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Heather Williamson • Jul 16, 2021

We’re proud to have our award-winning Ortega and Bacchus wines stocked by lovely local to us stores, shops and even garden centres.

Please find our current stockists below:


If any businesses in the area would also be interested in stocking and selling our wines direct to the public, we would love to hear from you too. 

Get in touch with us by calling 07974793367 or emailing heather@foxburyfields.co.uk.

If you’d like to buy our wine online, you can do here.


by Heather Williamson 26 Mar, 2024
As the evenings draw out and we head towards May, it’s time to turn our thoughts to alfresco entertaining. Here’s how to make sure you have a party that’s well organised and more ecofriendly too. Set the mood with some lighting and make the evening last longer – opt for large lanterns with candles inside and a few welcoming tea lights on your table. Don’t forget citronella candles to help keep the bugs at bay. You could also use solar powered lanterns too. Think British and local when sourcing your party drink and food – if you can’t grow your own, look for in season produce, such as British lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and courgettes in the summer and find your nearest farm shop. Ready-washed bags of salad and wine from overseas use up a great deal of energy to get to us. If you’re using meat, buy it from a nearby butcher too. Buying locally helps reduce your carbon footprint and means you’re supporting businesses in your community too. Help with recycling by labelling a couple of bins for glass and cans, so people know where to pop their empties, if you’re opting to serve your drinks like this. The best eco-option is to use crockery that can be washed with ease, and without using too much water, and re-used.  If you’re not using your own linens, glassware and china, go for biodegradable cups, plates and cutlery to ensure your waste isn’t adding to landfill. Ideally, opt for something you can pop on your own compost heap.
by Heather Williamson 26 Mar, 2024
When you’re entertaining at home and celebrating a special occasion, it is essential to make sure you create the right ambience for your guests. Table From the outset you need to decide if you’re colour coordinating or mixing and matching two or three different colourways with your tablecloth, napkins and the cutlery, glassware, and crockery you are going to use. Keeping it simple by using an off-white and grey/silver palette can look very appealing. Cover your table with a crisp white linen tablecloth and add handwritten place cards for a personal touch. Seating You’ll need to make sure you have enough suitable chairs before the event. If space it tight, benches or stools can be a great alternative, as they are more compact. Lighting You can set the scene with distinctive lighting. Warm white fairy lights casually used can look great. Candles also work well, and you could incorporate them into your table centrepiece. Tea lights in statement holders, can enhance the atmosphere. You should consider switching off any overhead lights and use free standing lamps instead, but make sure there is enough light for people to see what they are eating. Centrepiece Selecting a centrepiece is a difficult thing to do as it really needs to be a showstopper, but it shouldn’t take up too much space or obstruct talk across the table. Try using low vases or candle holders. Even lovely old jam jars can look great. For an organic look, use a combination of snipped branches and evergreen foliage from your garden or a florist. Sprigs of herbs look great and wildflowers are all the rage. They represent understated chic, but don’t overdo the foliage foraging, or it’ll ruin the hedgerow habitat for wildlife. Ambience Have some suitable music, something people can talk over that isn’t too obtrusive, but gives tone to the event, on in the background. Wine Don’t forget to order your wine too. Buying an English wine can be a great dinner party talking point.
