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Fenny Castle Vineyard grows Pinot Noir and Ortega on a Site of Special Scientific Interest above the Somerset Levels, in sight of Glastonbury Tor.
Named Best Blanc de Noirs at the WineGB Awards 2026.
Fenny Castle Vineyard stands on a hill above the Somerset Levels whose geology earned it Site of Special Scientific Interest status: Tea Green marl and red marl divided by a rare layer of the mineral Celestine. James and Gill Cumming, who had farmed sheep on the land since 2005, prepared the ground by deep-ripping it to seventy centimetres, working in two hundred tonnes of cow manure, and driving in five hundred posts by hand, before planting the first parcel of Bacchus in 2011 and the main Ortega and Pinot Noir vineyard the following year.
Cellar door tastings
No walk-in tastings. Wine is collected by calling ahead, and a two-hour guided walk through the vineyard and winery, tasting a selection of the estate's wines, runs at 4pm on Saturdays from April to October, led by winemaker James Cumming.
Amenities
Ratings & awards
Not yet rated6 awards
Address
Panniers Farm, Castle Lane, Wells, BA5 1NLGetting there
Nearest station: Castle Cary · 10.5 mi
Opening hours
Hours not available or by appointment only
Winery opening hours often vary, so it is always worth checking ahead if you are planning a visit.
Common questions
Can I turn up at Fenny Castle Vineyard without booking?
No. Visits to Fenny Castle Vineyard are by appointment. Bookings can be made online or direct.
What can I expect from a visit to Fenny Castle Vineyard?
No walk-in tastings. Wine is collected by calling ahead, and a two-hour guided walk through the vineyard and winery, tasting a selection of the estate's wines, runs at 4pm on Saturdays from April to October, led by winemaker James Cumming.
When is Fenny Castle Vineyard open?
Visits to Fenny Castle Vineyard are by appointment, so we list no set opening hours.
Can I book a visit to Fenny Castle Vineyard online?
Yes, through Fenny Castle Vineyard's website.
What is the nearest station to Fenny Castle Vineyard?
Castle Cary, 10.5 miles in a straight line.
Where is Fenny Castle Vineyard?
Panniers Farm, Castle Lane, Wells, BA5 1NL, Somerset.
Can I stay at Fenny Castle Vineyard?
Yes. Fenny Castle Vineyard has places to stay: Vineyard Cottage.
Has Fenny Castle Vineyard won awards?
Yes. Fenny Castle Vineyard holds 6 results from competitions we follow, including silver for Fenny Castle Blanc de Noir 2020 at the International Wine Challenge 2025.
What wine does Fenny Castle Vineyard make?
Sparkling and still wine, from Pinot Noir.
