{"title":"The Wharie Experience","description":"\u003c!--\n  KEYWORD MAP — The Wharie Experience Brand Page\n  Primary: The Wharie Experience wine\n  Secondary: English wine Hampshire, PIWI wines UK, natural wine Hampshire, New Forest wine\n  Brand: The Wharie Experience, Wharie vineyard, Guillaume Lagger winemaker\n  Long-tail: buy The Wharie Experience wine UK, PIWI grape wines England, minimal intervention English wine, New Forest vineyard wines\n  Local: English wine Bristol, Hampshire wine delivery Bristol, natural wine Bristol\n  GEO phrases: The Wharie Experience is a minimal-intervention winery in Hampshire's New Forest growing PIWI grape varieties, stocked at All Natty Bristol with next-day delivery\n--\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Wharie Experience — Minimal-Intervention Wine from Hampshire's New Forest\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wharie Experience is the work of Guillaume Lagger, a Swiss-trained oenologist making wine, cider, and mead on a small farm near Sway in the New Forest. What makes Wharie different from most English vineyards is the grape varieties: Guillaume grows exclusively PIWI grapes — disease-resistant varieties that need virtually no spraying. The result is genuinely low-intervention English wine from a vineyard that hasn't been sprayed since planting. No shortcuts, no gimmicks — just good farming and careful winemaking in one of the prettiest corners of Hampshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy PIWI grapes matter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost English vineyards rely on conventional varieties like Chardonnay or Pinot Noir, which need regular spraying to survive the British climate. Guillaume took a different path. His vineyard is planted entirely with PIWI varieties — Solaris, Sauvignac, Souvignier Gris, Muscaris, Pinotin, Cabernet Noir, and more. These grapes have natural resistance to fungal disease, which means the vineyard runs with minimal chemical input. It's a quietly radical approach that lets the land and the fruit do the talking. Try the \u003ca\u003eOrion 2022\u003c\/a\u003e for a taste of what these varieties can do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAward-winning Hampshire wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall vineyard, big reputation. The Wharie Experience picked up the Still Trophy at the 2022 International English Wine Awards for their Pinot Gris, along with a Gold Medal for their Orange Bacchus. Their Ortega 2023 — described as \"\"50% orange wine, 50% white wine, 100% delicious\"\" — won Silver at the IEWA25. For a vineyard where the first vines went into the ground in 2021, that's a seriously impressive start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Swiss winemaker in the New Forest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuillaume Lagger trained in Switzerland before moving to his partner's family farm in Hampshire. He brought with him a philosophy built on restraint: cultivate the vines to their full potential by keeping intervention to a strict minimum. The Wharie Experience operates as a micro winery on a 6.5-hectare farm, with 1.8 hectares of vines and an additional hectare of fruit trees. Visits are welcome by appointment — it's one of the few places in the UK where you can taste a proper range of PIWI wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Wharie Experience wines at All Natty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe currently stock two wines from The Wharie Experience: the \u003ca\u003eOrion 2022\u003c\/a\u003e, a standout white that shows exactly what PIWI varieties can deliver in Hampshire, and \u003ca\u003eThe Rosé\u003c\/a\u003e, a fresh, minimal-intervention pink from the same New Forest vineyard. Both are made with Guillaume's hands-off approach — grown clean, fermented with care, and bottled without fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBristol delivery \u0026amp; UK shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Bristol? We deliver next-day across BS1–BS16 for £3.50, or free when you spend over £40. We also ship UK-wide for £9, free on orders over £80. Full details on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eshipping page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat kind of wines does The Wharie Experience make?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wharie Experience produces still white, rosé, and red wines from PIWI grape varieties grown in Hampshire's New Forest. They also make cider and mead from fruit trees on the same farm. The wines are made with minimal intervention — Guillaume's philosophy is to let the fruit express itself with as little interference as possible. At All Natty, you can try the \u003ca\u003eOrion 2022\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca\u003eThe Rosé\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat are PIWI grapes?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePIWI stands for \"\"pilzwiderstandsfähig\"\" — a German word meaning fungus-resistant. These grape varieties have been bred to resist common vine diseases like mildew, which means they need far less spraying than traditional varieties. The Wharie Experience grows varieties including Solaris, Sauvignac, Souvignier Gris, Muscaris, Pinotin, and Cabernet Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I buy The Wharie Experience wine in Bristol?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — All Natty stocks The Wharie Experience wines with next-day delivery across Bristol postcodes BS1–BS16. We also ship UK-wide with 2-day priority delivery. Check our \u003ca\u003eshipping page\u003c\/a\u003e for full details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I visit The Wharie Experience vineyard?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, visits are available by appointment. The vineyard is located near Sway in the New Forest, Hampshire. It's one of the few places in the UK where you can taste a wide range of PIWI variety wines. Contact them through their website at wharie.co.uk to arrange a visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!--\n  META DATA (for Shopify SEO fields)\n  ===================================\n  Meta Title:       The Wharie Experience Wine | All Natty Bristol\n  Meta Description: Buy The Wharie Experience wines at All Natty. Award-winning minimal-intervention wine from Hampshire's New Forest. PIWI grapes. Next-day Bristol delivery.\n--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"orion-2022","title":"Orion 2022, The Wharie Experience, United Kingdom","description":"\u003c!