With an admiration for English wines, we were inspired to create our own, and to proudly represent Herefordshire and the Malvern Hills area.
How it all started
Established in 2018, the Two Beacons vineyard is a family-owned, single vineyard plot, nestled between its namesakes, the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Beacons, in the Malvern Hills National Landscape (AONB).
In creating our vineyard, it was important to us not only to preserve, but to foster the local flora and fauna, with minimal negative environmental impact.
Our warm, south-facing location with its surrounding native trees and shrubs provide a home to local wildlife, as do the grasses and flowers in the alleys of our vine rows.
Nearby trees and boundary hedgerows are home to white throats, blackcaps and goldfinches. Swifts, swallows and house martins can be seen in the skies above.
We also provide habitat for many different insects. Grasshoppers, dragonflies and damselflies can be found among the vine rows, along with bees collecting the nectar of the white clover flowers and other wild flowers we encourage to grow throughout the Estate.
Our Soil
The underlying geology of the area consists of Silurian limestones and calcareous mudstones, which are covered by a substantial layer of glacial till, or boulder clay. This deposit was laid down approximately 12,000 to 15,000 years ago, as the ice sheets retreated at the end of the last glaciation.
The soil is, therefore, a mixture of clay minerals, derived from finely ground rock flour, sand and gravel. This provides a well drained and nutrient rich soil.
The Estate
At Mathon Court Estate we want to share the experience of our natural land and all the inspiration, drama and spirit it offers.
Discover our wines
Two Beacons Vineyard produces three wines, a still red, a still white and a sparkling rosé.
