We’re not sure if it was the river, or the community, or the vines, or that darling old house that won our hearts, but as soon as we saw Boydell’s we knew we were home.

We’ve always loved the land, and we’ve always loved wine, so we found our perfect match in Boydell’s. We had dreamt of running a small-scale vineyard, and when the property became available in 2015 we seized the day. Of course, like any farmer will tell you, it’s not all sunshine and roses (or is that rosés?). We work long and hard, juggling the vineyard, breeding cattle and managing our cellar door and restaurant. Oh, and there’s also the business of raising our four girls. But what a life for them, all climbing trees, exploring the land and learning how to swirl and sniff their cordial. We wouldn’t have it any other way – we’re very proud of what we have built and all that we have achieved. And the icing on the cake – our stunning new cellar door has just opened in historic Morpeth, showcasing our award winning wines. Life is good.

Cheers!

Daniel and Jane Maroulis