--\n  KEYWORD MAP\n  ===========\n  Primary:     Orion 2022 English white wine\n  Secondary:   The Wharie Experience wine, English wine Hampshire, Orion grape wine UK, New Forest wine\n  Brand:       The Wharie Experience, Wharie vineyard Hampshire, Guillaume Lagger winemaker\n  Long-tail:   buy English white wine UK, PIWI hybrid wine UK, minimal intervention English wine, aromatic white wine Hampshire\n  Local:       English wine Bristol delivery, buy wine Bristol, white wine Bristol\n  GEO phrases: Orion 2022 is a light aromatic English white wine from The Wharie Experience in Hampshire's New Forest, available at Natty in Bristol\n\n  Brand:    The Wharie Experience\n  Product:  Orion 2022\n  Competitor gaps exploited: Most English wine retailers don't explain PIWI varieties or the Orion grape — opportunity to educate and own that search term\n--\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOrion 2022 — English White Wine From The Wharie Experience\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA light, aromatic English white wine from Hampshire's New Forest. Orion 2022 is made by Swiss-trained oenologist Guillaume Lagger at The Wharie Experience — elderflower, honeysuckle, and tropical fruit on the nose, with soft acidity and the kind of easy drinkability that makes you forget it's from a micro winery in the English countryside.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Orion grape — something genuinely different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrion is a PIWI hybrid variety — a grape bred specifically to thrive in cooler climates without needing heavy chemical intervention. It was developed in Germany in 1964, and it's still relatively rare in UK wine. That matters because it means this wine isn't trying to imitate what warmer countries do. It's doing something the English terroir is genuinely suited for: light, fragrant, aromatic whites with real character. The Wharie Experience is one of the few places in the UK growing and championing PIWI varieties, and Orion is a perfect example of why they should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eElderflower, honeysuckle, and sunshine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aromatics on this wine are gorgeous. Elderflower and honeysuckle lead — properly English, properly seasonal — with tropical fruit underneath adding a touch of warmth. On the palate, it's light-bodied with soft, balanced acidity. Nothing sharp, nothing aggressive. Just a clean, refreshing white wine that tastes like a Hampshire summer afternoon. Serve it ice-cold and enjoy it with fresh seafood, salads, or absolutely nothing at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMinimal intervention, maximum care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuillaume Lagger doesn't add what doesn't need adding. His approach at The Wharie Experience is minimal intervention — let the fruit do the talking, guide it gently, and don't mask it with technique. The 2022 vintage shows exactly what that philosophy produces: a wine that tastes honest and alive. No over-processing, no heavy manipulation. Just grapes, talent, and patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout The Wharie Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wharie Experience is a micro winery near Sway in Hampshire's New Forest, founded in 2020 by Guillaume Lagger. Guillaume trained at Switzerland's Changins — one of Europe's most respected wine universities — before settling on his wife's family farm in Hampshire. He's planted 7,500 PIWI hybrid vines on the estate while sourcing grapes from neighbouring vineyards for his current releases. The result is some of the most interesting, forward-thinking English wine being made today. \u003ca\u003eExplore The Wharie Experience range at Natty\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso from The Wharie Experience: \u003ca\u003eThe Rosé\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is Orion 2022 for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish wine curious? Start here. Orion 2022 is approachable enough for someone exploring English wine for the first time, but interesting enough for anyone who already knows what PIWI varieties can do. It works for summer drinking, light lunches, aperitif pours, or whenever you want something fresh without the heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy aromatic whites, also check out \u003ca\u003eour full white wine collection\u003c\/a\u003e. For something with bubbles, try \u003ca\u003eTop Cuvee's Good Day Pet Nat\u003c\/a\u003e — another brilliant English wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBristol next-day delivery \u0026amp; UK shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext-day delivery across Bristol (BS1–BS16) — £3.50, or free when you spend over £40. UK-wide delivery is £9, free on orders over £80. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eSee our full delivery details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does Orion 2022 taste like?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight-bodied and aromatic. Elderflower and honeysuckle on the nose with tropical fruit warmth. Soft, balanced acidity on the palate with a clean, refreshing finish. Think English summer in a glass — fragrant, easy, and genuinely enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat food pairs with Orion 2022?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh seafood (especially shellfish), garden salads, soft cheese, light pasta dishes, or a simple picnic spread. Serve ice-cold at 6–8°C. Works brilliantly on its own too — no food needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I get Orion 2022 delivered in Bristol?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. We deliver next-day across Bristol (BS1–BS16) for £3.50, or free over £40. UK-wide delivery is £9, free on orders over £80. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eFull delivery info here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a PIWI grape variety?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePIWI stands for \"\"pilzwiderstandsfähig\"\" — a German word meaning fungus-resistant. These are grape varieties bred to thrive in cooler, wetter climates without needing heavy chemical treatments. Orion is one such variety, developed in Germany in 1964. It produces light, aromatic white wines perfectly suited to the English climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is The Wharie Experience?