Daniel and Nicola Ham started out as ecologists, before Dan trained as a winemaker. He worked at Ridgeview and then Langham before starting his own project, Offbeat, in 2018 with Nicola joining him full-time. It’s a journey that has taken them full-circle, with their ecological background inspiring their approach - to act more as observers than controllers. In wine terms, that means respect for terroir, careful farming, and lo-fi winemaking with no additions. Leaving the Offbeat name behind in 2025, they have begun a new chapter and we're excited to see what the future holds for them!

Field Notes 3 is a textural, pithy Pinot Blanc (92%) from grapes grown organically in Crouch Vale, with the rest Chardonnay. The Pinot Blanc was vinified in 3 separate ways; direct press, 24-hour whole bunch maceration and hand-destemmed with a 10-day maceration. From the leaner 2021 vintage this is alive with intense acidity and  tension, and aromas of spiced pear, honey, fennel and lime.