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# Lyme Bay Winery: Lyme Bay Winery is an award-winning English winery based in Shute, Axminster, Devon. Founded over 30 years ago, we are the UK's largest producer of mead and fruit wine, and the most-awarded English still wine producer. Our Cellar Door is open Tuesday to Saturday for tastings, shopping and tours. We produce a range of English still and sparkling wines, traditional and flavoured meads, country fruit wines, liqueurs, gins and rums.

## Sitemaps
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## Pages
- [Prior Vintages](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/prior-vintages/)
- [Awards](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/awards/)
- [Black Friday](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/black-friday/)
- [Delivery Rates](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/delivery-rates/)
- [Distance Selling Policy](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/distance-selling-policy/)
- [About Us](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/about-us/)
- [Terms & Conditions](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/website-terms-conditions-of-use/)
- [Refund and Returns Policy](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/refund_returns/): This is a sample page.
- [Weddings and Private Events](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/events/weddings-and-private-events/)
- [Cellar Door](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/events/cellar-door/)
- [My account](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/my-account/)
- [Checkout](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/checkout/)
- [Basket](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/basket/)
- [Events](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/events/)
- [Contact Us](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/contact-us/)
- [Inspiration](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/inspiration/)
- [Award-winning English wines](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/)
- [Privacy & Cookie Policy](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/privacy-policy/): Suggested text: Our website address is: https://lymebaywinery.co.uk.

## Products
- [Mead Summer Gift Box](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/mead-summer-gift-box/): Gift Boxes Our Mead Summer Gift box has arrived. Containing our top choices for the summer. Traditional mead, Apple mead, Strawberry mead, Rhubarb mead & Elderflower mead in 5cl bottles.
- [Chardonnay 2019](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/chardonnay-2019/): A 100% Chardonnay wine with a depth of fruit and body that takes Lyme Bay Chardonnay to the next level in winemaking quality.
- [Pinot Noir Rosé 2025](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/pinot-noir-rose-2025/): A bright, fresh and fruity rosé with packed with notes of red berry fruit and a soft creamy finish on the palate. Best served lightly chilled, as an aperitif or with food.
- [Bacchus Block 2025](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/bacchus-block-2025/): An elegant and aromatic Bacchus. Vibrant and layered, showing tropical fruit flavours and blackcurrant leaf notes, leading to a long, steely, lime-driven finish.  Crisp but balanced acidity makes this a perfect match for salads and seafood. Our first release since 2022.  This parcel of Bacchus fruit was of such high quality in the 2025 vintage, we have separated it from our Bacchus allocation to release this elegant & aromatic Bacchus as a stand-alone style.      
- [Sauvignon Blanc 2025](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/sauvignon-blanc-2025/): A crisp, citrus and vibrant English white wine. Fresh, yet concentrated, showing flavours of white currant and gooseberry and supported by vibrant, lime-driven acidity. Textured and balanced, with a long, clean finish.  An excellent match for white fish and roast chicken.    
- [Shoreline Rosé 2025](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/shoreline-rose-2025/): The perfect partner to our signature blend and bestseller, Shoreline.  An industry first, this delicate & light Rosé blend is perfect for Spring/Summer.  
- [Strawberry Elderflower Sparkling Mead](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/strawberry-elderflower-sparkling-mead/): Sparkling Mead Delight your senses with the perfect balance of sweet and floral notes in our Strawberry Elderflower Mead. This exquisite mix of ripe strawberries, delicate aromatic elderflower and notes of traditional mead will add an air of sophistication to an occasion. Enjoy as an aperitif, pair it with your favourite foods, or over ice.
- [Raspberry Lemonade Sparkling Mead](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/raspberry-lemonade-sparkling-mead/): Sparkling Mead Prepare to be enchanted by the captivating taste of Raspberry Lemonade Mead. This sparkling delight seamlessly blends the sweet-tart essence of raspberries and lemonade, perfectly balanced with the smooth, honey-kissed notes of traditional mead.
- [Pinot Noir 2024](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/pinot-noir-2024/): English Red Wine Made from the best fruit available in the UK & aged in 32% new oak, this wine showcases the hallmark intensity, complexity and finesse of Lyme Bay Pinot Noir. Though still youthful, the 2024 Pinot Noir already demonstrates impressive structure and concentration, with the potential to evolve beautifully over the coming years. Its balance of vibrant fruit and earthy nuances makes it enjoyable now, while promising further depth for those who cellar it.
