Sustainable wines are more than just the production process, it is about creating sustainability at every stage of the winemaking production – from growing the grapes to adopting social responsibility for the communities surrounding the vineyard.

organic and biodynamic grape growing methods prohibit the use of chemicals, these forms of producing grapes just aren’t an option cool or humid climates, vineyards that cannot or don’t want to be organic or biodynamic can still care for and take care of the environment. Sustainable wines are not necessarily natural wines, they are not organic or biodynamic, although they can be all of these.

We have non cultivated vineyard boundaries which are not only aesthetically pleasing but this helps to protect and encourage the wildlife habitats within those areas and the hedgerows. Biodiversity within the local environment is extremely important which enhances the natural ecosystems and provides habitat for a wide variety of animals and plants which in turn assists with the management of pests and diseases within the proximity of the vineyard. Our program for disease management is vitally important for the well-being of our vines and this is delivered through very careful vine monitoring throughout the growing season so that the control of disease can be planned effectively with low impact on the vineyard and the surrounding environment. 

Sustainable working practices within all departments are encouraged at Lympstone Manor and the team is tasked with thinking responsibly and take ownership in order to reduce wastage where possible and therefore cost in order to achieve a more positive environmental result.  Lyme Bay Winery who produce the wines for Lympstone Manor Estate are one of the very few English wineries to have achieved accreditation for manufacturing quality from the British Retail Consortium ensuring that all our wines are crafted to the highest possible standards