The Flint Ethos
Here at Flint we’re talented, passionate, and we make the best English wine we possibly can. Whether it’s our category-defying Charmat or our precision-made stills, everything we create is about balance, purity, and flavour.
Our home in rural South Norfolk plays a big role in this - it couldn’t happen just anywhere. One of the driest and sunniest spots in the UK, as well as beautiful, it gives us the perfect conditions to grow expressive, vibrant fruit, which once picked goes straight into our modern winery - it all happens here on-site.
It’s in our nature to constantly ask questions and lean into innovation. It’s an approach which we believe allows us to get the highest quality from our fruit, and to make wines that are fresh, exciting, and seriously good.
Ben Witchell: The Spark Behind Flint
It all began with co-founder and Head Winemaker Ben Witchell, and his sense of curiosity; specifically in really good wine, and how to make it. It was to become an all-consuming passion, which led to him closing the book on an IT career to dive into the unknown.
A top degree in Oenology and Viticulture was the foundation, deepening Ben’s fascination in the science behind it all. But it was two years of winemaking in Beaujolais, France, that really shaped his approach - where he refined his philosophy of blending precision with creativity.
Returning to England, Ben set out to find the ideal spot to bring this ethos to English wine. South Norfolk stood out, and a speculative email to local landowner and entrepreneur Adrian Hipwell turned into something much bigger. Their partnership led to the birth of Flint Vineyard - a place where innovation, skill, instinct and creativity combine to create something truly special.
While it started with one person, Flint has never been a solo act. Now, Ben leads a talented team, all hustling hard to make the best wines possible. His vision set Flint in motion, but it’s the collective drive of the whole team that keeps it moving forward.
The Future: Flint Vineyard Mk2
We’ve come a long way, but Flint is only just getting started. With 35,000+ vines, a cutting-edge winery, and a reputation for making some of the UK’s most exciting wines, Flint is firmly on the map. Now, we’re stepping things up.
A major new winery expansion is underway, designed to push our winemaking even further while embracing sustainability. More vineyard plantings will allow us to keep experimenting and refining our signature styles. And, as always, we’ll continue to challenge expectations of what English wine can be.
But Flint isn’t just about what’s in the bottle—it’s about the experience. We love getting people down to the vineyard to see for themselves what we’re up to. Our programme of tastings and tours isn’t your standard wine walk-and-talk; we do things a little differently. Whether it’s deep dives into winemaking, behind-the-scenes access, or relaxed, informal tastings, there’s something for every kind of wine lover.
And then there’s Camphill.
Our on-site events space that’s all about good times. WINE. BEER. STREET FOOD. MUSIC. PEOPLE.
A mix of all the best things, set against the backdrop of the vines. Like our wines, Flint never stands still. This story is only going to get more interesting.