- [Fruit Cake Liqueur](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/fruit-cake-liqueur/): A sweet treat with spiced dried fruit, warming brandy, and a subtle nostalgic finish.
- [Mead Liqueur](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/mead-liqueur/): A careful fusion of our award-winning Mead and Scotch Whisky to achieve a beautifully smooth blend of flavours that have earned this ever-popular double act a real following over the years.
- [Shoreline 2024](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/shoreline-2024/): English White Wine A fresh, complex, quintessentially English, dry white wine. An excellent match for seafood dishes. VARIETIES: Reichensteiner, Bacchus, Chardonnay, Seyval Blanc, Ortega, Pinot Noir, Solaris, Sauvignon Blanc
- [Covepoint Chardonnay](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/covepoint-chardonnay/): The Covepoint Chardonnay is a rich, elegant white with a pale straw hue and expressive aromas of melon, lifted tangerine, orange blossom, and delicate floral notes. On the palate, it shows moderate weight and bright citrus-driven acidity, complemented by ripe melon and white stone fruit. A subtle oak component brings a gentle touch of vanilla, adding depth and roundness to the finish.
- [Covepoint Pinot Noir](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/covepoint-pinot-noir/): The Covepoint Pinot Noir opens with vivid aromas of wild raspberry, layered with savoury complexity and a hint of black pepper spice. The palate is well-weighted and finely structured, with soft tannins and a persistent core of ripe cherry fruit. Judicious oak use enhances the wine’s elegance and adds depth, delivering a long, harmonious finish
- [Elderflower & Lemon Reserve Liqueur](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/elderflower-lemon-reserve-liqueur/): Made from hand-picked elderflowers, steeped in smooth vodka with a little sugar and zesty lemon juice to enhance the delicate floral flavour of elderflowers. Our Reserve Liqueurs make great gifts, fantastic cocktail additions, and perfect after-dinner digestifs.
- [Raspberry Reserve Liqueur](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/raspberry-reserve-liqueur/): Whole fruit, soaked with smooth vodka with a small amount of sugar to retain the fresh raspberry flavour. A truly luxurious taste of summer. Made in small batches, packed with fruit and presented in a unique bottle with a wooden stopper, our Reserve Liqueurs make great gifts, fantastic cocktail additions, and perfect after-dinner digestifs.
- [Traditional Mead](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/traditional-mead/): Mead A sweet, full-flavoured mead with rich, deep honey flavours and a moreish honeycomb finish. A great accompaniment to strong cheeses and full-flavoured casseroles.      
- [Rhubarb Mead](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/rhubarb-mead/): Mead Rhubarb mead showcases the delicious pairing of honey and rhubarb. Served chilled or on the rocks, this tangy mead has the sweetness and fruitiness to pair it perfectly with blue cheese and terrines, as well as ice cream and fruit-based desserts.      
- [Traditional Mead 375ml](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/traditional-mead-375ml/): Mead A sweet, full-flavoured mead with rich, deep honey flavours and a moreish honeycomb finish. A great accompaniment to strong cheeses and full-flavoured casseroles.  
- [Bullet for My Valentine – Waking The Demon Mead](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/waking-the-demon-mead/): Mead Made especially for the popular rock band Bullet For My Valentine. This Mead is sweet & moreish, with rich, deep honey flavours.
- [Bullet for My Valentine – Venom Spiced Mead](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/bullet-for-my-valentine-venom-spiced-mead/): Mead A second mead made especially for the popular rock band Bullet For My Valentine. This Spiced Mead is a honey ferment flavoured with spice, hints of cinnamon and nutmeg for a tingling sensation and a bite of heat. Very moreish.
- [Moniack Mead](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/moniack-mead/): Mead Produced initially at Moniack Castle in the Scottish Highlands, Moniack Mead has a lovely, lingering, and smooth flavour with caramel and fermented honey elements.
- [Chilli Mead](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/chilli-mead/): Mead Chilli mead has the perfect balance of sweet honey with the spicy kick of chillies, which will leave your tongue tingling with delight. Serve at room temperature and try with hard and strong cheeses, Bolognese and pizza.
- [Strawberry Mead](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/strawberry-mead/): Mead Fresh ripe berries on the nose, leading to a palate full of sweet, macerated strawberries. Well balanced with fresh acidity and deep honey undertones.
- [Apple Mead](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/apple-mead/): Mead Classic bittersweet apple character on the nose. Fresh and sweet on the palate with notes of toffee apple.
- [Westcountry Mead](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/westcountry-mead/): Mead A Medium Sweet honey-based wine with a sweet spicy overtone. Lovely served at room temperature & with spicy food or strong cheeses.