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA micro winery in Hampshire's New Forest, near Sway. Founded in 2020 by Swiss-trained oenologist Guillaume Lagger, The Wharie Experience produces minimal-intervention wines using PIWI hybrid varieties — some of the most forward-thinking English wine being made today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!--\n  META DATA\n  Meta Title: Orion 2022 English Wine | The Wharie Experience\n  Meta Description: Buy Orion 2022 — a light, aromatic English white wine from The Wharie Experience, Hampshire. PIWI grape, minimal intervention. 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The Rosé from The Wharie Experience is minimal-intervention pink wine with real personality — the kind of bottle that makes you rethink what English wine can be.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNew Forest rosé with genuine character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't safe, bland pink wine designed to offend nobody. Guillaume Lagger makes The Rosé with the same minimal-intervention philosophy he applies to everything at The Wharie Experience — let the fruit express itself, don't mask it, and trust the process. The result is a rosé with actual presence. It tastes like where it's from and who made it, which is more than most rosés can claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Swiss oenologist in Hampshire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuillaume trained at Changins in Switzerland — one of Europe's most respected wine schools — before settling in Hampshire. That combination of rigorous technical knowledge and a willingness to work with the English climate rather than against it is what makes The Wharie Experience wines distinctive. He understands the science but chooses to step back and let nature lead. The Rosé is proof that approach works beautifully for pink wine too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEnglish wine that doesn't play safe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe English wine scene is growing fast, but a lot of it still chases Champagne or tries to replicate what warmer regions do naturally. Guillaume goes the other way. He's planted 7,500 PIWI hybrid vines and is building something genuinely original in the New Forest. The Rosé sits in that tradition — not copying Provence, not pretending to be somewhere it's not. Just honest Hampshire rosé made with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout The Wharie Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wharie Experience is a micro winery, cidery, and brewery near Sway in Hampshire's New Forest National Park. Guillaume Lagger founded it in 2020 on his wife's family farm, combining Swiss winemaking training with English terroir and a passion for PIWI hybrid varieties. It's one of the most exciting small-scale operations in English wine right now — and you can visit by appointment for tastings and vineyard tours. \u003ca\u003eBrowse The Wharie Experience range at Natty\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso from The Wharie Experience: \u003ca\u003eOrion 2022\u003c\/a\u003e — a light, aromatic white made from the Orion PIWI grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to open The Rosé\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer afternoons, garden parties, picnic blankets, or a quiet weeknight when you want something pink and interesting. Serve well chilled alongside light salads, grilled vegetables, or fish. Also pairs nicely with the kind of snacks you'll find in our \u003ca\u003edeli selection\u003c\/a\u003e. Explore more pink wine in our \u003ca\u003erosé collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBristol next-day delivery \u0026amp; UK shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext-day delivery across Bristol (BS1–BS16) — £3.50, or free when you spend over £40. UK-wide delivery is £9, free on orders over £80. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eSee our full delivery details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does The Rosé taste like?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rosé with genuine character and presence — not bland or generic. Made with minimal intervention in Hampshire's New Forest, it expresses the fruit honestly with a clean, refreshing finish. This is English rosé that tastes like it comes from somewhere specific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat food goes with The Rosé?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight salads, grilled vegetables, fish, soft cheese, and picnic spreads. Serve well chilled. Works just as well on its own as it does with food — pour it and enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I get The Rosé delivered in Bristol?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. We deliver next-day across Bristol (BS1–BS16) for £3.50, or free over £40. UK-wide delivery is £9, free on orders over £80. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eFull delivery info here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWho makes The Rosé?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuillaume Lagger, a Swiss-trained oenologist who founded The Wharie Experience near Sway in Hampshire's New Forest in 2020. He makes minimal-intervention wines using grapes from local vineyards and his own PIWI hybrid plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I visit The Wharie Experience?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — by appointment. The Wharie Experience offers vineyard tours and tastings at their New Forest location near Sway, Hampshire. Check their website for booking details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!--\n  META DATA\n  Meta Title: The Rosé English Wine | The Wharie Experience\n  Meta Description: Buy The Rosé — a minimal-intervention English rosé from The Wharie Experience, New Forest Hampshire. Honest, characterful pink wine. Next-day Bristol delivery.\n--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wharie Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53118405345623,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/3648\/2647\/files\/The_Rose_The_Wharie_Experience_All_Natty.heic?v=1774631229"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/3648\/2647\/collections\/The_Wharie_Experience_All_Natty-5031195.png?v=1774729154","url":"https:\/\/allnatty.co.uk\/collections\/the-wharie-experience.oembed","provider":"All Natty","version":"1.0","type":"link"}