Suffolk

Overview

Suffolk is part of one of England's driest regions, with vineyards such as Giffords Hall, Shawsgate, and Wyken making award-winning wines. The county focuses on aromatic whites and refreshing rosés, though traditional-method sparkling wines are increasingly part of the offering.

A flat, open landscape with low rainfall and high sunshine hours gives Suffolk a long, reliable growing season. Soils are typically sandy loam and gravel over clay, with pockets of loam that support a wide range of cool-climate grape varieties.

Key Varietals

• ChardonnayMakes crisp still whites and delicate sparkling wines with citrus and orchard fruit.
• Pinot NoirProduces light reds, rosés, and sparkling components in Suffolk's dry autumns.
• BacchusThe aromatic star of the county, showing elderflower, grapefruit, and nettle notes.
• SolarisAn early-ripening, disease-resistant white hybrid that performs well in Suffolk's cooler sites.