- [Elderflower Wine 375ml](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/elderflower-wine-375ml/): Fruit Wine An off dry wine, light and beautifully refreshing with floral bouquet. Great chilled as a popular picnic or lunchtime wine.
- [Black Cherry Mead](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/black-cherry-mead/): Mead Black cherry mead is a beautiful combination of the sweet and tart flavours of honey and wild cherries. Perfect on the rocks, it is a great accompaniment to dark chocolate, rich desserts and even steak.
- [Cherry Wine 375ml](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/cherry-wine-375ml/): Fruit Wine Lyme Bay Cherry Wine is a smooth, full flavoured sweet wine with an aroma of real cherries and a hint of almond. The Cherry Wine is best served at a cool room temperature and makes a perfect dessert wine.
- [Strawberry Wine 375ml](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/strawberry-wine-375ml/): Fruit Wine Our Strawberry Wine is a medium, well balanced fruit wine with a delicate strawberry aroma. This fruit wine is a traditional summer favourite that’s best served chilled. Alternatively, serve Strawberry Wine with soda & fresh mint for a longer refreshing drink.
- [Ginger Wine 375ml](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/ginger-wine-375ml/): Fruit Wine Lyme Bay classic Ginger Wine is a sweet, heart-warming wine bursting with smooth ginger and carrying a kick. This Ginger Wine is a great dessert wine that is best served at room temperature.
- [Nettle Wine](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/nettle-wine/): Fruit Wine Unfortunately, we have discontinued our Nettle Wine. Why not try something else from our fruit wine collection? A dry, light, crisp wine with the summery character of nettle and hints of melon and grapefruit. Traditional and delicious, Nettle Wine is great served chilled as an aperitif or with seafood, chicken and summer salads.
- [Elderberry Wine](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/elderberry-wine/): Fruit Wine Our Elderberry Fruit Wine is a robust, off-dry red wine that is rich in colour & flavour. This fruity wine is superb as an after-dinner drink served with a full-flavoured hard cheese or alternatively, alongside red meats & casseroles. Elderberry wine is best served at room temperature.
- [Apricot Wine](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/apricot-wine/): Fruit Wine A medium sweet, smooth, richly scented golden fruit wine that oozes the lingering flavour of soft, ripe fruit. Lyme Bay Apricot Fruit Wine is excellent served chilled as a dessert wine or with cheese.
- [Blackberry Wine](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/blackberry-wine/): Fruit Wine Lyme Bay Blackberry fruit wine is a medium wine, bursting with the tangy, full flavour and heady aroma of ripe hedgerow fruit. Our Blackberry wine is best served at room temperature. This wine is a great companion to a full flavoured berry dessert. It can also be enjoyed as a refreshing long drink, mixed 50/50 with soda water, as with our other fruit wines.
- [Damson Wine](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/damson-wine/): Fruit Wine Lyme Bay Winery Damson Wine is a mellow, off dry wine that’s a traditional favourite. Light and well balanced with a hint of pepper which compliments Indian or Chinese food. Best served at a cool room temperature.
- [Elderflower Wine](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/elderflower-wine/): Fruit Wine An off-dry elderflower wine, light, crisp, and beautifully refreshing with a floral bouquet. Great chilled as a popular picnic or lunchtime wine.
- [Blackbeer and Raisin Wine](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/blackbeer-and-raisin-wine/): Fruit Wine Lyme Bay Blackbeer & Raisin wine is a sweet, full flavoured dark wine with a rich, malty flavour & sherry like character. Serve at room temperature, this wine is great with a full flavoured hard cheese.
- [Cherry Wine](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/cherry-wine/): Fruit Wine Lyme Bay Winery cherry wine is a smooth, full-flavoured sweet wine with an aroma of real cherries and a hint of almond. Our cherry wine is best served at a cool room temperature and makes a perfect dessert wine. As with our other fruit wines, it can also be enjoyed as a refreshing long drink, mixed 50/50 with soda water.
- [Ginger Wine](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/ginger-wine/): Fruit Wine Lyme Bay Winery classic Ginger Wine is a sweet, heart-warming wine bursting with smooth ginger and carrying a kick. This Ginger Wine is a great dessert wine that is best served at room temperature and is a perfect accompaniment to cheeses.
- [Classic Cuvée 2019](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/classic-cuvee-2019/): The Classic Cuvée is an elegant sparkling wine, showing a depth of citrus and stone fruits flavours, along with the more complex secondary aromas of cooked apples, breadcrumbs, honey and almond.
