkling peer and the category benchmark Chilworth's premium position is benchmarked against.
• Hush Heath Estate: Kent-based English sparkling and still wine producer with a cellar door shop and visitor experience. Comparable premium English sparkling positioning with DTC-led tourism model.

Emerging players

• Bluebell Vineyard Estates: Smaller Sussex-based English sparkling and still wine producer with cellar door sales. Comparable product mix and DTC focus, but at smaller scale and with less developed experience and membership offerings than Chilworth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chilworth-manor-vineyard-limited

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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