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Our vineyards
The Marbury vineyards comprise 60 acres of vines situated on the southern edge of the Crouch Valley, overlooking the beautiful River Crouch. The site is at low level altitude, with the highest point at 48 metres, descending to just 7 metres above sea level at its lowest point, and less than 10 miles from the North Sea to the east.
WHERE
THE RIVER
MEETS THE
NORTH SEA
THE RIVER
MEETS THE
NORTH SEA
Our vineyards
The Marbury vineyards comprise 60 acres of vines situated on the southern edge of the Crouch Valley, overlooking the beautiful River Crouch. The site is at low level altitude, with the highest point at 48 metres, descending to just 7 metres above sea level at its lowest point, and less than 10 miles from the North Sea to the east.
51.6561° N, 0.6950° E
Where we are
Located above the Crouch River estuary, where the river meets the North sea, our Marbury’s vineyards thrive in a distinctive coastal climate, considered one of the finest in England for grape cultivation. The Crouch Valley is one of the warmest and driest parts of England, known for its long sunshine hours and autumn light.
London Clay
The predominant soil type in our vineyards is London Clay – a unique soil rich in smectite with high ‘shrink swell’ capacity. It retains water during dry spells, nourishing vines, and becomes impermeable during heavy rain. This helps prevent berry swelling and splitting during ripening—ideal conditions for producing premium grapes.
Having the expertise
While the Crouch Valley is now recognised as one of England’s most promising areas for grapes, it can also be one of the most challenging. The dense, heavy clay soils have historically been difficult to farm, with ploughing often referred to as ‘pulling up poison’. Greatness is achievable with a careful and considered approach, drawing on decades of experience in farming this land.
The perfect growing conditions
As well as special soils, the Crouch Valley benefits from being one of the warmest and driest parts of the country. Prevailing West/South-West offshore winds inhibit cloud formation, making the region warm and sunny in comparison with the rest of the UK. These long sunshine hours, coupled with low levels of rainfall, allow for an extended hang time to ripen the grapes.