- [Sparkling Rosé – NV](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/sparkling-rose-nv/): A sparkling Rosé made from Pinot Noir grapes, boasting a bright, fruit-driven palate with a richness of honey and hints of brioche.
- [Brut Reserve Sparkling – NV](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/brut-reserve-sparkling-nv/): Our Brut Reserve sparkling wine displays lifted brioche and toasty aromas, with refreshing lemon and green apple notes on the palate and a vibrant and creamy mousse finish.This fresh and fruity sparkler is a perfect drink for that special occasion, and pairs beautifully with quality fresh Seafood for which the South West is so famous.
- [Bacchus 2024](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/bacchus-2024/): English White Wine A lean and precise wine, with a light to medium body and a clean zesty finish.
- [Christmas Pudding Wine](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/christmas-pudding-wine/): A delicious warming wine embodying the character of a classic Christmas Pudding.
- [Mulled Wine](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/mulled-wine/): A delicious blend of damson and elderberry with notes of festive spices. Just heat gently in a saucepan and serve warm (with a tot of brandy!) on chilly winter evenings.
- [Christmas Mead](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/christmas-mead/): Mead A very special festive and rich honey wine. The finest mead gently blended with Christmas spices to make the perfectly smooth and mellow Christmas tipple.
- [Miniature Fruit Wine Gift Box](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/miniature-fruit-wine-gift-box/): Gift Boxes An attractive miniature gift box containing our winemaker’s choice of five best selling fruit wines. Strawberry, Ginger, Cherry, Elderflower & Elderberry in 5cl bottles.
- [Miniature Mead Gift Box](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/miniature-mead-gift-box/): Gift Boxes The perfect gift for a mead lover or someone exploring interesting drinks. An attractive miniature gift box containing our winemaker’s choice of five best selling meads. Rhubarb, Tournament (Ginger), Black Cherry, Traditional and Chilli in great 5cl bottles. A great way to discover a favourite.
- [Miniature Rum Gift Box](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/product/miniature-rum-gift-box/): Gift Boxes A delightful miniature gift box containing our award-winning Lugger Spiced Rum and Lugger Golden Rum in 5cl bottles, deliciously aged to bring you maximum satisfaction.

## Blog Posts
- [From Pale Pink to Deep Red: Three Sides of English Pinot Noir](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/english-pinot-noir-colour-guide/): International Pinot Noir Day falls on 18 August. It's a date we're rather fond of here in Devon, because Pinot Noir is the grape behind three of our still wines and a good deal of our reputation.
- [Modern Ways to Enjoy Mead: Drinks, Pairings and Recipes](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/modern-ways-to-enjoy-mead-drinks-pairings-and-recipes/)
- [National Cheese and Wine Day: The unhurried art of the British summer cheeseboard](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/national-cheese-and-wine-day-the-unhurried-art-of-the-british-summer-cheeseboard/)
- [Strawberries, Tennis and the Taste of the British Summer](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/strawberries-tennis-and-the-taste-of-the-british-summer/)
- [5 Easy Rum Cocktails for Summer Gatherings](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/5-easy-rum-cocktails-for-summer-gatherings/)
- [English Wine Week 2026](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/english-wine-week-2026/)
- [From Elderflower to Bottle](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/from-elderflower-to-bottle/)
- [10 World Cocktail Day Recipes to Try at Home (2026)](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/10-world-cocktail-day-recipes-to-try-at-home-2026/)
- [Introducing Our New, English Sauvignon Blanc](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/introducing-our-new-english-sauvignon-blanc/): There is always a sense of anticipation around a new release, especially when it brings something a little unexpected.
- [Easter wine pairings: what to pour with every course](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/easter-wine-pairings-what-to-pour-with-every-course/)
- [The Perfect Mother’s Day Wine](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/the-perfect-mothers-day-wine/)
- [10 Mead Cocktails for St Patrick’s Day (Easy Recipes 2026)](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/10-mead-cocktails-for-st-patricks-day-easy-recipes-2026/): St Patrick's Day is one of the best excuses of the year to get creative with your drinks. If you're hosting a party, mixing cocktails at home or just want something a little more interesting in your glass on 17th March, we think mead deserves a spot at the table.
- [Pancake Day 2026: Wine pairings for every pancake on the table](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/pancake-day-2026-wine-pairings-for-every-pancake-on-the-table/): Pancake Day used to be simple: a frying pan, a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of sugar. Or you might have a full‑blown event with stacks for brunch, savoury crêpes for dinner and dessert pancakes to finish.