by Heather Williamson 10 Jan, 2024
If you’re new to the art of wine tasting, and you’ve made a New Year’s Resolution to get into it, then you may be bewildered by the terminology. But it needn’t be baffling, especially if you use our handy guide below. In fact, the terminology helps describe a wine, so it allows you to get to grips with what you like and what you don’t. It’ll also help you understand wine reviews and labels. So, let’s get started… What’s a vintage? This is when the grapes were picked. The year they were picked in. Most bottles are marked with a single year, as most wines come from one year. But sparkling wines are generally created from several years, so are non-vintage. You can, however, see vintage sparkling wines when there’s a particularly good year. Go for the nose first when tasting Always start with your nose. Don’t be tempted to take a sip first. Swirl the wine around in your glass and put your nose to it. A wine’s nose is its aroma, which can be citrus, earthy, fruity, vegetal, floral or spicy. Legs mean alcohol content When you’re swirling your wine, look at the streaks running down the inside of the glass. These are the legs. More legs mean a higher alcohol content. The slower the legs move, the sweeter the wine. Next, it’s the body How a wine feels in your mouth is its body – this might be full, medium or light, depending on alcohol and sugar content. Check out the acidity You know how a lemon tastes? Well, this is what acidity is. The ripeness of the grapes reflects the acidity levels in a wine. Ripeness depends on the climate, so grapes grown in cooler climates may be more acidic. Taste the tannins Tannins, which you may have heard about in tea too, come from the grapes’ seeds and skin. They can cause some wines to leave a dry taste in your mouth. Oakiness This refers to wines that have been aged in oak barrels. This can affect their colour and flavour. Popular with red wines, adding a smokiness and depth of colour, barrels can also be used to give white wine a taste that’s slightly creamy with hints of vanilla.
by Heather Williamson 10 Jan, 2024
Wassail is the old English term for toasting someone’s health. Anglo Saxon used to start every year with the lord of the manor toasting the multitudes with the words waes hael, meaning ‘be well’. You can enjoy a cup of Wassail, which is a spiced ale or mulled wine, right up until Twelfth Night, January 5. However, traditionalists insist it should be celebrated on ‘Old Twelvey’, or January 17, so there’s still plenty of time to indulge. Here’s our recipe for the perfect cup or two of wassail:  3 red apples 3 oz brown sugar 2 pints brown ale, apple juice or cider 1/2 pint dry sherry or a dry white wine like our Bacchus 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ginger strips or lemon peel Core, then heat the whole apples together with the brown sugar and some of the ale or cider. Gently heat on a low oven for 30 minutes. Remove and place in a large pan, adding the rest of the spices and lemon peel, then simmer for 5 minutes. Add most of the alcohol at the last minute so it warms up but does not evaporate. Burgundy and brandy can be substituted for the ale and sherry. White sugar and halved oranges may also be added to taste. This recipe makes enough for eight people to have one cup each.
by Heather Williamson 29 Nov, 2023
Choosing the right wine for your next big event can be a daunting task. English wines are now a reliable, palate pleasing choice, and not only do they taste great, but they are also better for the planet too. English wine types English wine is either still/traditional or sparkling. It can be sub-divided and categorised further based on the region where the grape is grown, the variety and the method of production. Grape varieties Several varieties of wine making grapes are now grown in England including Pinots, Chardonnay and Riesling. Bacchus, which we grow, is one of the most popular for traditional wine. It gives citrus notes that go well with seafood. It’s a comparatively new grape. It originated after varieties were crossed to create a grape suited to English weather, and it definitely does well here in Herefordshire. Bacchus wines are acknowledged for their floral aromas, crisp acidity and tropical fruity flavours. The other grape we grow for our wine here in the vineyard is Ortega. It’s another white grape like Bacchus and is popular in England. It makes what are known as off-dry wines that have a smidgen of remaining sugar. It’s a cross between Muller-Thurgau and Siegerrebe. It’s crispness, floral character and stone fruit flavours make it a great wine to quaff all year round. What makes English wine exceptional? There are several reasons why English wine is becoming increasingly popular. Award-winning English wines now win international awards and are becoming well-known worldwide. Our wines have won British awards. Our Ortega 2021 was recently selected as one of the top 100 wines in the UK at this year’s Vineyard & Winery Show. It was picked by renowned wine writer and author, Matthew Jukes and WineGB, the trade body for British wines. Production Winemakers like us and our contemporaries in England, tend to use traditional, time-honoured techniques. We hand-pick our grapes for quality control and press them gently. Soil & climate We might not feel lucky with our weather, but English rainfall levels coupled with warm days and cooler nights, plus a lengthier growing season from April until October, are ideal for growing grapes like Bacchus and Ortega. Add into the mix our loamy soil, and this is what gives English wine like ours its standout flavour. Sustainability By buying wine made closer to home, in your own county or country, you’re reducing the number of miles it has travelled and the cost environmentally of that travel in terms of energy use and potential pollution.
