We work in close partnership with growers, craftspeople, and creatives, alongside the support of family and friends, to bring our vision to life. Each relationship is rooted in shared values: care for the land, respect for the process, and a commitment to quality. Together, we shape not only wines of character and integrity, but a story that is thoughtful, collaborative, and deeply meaningful.
Our Growers
Behind every wine we make is a relationship with the people who farm the land. What sets our grower collaborations apart isn’t just where the vineyards are, but how they’re farmed and the shared philosophy behind the work. We partner only with growers who farm with intention, balanced canopies, measured yields, thoughtful soil care, and hand focused techniques that prioritise fruit integrity over volume. Each vineyard is chosen with purpose: clay for structure, chalk for linearity, sand and flint for energy. These aren’t broad regions, but specific parcels selected for what they naturally offer.
Throughout the season, we’re present in the vineyard, walking rows, discussing vineyard tasks, tracking ripeness, and aligning picking windows. These wines aren’t made from afar; they’re shaped through shared decisions and constant communication.
Our growers each bring deep knowledge of their sites, soils, and climates. The diverse experiences of Umut and Katie Yesil, Matt Cooper, Tom Bunting, Luke Wolfe, and Tom Berry influence the wines as much as our own.
With a commitment to precision farming, from careful yield control to detailed canopy management, these growers prioritise vine balance and fruit quality. This foundation allows us to work with restraint in the cellar, because the vineyard has already done the heavy lifting. In this way, we build partnerships based on trust, shared standards, and a long-term vision for what English wine can be.
Our Makers
Our process also carries international influences, from our experiences and connections with winemakers and craftsmen around the world.
From France, we work with coopers Jérôme Fouailly, Éric Millard, Cavin, and Damy. Their generations of craft brings subtle differences in grain, toast, and form. These choices are not about style or signature, but about suitability and finding the oak that best supports the wine.
Alongside oak, we use Clayver ceramic vessels from Italy. Their neutral, breathable surface allows fruit to evolve naturally. We turn to ceramics for transparency when the vineyard has already spoken clearly enough.
The aim is not intervention, but harmony. We want to let each wine find its balance between texture, freshness, and complexity.
Our Creatives
The creative team that’s helped us to get Domaine of the Rose & Bear to where we are today.
Margaux Stockwell
Brand Strategist
Margaux has been fundamental in building our brand. We have collaborated to shape the brand strategy, story, and visual identity.
Alex Snowden
Photographer
James’ dear cousin, Alex, joined us on the drive to France and Germany, as we went to collect our first vessels. He captured the journey and provided much-needed muscle!
Ned Fetherstonhaugh
Photographer
Ned, a London-based photographer and James’ university friend, helps us capture the process and us in our best light.
Ros Franklin
Botanical Artist
Ros is a renowned botanical and natural history artist. Sarah chose Ros to paint the artwork for her brand, inspired by plants that she and her mother grew in their Yorkshire home.
Robbie W. Jones
Woodcut Artist
James commissioned Robbie to design the prints for his brand. Robbie is an English woodcut artist based in Frome, where he draws heavily on nature and folklore, making him an ideal collaborator for this work.
Kiana Tuckwell
Stippling Artist
We met Kiana working at Balfour winery in 2024 and asked her to produce the artwork for the Domaine of the Rose & Bear. She designed the DRB logomark and the rose and bear emblem.
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