- [15 Easy Valentine’s Cocktail Recipes to Try in 2026](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/valentines-cocktail-recipes/): What better way to show your love this Valentine’s Day than by shaking things up with our love-themed cocktails. We’ve prepared a list of 15 easy Valentine’s cocktail recipes that are sure to leave your partner awe-struck.
- [What Drinks should you serve for a Burns Night celebration?](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/what-drinks-should-you-serve-for-a-burns-night-celebration/)
- [Christmas Mead vs Mulled Wine: Which Is the Best Festive Warmer This Year?](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/christmas-mead-vs-mulled-wine/)
- [Mead, Reimagined: A Refreshing Take On An Old Time Classic](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/sparkling-meads-range/): To many, mead has a distinct association with the past, and it’s unlikely to be the first thing to spring to someone's mind if you were to stop them in the street and ask them to name an alcoholic beverage. However, here at Lyme Bay Winery, we believe this complex and intriguing drink is something that modern-day drinkers will love too, if given the chance.
- [The Ultimate Mead & Cheese Pairing Guide for International Mead Day 2025](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/mead-and-cheese-pairing-international-mead-day-2025/): Here in Devon's beautiful Axe Valley, we've been exploring the world of mead and cheese pairings, and honestly? We think you're going to love what we've discovered.
- [The Ultimate Wine and Cheese Pairing Guide for 2025](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/wine-and-cheese-pairing/): Wine and cheese are an all time classic pairing, and there's a good reason for it. With the right mix, wine and cheese can taste fuller and more complicated. It's almost like they were meant to be together!
- [From Court to Glass: 5 Refreshing Strawberry Wine Cocktails for Champions](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/from-court-to-glass-5-refreshing-strawberry-wine-cocktails-for-champions/)
- [English Wine Week 2025: Create New Traditions with Lyme Bay Winery](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/english-wine-week-2025-create-new-traditions-with-lyme-bay-winery/)
- [2025 SIDMOUTH JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/2025-sidmouth-jazz-blues-festival/)
- [15 Green St Patrick’s Day cocktails to try at home (2025)](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/st-patricks-day-cocktails/): St Patrick’s Day is all about good times, great company and - most importantly - delicious drinks. Whether you’re toasting to the luck of the Irish, dancing to a lively jig or simply looking for a novel way to celebrate, nothing says St Patrick’s Day like a green drink in hand.
- [The ultimate wine and pancake pairing guide for Shrove Tuesday (2025)](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/wine-and-pancakes/): Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, is all about indulgence. Some people like a stack in the morning, others like to flip with friends in the evening - but if you’re here, it’s probably because you’re after something more this year. 
- [The Essence of Mead: A Journey Through Its Flavours and Tasting Notes](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/the-essence-of-mead/): The ancient drink of mead is experiencing a remarkable surge in popularity, with mead tasting events and festivals springing up across the globe offering enthusiasts as well as those who are new to mead a chance to sample its diverse range of flavours.
- [Mead in Weddings: Blending Tradition and Taste on Your Special Day](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/mead-in-weddings/): If you are a fan of our mead – and a reader of our blogs – you will already know that mead has a rich history dating back to ancient times, but what is less well known is the cultural significance of mead in weddings.
- [The Science Behind the Sweetness: Decoding Mead Fermentation](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/the-science-behind-mead-fermentation/): If you think mead is just an old-fashioned drink made from honey, then we are here to tell you there is much more to this ancient libation than meets the eye.With a sweetness that has enchanted discerning palates for centuries, mead is often referred to as the ‘nectar of the gods’ and boasts a rich history that spans cultures dating back thousands of years across the globe.
- [The Role of Oak Barrels in English Wine Ageing: Impact on Taste and Complexity](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/the-role-of-oak-barrels-in-english-wine-ageing-impact-on-taste-and-complexity/): The mighty oak is much beloved as the national tree of England – representing strength and endurance – and was long used for house and boat-building across the nation because of those very qualities.
- [Ultimate Guide to Hosting an English Wine Tasting Party at Home](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/ultimate-guide-to-hosting-an-english-wine-tasting-party-at-home/): If you’ve ever been to a wine tasting at a shop or wine warehouse, you’ll know they can be really informative. However, you might feel pressure to buy wines at the end of the event. A fun alternative is to organise your own wine tasting at home. Choose a selection of quality wines you’ve always wanted to try, or invite your friends to bring along some of their favourites.