by Heather Williamson 29 Nov, 2023
Christmas is a joyous time of year, but it can also feel a little bit frantic. We’ve popped together a few little handy hints on how to keep grounded, serene and jolly as we head into one of the busiest times of the year. Get out into the fresh air A good walk outside in the open air is great for clearing the head and lifting the mood, whatever the weather. We enjoy a turn around the vineyard whenever we can. It helps us take stock, make plans and enjoy the moment. Acts of kindness Little acts of kindness have a positive effect on those around us as well as boosting our own well-being. Giving back in your neighbourhood, joining community initiatives, volunteering and helping others can: ‘Help us feel a sense of belonging, make new friends, and connect with our communities. Face-to-face activities such as volunteering…can also help reduce loneliness and isolation,’ says the Mental Health Foundation . Make time for yourself We all spend the festive season ensuring our loved ones have all they need, but make sure you have time to yourself to do the things you enjoy too. Whether that’s doing some yoga, going for that walk, or having a chat over a coffee or a glass of wine with friends. But please make sure you drinkaware .
by Heather Williamson 11 Oct, 2023
A beautifully dressed Christmas tree – whether faux or fresh – is the focal point of any festive scheme. This year take some time out over a glass, or two, of wine to consider your style and the space you have before selecting your tree and decorating it. Follow our simple guide below. In rooms with low ceilings smaller trees are just as charming. Bay rooms, windows and hallways are great places for well-dressed trees. If you have an open fire or log-burning stove keep your tree away from these. Mix and match your fairy lights – use warm white lights on the inner parts of the branches and then use coloured lights on the outer areas. Drape delicate garlands in the branches. Hang your favourite decorations first so they have pride of place. Tuck small pressies and sweet treats into the branches too When you have finished, sit back, relax and enjoy. And pour another glass of wine.
by Heather Williamson 11 Oct, 2023
From the outset, decide if you are colour coordinating or mixing and matching two or three different colourways. You might also want to go for a theme. Select your tablecloth and napkins first, then your cutlery glasses and crockery. Match or mix it up to suit the textiles you have chosen. Mismatching to give a contrast can be impactful too. Handblown glasses For a contemporary country feel, go for handblown wine and drinking glasses, linen, organic shaped tableware and seasonal foliage from your garden, or nearest florist. Keeping it simple by using an off-white and grey/silver palette can be stunning too, while linking with the natural world and great outdoors is definitely on-trend this Christmas as well. Cover your table with a linen tablecloth and add handwritten place cards, named individual gifts, or Christmas decorations, for a personal touch. Make sure you have plenty of suitable chairs before the event. If space is tight, benches or stools can be a great alternative, because they are more compact. Setting the scene Set the scene with distinctive lighting. White fairy lights, casually used, can look great. Candles also work well, and you could incorporate them into your table centrepiece. Tea lights in statement holders, can enhance the atmosphere too. You should consider switching off any overhead lights and use free standing lamps instead, but make sure there is enough light for people to see what they are eating. Selecting a centrepiece is a difficult thing to do as it really needs to be a showstopper, but it shouldn’t take up too much space or obstruct talk across the table. Try using low vases or candle holders. Natural look or baubles For a fresh, natural look, use a combination of bare branches and evergreen foliage from your garden or a florist. Eucalyptus, ivy and rosemary sprigs that have a silver tinge can work very well together if you have gone for a white/grey theme. Alternatively, fill a large clear vase, or a decorative dish, with silver, gold or coloured baubles to compliment the colour scheme you’ve gone for. Food, drink & music Next think carefully about the food and the wine you’re going to serve and create your menu so you can buy in all the items you’ll need in good time. White wines go best with dishes featuring white meats like turkey, as well as seafood and those based around cheese. They are lighter and more refreshing than many red wines too. It’s always a good idea to order your wine well in advance and to get something that will encourage conversation with your guests. Our wines are artisan and English, so are always interesting to chat about. You’ll also be supporting a British maker and keeping your drink miles down by serving something that hasn’t been flown halfway around the world to reach your table. Once you’ve sorted your tablescape out and what you’ll be serving, you can think about creating your festive playlist featuring some great tunes that you can talk over and aren’t too intrusive.
