English Wine Project founder named ‘Best Commercial Grower / Winemaker 2026’ by WineGB Midlands & North 
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24 Sep English Wine Project founder named ‘Best Commercial Grower / Winemaker 2026’ by WineGB Midlands & North 

Posted at 10:39h in Vineyard, Wine, Winery by
Some achievements need celebrating and we’re extremely proud that Kieron Atkinson, founder of English Wine Project, has been awarded ‘Best Commercial Grower / Winemaker 2026’ in the WineGB Midlands & North Awards. This is fantastic testament to Keiron’s commitment to producing quality English wines. 

Kieron has farmed the vines at Renishaw Hall vineyard since 2011 and makes the wines at his urban winery in Darley Abbey, Derby.

Personally seeing the winemaking process through from grape to glass is more unusual than you might think as many vineyards don’t have their own winemaking facilities and are supported by contract winemakers. At English Wine Project Kieron manages it all. 

The independent judges at the WineGB Midlands & North Awards were delighted with the quality and diversity of wines from the region. Entries to the 2026 awards were up 70% on the previous year and all three of the Renishaw Hall wines entered achieved silver medals:

  • Renishaw Hall Vintage Cuvee White Sparkling 2023 (made with Seyval Blanc & Chardonnay)
  • Renishaw Hall Walled Garden White 2025 (made with Madeleine Angevine, Solaris and Seyval Blanc)
  • Renishaw Hall Walled Garden Red 2025 (100% Rondo)

Every year Kieron carefully monitors the growing cycle to allow him to produce wines that are the best expression of the vintage. It is rare to be able to make single varietals, but the 2025 Red is 100% Rondo which can only be produced in exceptional years. The 2026 season has produced another crop of beautifully ripe grapes so look out for more fantastic wines. The best way to taste our range is to join a guided tour & tasting which take place seasonally at the Renishaw Hall vineyard and all year round at the urban winery.

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