- [Pair These English Wines With Your Sunday Roast](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/pair-these-english-wines-with-your-sunday-roast/): Discover which award-winning English Wines are best served alongside these different types of roast dinners…
- [The Lyme Bay Mead Glossary](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/the-lyme-bay-mead-glossary/): If you are new to the world of mead and are looking to enjoy this delicious beverage, a bit of background on the names never goes amiss. So, if you’re struggling to decipher your cyser from your sack mead, read on…
- [Mead Christmas Jellies with Cornish Clotted Cream](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/mead-christmas-jellies-with-cornish-clotted-cream/): Festive fruit, traditional mead and warming spices combine in these Christmas jellies. This easy, no-bake dessert is perfect for making in advance and serving at parties, complete with a spoonful of unctuous Cornish Clotted Cream – we suggest Trewithen Dairy - and a twist of orange. Huge thanks to the good folk at Trewithen Dairy for coming up with this beautiful dessert and choosing Lyme Bay Traditional Mead to make it with.
- [Lyme Bay awards success](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/lyme-bay-awards-success/): As we gather in this year’s grape harvest, we are also celebrating our most recent awards successes.
- [The Perfect Autumnal Cocktail – Dark & Stormy](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/the-perfect-autumnal-cocktail-dark-stormy/): Autumn is in full swing, and what better way to enjoy the cooler weather than with a Dark & Stormy cocktail by the fire?
- [Spiced Rum Winter Warming Cocktails](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/spiced-rum-winter-warming-cocktails/): Winter is well and truly upon us, with the nights getting longer and the temperatures dropping, what could be better than a cocktail to warm your bones? We’ve put together a list of some fantastic cocktails made using our Lugger Devon spiced rum that will be sure to put a smile on your face and some warmth in your belly!
- [Celebrate International Gin & Tonic Day](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/celebrate-international-gin-tonic-day/): We never need an excuse to clink a chilled glass of gin and tonic with our fellow discerning drinkers, but we love the story behind International Gin & Tonic Day on October 19th and will definitely be saying cheers to that.
- [Pinot Noir – What to Expect](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/pinot-noir-what-to-expect/): Pinot Noir grapes have been used for wine for a very long time, dating back to Ancient Rome, and more recently the variety has been vital to the UK winemaking industry; in no small part due to the fact it is one of the three grape varieties used in the traditional method for making champagne - alongside Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier.
- [Celebrate World Rum Punch Day with These Recipes](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/celebrate-world-rum-punch-day-with-these-recipes/): We love any excuse to celebrate here at Lyme Bay, and there’s a National Drink Day just around the corner which highlights one of our favourite spirits – World Rum Punch Day! Celebrated on the 20th of September every year, it is the perfect excuse to crack open a bottle of rum and mix up a big bowl of punch!
- [Reach for the rum this Negroni Week](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/reach-for-the-rum-this-negroni-week/): A favourite of the Italians for over a hundred years, the Negroni is a cocktail classic inspired by – the legend goes – Count Camillo Negroni. Rolling into a Florentine bar on his way back from a high-living tour of America in 1919, the Count is said to have asked for an americano (vermouth, Campari and soda water) but with gin instead of soda water, and the Negroni was born.
- [5 Sparkling Wine Cocktails to Impress Your Guests](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/5-sparkling-wine-cocktails-to-impress-your-guests/): If you're looking for something special to serve at your next dinner party or event, why not try a sparkling wine cocktail? Made in the traditional way using bottle fermentation, our exquisite English sparkling wines use only the finest quality grapes. All of the wines are award-winning and gluten-free.
- [Teeing up for Afternoon Tea Week](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/teeing-up-for-afternoon-tea-week/): We are firm believers that a proper cup of tea is the solution to a lot of things, not to mention a big slice of cake, so we will be getting stuck in to both during this year’s Afternoon Tea Week, which runs from 8-14 August.
- [The Culture Behind Cocktails](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/the-culture-behind-cocktails/): It’s no secret that we’re partial to a cocktail, and we love coming up with fabulous concoctions using our products, from meads to fruit wines. But it got us thinking about where cocktails come from and how they came to be. So, we’ve taken a little trip down memory lane to dig deeper into the history and culture behind cocktails.
- [Drinks with a coastal connection](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/drinks-with-a-coastal-connection/): Sunday 24 July to Sunday 7 August is The Wildlife Trusts’ National Marine Week celebrating all things marine over a fortnight of festivities that belies its name.
- [Celebrating World Rum Day](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/celebrating-world-rum-day/): World Rum Day is the annual, global celebration of rum and distilleries – with this year’s falling on 9th July 2022 – and we will certainly be raising a tot or two of our award-winning Jack Ratt Lugger rum in its honour.
