Our Commitment to Sustainability
Devil’s Hill Vineyard is not an island. We are part of a wider living landscape, surrounded by farmland, woodland and grazing sheep that have shaped this hillside for generations. From the beginning, we chose to work with what nature already provides rather than impose industrial systems upon it.
The sheep that graze the neighbouring fields are not just our neighbours — their wool becomes part of our vineyard story. We use locally sourced fleeces to insulate young vines and protect soils, reducing moisture loss and helping suppress weeds without plastics or chemical barriers.
Our soils are nourished naturally. Instead of relying on heavy chemical inputs, we build fertility using farmyard manure and gentle seaweed sprays, encouraging strong root systems, healthier microbial life and more resilient vines. This approach may be slower, but it creates balance in the vineyard — and balance is where true quality begins.
Every vine at Devil’s Hill is worked by hand. From green harvesting to leaf removal, each cut is considered, each vine observed individually. This is labour-intensive, but it allows us to respond to the needs of the plant rather than forcing uniformity across the vineyard.
Beyond the rows, we are steadily reshaping the land around us. New trees have been planted, hedgerows thickened and revitalised, and corridors for wildlife restored. These habitats are not decoration — they are an essential part of our ecosystem, encouraging pollinators, birds and beneficial insects that help maintain natural equilibrium.
Our next chapter is focused on going even further: expanding native planting, increasing biodiversity, and deepening our commitment to regenerative practices that enhance the land rather than extract from it.
At Devil’s Hill, sustainability is not a marketing term. It is a responsibility — to our vineyard, our family, and the landscape that will carry this hillside long after us.