Welcome to Tadpole Vineyard
Nestled on a south-facing slope off Frog Lane in Bishopsbourne, Tadpole Vineyard is a family-run business growing exceptional grapes for English wines. We also produce our own light, easy-drinking Bacchus and a delicious Pinot Noir Rosé.
Our Wines
We produce a still Bacchus, Reminiscent of Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley, it boasts grassy, herbal, and citrusy notes.
Our Pinot Noir Rosé is bright and vibrant, full of red berry and fresh citrus flavours.
Our wines are available to buy from Tadpole Tearoom, Bishopsbourne, or get in touch:
charles.mcdonald@hotmail.com, Tel: 01227 700944, Mob: 07831205565
What we grow
In our vineyard, we grow Bacchus, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes.
We have a unique and exceptional terroir here at Tadpole Vineyard. Our vines thrive on a south-facing slope, rooted in sandy, silty soil with free-draining chalk, imparting a special character to our wine.
Why "Tadpole Vineyard"?
Our name reflects our roots on Frog Lane, and just as a tadpole transforms into a frog, we see ourselves as an establishing vineyard, still in the early stages of our journey.
Run by the McDonald family, Tadpole Vineyard is an intergenerational operation. Everyone plays a part. The Bacchus label featuring a frog was illustrated by our 12-year-old granddaughter, Agnes.