- [English Bacchus Wine – What to Expect](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/english-bacchus-wine-what-to-expect/): We’re proud to say that, here at Lyme Bay Winery, we produce the best English wines from the best fruit grown by the best growers in the best vineyards – and our Bacchus wine is no exception.
- [Cocktails for World Gin Day on 11 June 2022](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/cocktails-for-world-gin-day-on-11-june-2022/): A global toast of all things gin, World Gin Day – held on the second Saturday in June – was the brainchild of gin aficionado Neil Houston, who started the celebration in Birmingham in 2009 and encouraged his friend Emma Stokes to bring it to London in 2010.
- [Celebrate Chardonnay Day on May 26th](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/celebrate-chardonnay-day-on-may-26th/): It seems there’s a celebration for everything these days but one we are definitely a fan of is International Chardonnay Day, which falls on the Thursday before the last Monday in May each year.
- [The Truth Behind Vikings and Mead](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/the-truth-behind-vikings-and-mead/): The history of mead is an impressive and extensive one, and whether Vikings, ancient healing drinks, or simply a honey-based drink pops into your head when you hear the word – they would all be understandable.
- [Celebrate World Cocktail Day 2022](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/celebrate-world-cocktail-day-2022/): Friday the 13th may be unlucky to some, but we think it’s definitely an occasion to celebrate, as this year it falls on World Cocktail Day on Friday 13 May 2022.
- [English Wines for Easter](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/english-wines-for-easter/): Over the last few weeks, we’ve had sun, wind, rain and even snow in some parts of the country, which can only mean one thing – it must be Spring. And, of course, hot on the heels of the Equinox comes Easter, so if you are planning a celebration meal, we have some suggestions for food and drink pairings with our award-winning English Wines that will put a spring in your step.

## Testimonials
- [Very nice learning about wines and the process](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/testimonial/very-nice-learning-about-wines-and-the-process/): Very nice experience!! Learning about different wines and how it's made. Would definitely recommend to anyone who loves their wine and wants to expand their knowledge.
- [Came for mead, left with more](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/testimonial/came-for-mead-left-with-more/): Visited with my family yesterday to stock up on some mead. Left with way more than I planned because there were so many delicious products and Steve guided us expertly through their lineup!
- [So worth a visit!](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/testimonial/so-worth-a-visit/): So worth a visit.. fantastic wines, gins, rums, ciders & more.. so reasonably priced & the loveliest people!
- [fantastic afternoon with the dogs too!](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/testimonial/fantastic-afternoon-with-the-dogs-too/): Oh wow!! We had such a fantastic afternoon here - with the dogs too! Steve was so knowledgable and interesting and every wine we tried was superb. Lyme Bay Winery makes some amazing wines and sparkling wines to rival the best French ones! Great nibbles too. We also tasted gins, rums and mead - all delicious! Can highly recommend a visit - we used Austen’s Taxis to get there & back, great guy - also super dog friendly!
- [Gold Package Wine tasting](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/testimonial/gold-package-wine-tasting/): Absolutely brilliant experience. Very pretty. We booked on to the Gold package wine tasting and we were thrilled with it. Steve really knows his stuff and was really lovely. He had so many interesting facts and stories - we were fully engaged by him! We were also surprised with a food pairing too. I now know what I actually like in wine, rather than just looking at a name/label!! Came away with lots of wine (specifically the Pinot Noir, Bacchus, Bacchus Block and Brut Rose) and will be ordering more from online soon. Thanks again Steve and the lovely lady in the shop whose name we've forgotten!
- [Santa came early!](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/testimonial/santa-came-early/): We got the Traditional and Tournament mead from a small shop a while ago and absolutely loved it. So we decided to order online. Looking forward to enjoying/gifting these over the festive period. Hope to visit the winery some day.
- [We was amazed at the choice of Wines, Rums, Ciders, Meads and Gins](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/testimonial/we-was-amazed-at-the-choice-of-wines-rums-ciders-meads-and-gins/): Had a great spend up here, We were lucky enough to be served by Trudy in the shop, who was very knowledgeable about the products available. Samples of the products were freely available before purchase which helped us on our decisions a great deal.
