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Beyond the glass – what makes Lympstone Manor Estate’s award-winning Devon wine so good?

By Marc Millon The English wine scene has evolved immensely over the past two decades and Devon wine is now regularly winning awards and accolades that have brought it to the attention of wine lovers around the world. So what is it that’s made Devon wines, and those of Lympstone Manor Estate, surge in popularity …

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Days out in Devon – Vineyard Tours at Lympstone Manor

From charming coastal towns to rolling countryside, there is a plethora of wonderful days out in Devon for locals and tourists alike. Among these, vineyard tours at Lympstone Manor Estate are the perfect way to indulge in the region’s beauty and taste some of its finest food and drink offerings.  An historic estate overlooking the …

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Lympstone Manor Estate Chardonnay

A Celebration of English White Wine with Lympstone Manor Estates English Chardonnay Launch.

Not that many decades ago, it was inconceivable that England’s cool climate would produce globally recognised wines. Yet, here we are, in the midst of a booming national wine making industry proving our mild climate can produce world leading English white wines.   As European countries struggle with stifling summer heat, English winegrowers are taking …

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The life of the Lympstone Manor Estate vineyard

At this time of year, the work in the vineyard is only just beginning. Over the colder months, Steve Edwards, Lympstone Manor’s Operations Director and now also Vineyard Manager, has been in the vineyard most days undertaking the laborious and skilled task of pruning each of the vineyard’s 17,500 vines as well as the partial …

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Michael Caines and Steve Edwards in the Lympstone Manor Vineyard

Listen to Michael and Steve on the In The Vineyard Podcast

Catch Michael Caines MBE, Chef Owner of Lympstone and Operations Manager, Steve Edwards on the In The Vineyard With podcast, hosted by Moshé Cohen.⁠⁠‘In The Vineyard With’ features in depth conversations with leading figures in the world of wine. Moshé Cohen is a wine consultant, a member of the Circle of Wine Writers and an …

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Lympstone Manor Vineyard Estate vines

Sustainability at Lympstone Manor Estate

By Marc Millon – Wine, Food and Travel Writer. Sustainability in winegrowing and winemaking can mean many things. It is more than just a production process or processes, and extends from how grapes are cultivated through to every stage of wine production, and even beyond to adopting social responsibility for the environment and communities surrounding …

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Listen to Michael Caines interview on the Italian Wine Podcast

Listen to Michael’s recent interview with Marc Millon on the Italian Wine podcast. This podcast is all about food and wine pairings! Since 2017 the Italian Wine Podcast has grown from just a weekly episode to becoming the only wine podcast in the world with a new show every single day.   Host Marc Millon has been travelling, eating, …

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Natural wines at Lympstone Manor

By Marc Millon – Wine, Food and Travel Writer. Lympstone Manor hosted a fascinating and enjoyable Natural Wine Dinner in the Pool House on 7th February, an evening that showcased both the precision and purity of wines made with minimal intervention as well as the precision of a considered menu prepared by Michael, Head Chef …

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The best luxury Valentine’s gifts – for the person who has everything.

What do you buy someone that is notoriously hard to buy for on the most romantic day of the year? Artisan chocolates, a dozen red roses, a romantic A La Carte meal under the stars? If you are looking for some inspiration or a truly unforgettable present, here’s the best luxury Valentine’s  gifts the Lympstone …

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Launch of Lympstone Manor Estate Classic Cuvée and Lympstone Manor Estate Isabeau Rosé 2022

Lympstone Manor Estate celebrated its fourth grape harvest with a Harvest Festival that also saw the launch of two new wines.

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