FORTIETH RULE
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English Wine.
FORTIETH RULE is a tribute to the rich tradition of sharing wine. Our founder, Josh, studied Theology at St Bennet’s, a private hall at the University of Oxford run by Benedictine monks. There, the students would gather each evening for dinner and read from the Rule of St. Benedict. The one chapter they were never allowed to read? The Fortieth Rule, which outlined the monks’ wine consumption limits—a rule that, unsurprisingly, was often met with more laughter than reverence.
Our name reflects both the joy of sharing wine and the intellectual heritage that shapes our family’s story.
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The Magnum Directory
Purchase one of our limited release Chardonnay blend magnums and your name will appear on our Magnum Directory. There are also a few other perks!
Bespoke
Looking for a custom wine for your organization or event? A personalized wine is a great way to celebrate any occasion or make a memorable impression (as proven at Josh's wedding!). We provide a fully customized service with no fixed process or minimum costs. We look forward to creating a unique English wine experience for you.
the measure of collection epitomises our approach to winemaking and showcases our truest expression of the vintage.
Whole bunch pressed and blended from carefully chosen parcels of wine made from clones 95 and 548. All fruit was harvested from Missing Gate Vineyard on 1 November 2023.
Aromas of blossom and lime lead to flavours of lychee, grapefruit and melon, all of which is supported by a driving acidity - a hallmark of our Essex Chardonnays.