by Heather Williamson 29 Sept, 2023
Chefs and home cooks alike are well versed in the benefits of using white wine as an ingredient. But why is it so useful in the kitchen? When used in the same way, the role of white wine is like that of lemon juice in cooking. It acts as a foil to fat, removing stodginess from dishes and as a tenderiser for meats and fish. It also acts as a taste enhancer in recipes, helping do away with the need for too much salt and bringing a bittersweet flavour. To balance the fat in sauces, white wine is often used, for example, with béarnaise, marinara and ravigote sauces. It’s also important for dishes like cheese fondues where a dry white wine is needed to balance out the fat content of the cheese, to bring a freshness and to take away the heaviness of the dairy product. As a tenderiser for meat and fish, softening protein fibre, white wine is often used in marinades. When it comes to slow cooking, it’s also a great wetting agent, for example in dishes like risotto and it works well when used to make gravies to go with white meats like veal, chicken and rabbit. It’s also key for fish and seafood dishes like stews featuring monkfish or flounder and, of course, the classic mussels in white wine. However, it’s a myth, according to gourmets, that you should use a cheap wine when cooking.  The better the wine the better the dish and it’s recommended you drink the same wine with your meal as you cook with for the optimum palate pleaser.
by Heather Williamson 29 Sept, 2023
Wine goes back thousands of years. In ancient Greece, the physician Hippocrates, born around 460 BC, commonly prescribed ‘Vinous white wine’ and ‘bitter white wine’ as part of his treatments. But it was Romans who ensured wine was known further afield. Sweet white wine They used the same style of viticulture as the Greeks and produced white wine. With food and drink a sign of prestige, rich Romans ensured it featured heavily when they entertained. Those with the most money built fabulous villas in the Bay of Naples where the vine had been cultivated since its introduction by the Greeks. These ancient grapes produced a sweet white wine resembling a Madeira that was used to make a mulled wine. Healthy drink As the Romans conquered areas to the north, they began to cultivate the vines that produced lighter and less sweet wines. The difference in climate they experienced, as they expanded their empire, ensured the creation of new varieties that could better cope with the weather than their Mediterranean cousins. In Germany, vines were planted so that Roman soldiers had a safe drink to quaff instead of the unhealthy water. They drank cooling white wine in summer and warmed it up in the winter. With the fall of the Western Roman Empire, the popularity of wine declined, and growers and wine merchants found themselves struggling. Plundering wine making regions The new overlords, the Germanic tribes, had different tastes. They guzzled beer. The decline of viticulture continued with the Vikings controlling the Atlantic. In the south, the Saracens were plundering southern Europe and taking residents for their slaves. This caused the wine making regions like the Languedoc, Provence, Southern Italy, and the Douro Valley to become abandoned, as people fled to escape the marauders. Made by monks Luckily the art of grape growing, and white wine making, didn’t die out. Catholic monks preserved the knowledge, started planting vines across Europe and creating wines for the celebration of mass and for the consumption of those living in and near the monasteries.  Eventually, white wine once again became a prestige drink. Noblemen thought that including it as part of their tablescape when entertaining reflected a host’s status, refinement and wealth.
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