- [A must to see and the tasting is delicious. Just go and enjoy…](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/testimonial/a-must-to-see-and-the-tasting-is-delicious-just-go-and-enjoy/): Purchased some Mead, Chardonnay and Rose, and we can’t wait….we had the privilege of the expertise of the owner and the opportunity to taste these fine drinks. Such a beautiful experience and tasting, I was truly impressed by my first experience using this place and I will be ordering again, though next time online which is a shame because we enjoyed the shop visit. A must to see and the tasting is delicious. Just go and enjoy…

## Product categories
- [Award Winners](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/award-winners/)
- [Christmas Drinks](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/christmas-drinks/)
- [Country Fruit Wine](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/fruit-wine/)
- [Country Fruit Wine](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/country-fruit-wine/)
- [Country Wine](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/country-fruit-wine/country-wine/)
- [Country Wine](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/fruit-wine/country-wine-fruit-wine/)
- [English White Wine](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/english-white-wine/)
- [English Wine](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/english-wine/)
- [Fruit & Country Wine](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/fruit-country-wine/)
- [Fruit Wine](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/fruit-wine/fruit-wine-fruit-wine/)
- [Fruit Wine](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/country-fruit-wine/fruit-wine-country-fruit-wine/)
- [Gift Boxes](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/gift-boxes/)
- [Gin](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/gin/)
- [Liqueur](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/liqueur/)
- [Liqueurs & Spirits](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/liqueurs-spirits/)
- [Mead](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/mead/)
- [Mixed Cases 2024](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/mixed-cases-2024/)
- [Pancake Day Drinks](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/pancake-day-drinks/)
- [Promotions](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/promotions/)
- [Rum](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/rum/)
- [Sparkling Mead](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/mead/sparkling-mead/)
- [Sparkling Wine](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/english-wine/sparkling-wine/)
- [Still Wine](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/english-wine/still-wine/)
- [Traditional Mead](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/mead/traditional-mead/)

## Type
- [Cider Brandy](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/type/cider-brandy/)
- [Country Fruit Wine](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/type/country-fruit-wine/)
- [Country Wine](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/type/country-wine/)
- [English Rose](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/type/english-rose/)
- [English Rose & Red wine](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/type/red-wine/)
- [English Sparkling wine](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/type/sparkling-wine/)
- [English White wine](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/type/white-wine/)
- [Fruit Wine](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/type/fruit-wine/)
- [Gin](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/type/gin/)
- [Liqueurs](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/type/liqueurs/)
- [Liqueurs & Spirits](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/type/liqueurs-spirits/)
- [Mead](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/type/mead/)
- [Rum](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/type/rum/)
- [Sparkling Mead](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/type/sparkling-mead/)
- [Wine](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/type/wine/)

## Tasting notes
- [Almond](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/notes/almond/)
- [Apple](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/notes/apple/)
- [Black Pepper](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/notes/black-pepper/)
- [Blackberry](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/notes/blackberry/)
- [Blood Orange](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/notes/blood-orange/)
- [Bourbon Cask](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/notes/bourbon-cask/)
- [Bourbon-charred barrel](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/notes/bourbon-charred-barrel/)
- [Burnt Orange](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/notes/burnt-orange/)
- [Cherry](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/notes/cherry/)
- [Citrus](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/notes/citrus/)
- [Cloves](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/notes/cloves/)
- [Cucumber](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/notes/cucumber/)
- [Damson](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/notes/damson/)
- [Elderberry](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/notes/elderberry/)
- [Elderflower](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/notes/elderflower/)
- [Floral](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/notes/floral/)
- [Ginger](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/notes/ginger/)
- [Grapefruit](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/notes/grapefruit/)
- [Honey](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/notes/honey/)
- [Juniper](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/notes/juniper/)
- [Lime](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/notes/lime/)
- [Lyme Bay Gin](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/notes/lyme-bay-gin/)
- [Malt](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/notes/malt/)
- [Nutmeg](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/notes/nutmeg/)
- [Orange](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/notes/orange/)
- [Orange Peel](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/notes/orange-peel/)
- [Sweet](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/notes/sweet/)
- [Thyme](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/notes/thyme/)
- [Vanilla](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/notes/vanilla/)
- [Wood Notes](https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/notes/wood-notes/)

Lyme Bay Winery creates and curates award-winning English wines, meads, spirits, and ciders from the heart of Devon, working with leading English wine growers and artisans. Discover our sustainable growing, rich tasting notes, and multi-award-winning collections.
Key pages:
- About: https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/about/
- Shop: https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/shop/
- Awards: https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/awards/
- Visit/Cellar Door: https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/visit/
- Blog: https://lymebaywinery.co.uk/blog/
Cite as: "Lyme Bay Winery, Award-Winning English Wine & Mead Producer" (2025)