Ben Walgate

Itinerant maker of things: cider, wine, bread (three beautiful children ❤️!)

[Ben Walgate @benwalgate]

After a very difficult week, last night we closed our bar and restaurant and today we have made the decision to close our rooms for the foreseeable. We will be contacting all those with reservations shortly.
While we continue to operate the farm, vineya… https://t.co/yZhgoXxDte

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From the horse's mouth: https://t.co/jB1OFf6j8Z
@tillinghamwines

[Ben Walgate @benwalgate]

Loving these. Been pruning the 2018 plantings today. Should be a nice little crop this year, producing our very first domaine wines.
#onoyoshi f-type secateurs https://t.co/WA0NQ5eHa0

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Sunday afternoon vibes @tillinghamwines https://t.co/Pp73C2BTJT

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Lambs. ❤️❤️ https://t.co/p2L9UXKecU

[Ben Walgate @benwalgate]

I’ve always loved being by the Sea, how calming it can be, but recently swimming in it has become a bit of an addiction. What better way to connect with nature than to immerse yourself in it. Reset, relax and replenish. 💙 https://t.co/Ug3hr2knTx

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Chardonnay under flor, in qvevri. https://t.co/CysZe3i4m0

[Ben Walgate @benwalgate]

Next weekend, Saumur 💥 https://t.co/aVuK2lW1Fw

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Part Work in progress part experimentation. Cover crops (right) great for so many reasons: habitat, biodiversity, biomass, soil life, but competition with the vines is always a threat. On the left indigenous regrowth: lack of competition means advanced e… https://t.co/HMlC9Zy8Eu

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Very excited to be showing a selection of fruit based, fermented beverages in Saumur next weekend. Come by and say hello. https://t.co/9kU9ZgtyG1

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Tonight’s menu @tillinghamwines
It’s getting busier down here and we’re looking to put together a kitchen team. We are working towards self sufficiency, alongside championing amazing producers and suppliers, with all that entails: working closely with t… https://t.co/aXvKwHVIQf

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Maggie & Ted working hard on their debut album. Watch out world. https://t.co/4xG7btN1LH

[Ben Walgate @benwalgate]

New labels arrived today for another Qvevri wine from the splendid 2018 vintage. 19 wines in total may seem excessive, but born of the spirit of experimentation, every one seems justified and very much it’s own.
#lowinterventionwine #qvevri #wildferment… https://t.co/YvOybEDfmR

[Ben Walgate @benwalgate]

I also make cider.
@tillinghamwines
@starvecrowcider
Check out @fine_cider ‘s new book, Fine Cider: understanding the world of fine, natural cider by Felix Nash

Publisher: @rylandpetersandsmall
Photo credit: @oliviaestebanez https://t.co/VflnkEHXyr

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The Tillingham mince pie.
Grab a free one and a glass of mulled cider this Saturday at our open day @tillinghamwines https://t.co/ubbGIwpv7H

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Pre dinner tipple. Showing well a little over two weeks post disgorgement. @tillinghamwines Traditional Method 2017 https://t.co/BqrGu4oFOt

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😍 https://t.co/fUyhBaaPUi

[Ben Walgate @benwalgate]

Happy place with the legend @dwregg
Showing three new wines. 2019 R (available next week), 2017 Trad Method (early next year) and the new Pet Nat 100 (available next week too) https://t.co/xLyjI2Y8Di

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The first.
@tillinghamwines Traditional method 2017 https://t.co/YPZVo5FjVR

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Small plates in the bar @tillinghamwines
Cured sea bass, beetroot, horseradish, crème frâiche and horseradish.
#unfiltered #homegrown #local https://t.co/VmRtCHhtyA