Richard & Sian Liwicki
The Bothy Vineyard
Frilford Heath
Abingdon
OX13 6QW
Oxfordshire
01865 390067
Bothy website
    Wines produced
  • White wines
    Grapes
  • Ortega
  • Optima
  • Huxelrebe
  • Perle
  • Albalonga
  • Findling

Facilities

  • Shop (weekends)

    Wine Maker Richard Liwicki
    • Bothy Vineyard, established twenty-nine years ago by Roger and Dorothea Fisher, continued an ancient tradition of wine making in the Vale of the White Horse, Oxfordshire, dating back at least to medieval times. The excellent microclimate, warm sandy soils, long ripening season and mature vines help produce wines of consistent depth and high quality which have won many awards.

    In 1978 six grape varieties were planted at the vineyard, on three acres of land. As is usual in English vineyards these were all German crosses which performed well in the English climate. These were vinified and blended to produce a variety of dry and off-dry white wines in our own winery to produce a distinctly English style.
    At its maximimum, five acres were under cultivation as the new owners, Sian and Richard Liwicki, expanded the vineyard. "We introduced new grape varieties which will enable a wider range of styles to be produced while maintaining the same exacting quality. Our philosophy is to produce the highest quality wines from grapes cultivated in as environmentally friendly way as possible.

    Sadly, hopes died with the continued sequence of Spring frosts and in 2020, the vineyard was grubbed up.




    Thames region