Chalkhaven
Exceptional Wines & Expert Winemaking Support
Chalkhaven brings the best of Rioja to the UK, representing two distinct yet equally expressive wineries and their unique wines.
From the heritage-rich vineyards of Señorío de Lanciego, where century-old Tempranillo vines are transformed into elegant, terroir-driven wines, to the refined purity of Bodegas Iván del Río’s Yursun Rosé De Lágrima and Yursun Blanco De Lágrima, Chalkhaven curates wines that speak of place, precision, and personality.
Alongside these carefully chosen wines, Chalkhaven offers bespoke winemaking consultancy through Dan Barwick, a seasoned expert with decades of experience. Whether you’re seeking targeted advice, seasonal support, or full-season collaboration, Dan brings practical insight from vineyard to bottle.
Our Winemakers
Chalkhaven is an independent UK importer representing a small selection of distinctive Spanish wineries. Working closely with family-run estates in the Rioja region, Chalkhaven brings expressive, terroir-driven wines to the UK market - wines chosen for their authenticity, craftsmanship, and sense of place.
Bodegas Iván del Río
Bodegas Iván del Río is a boutique winery focused on purity, finesse, and precision. Through gentle winemaking and a meticulous attention to detail, Iván del Río crafts the Yursun De Lágrima wines—fresh, elegant expressions that highlight delicacy, clarity, and the true character of the fruit.
Señorío de Lanciego
Señorío de Lanciego is a family-run winery rooted in the vineyards of Rioja Alavesa, where generations of experience shape wines of depth and authenticity. Working with old vines at the foot of the Sierra Cantabria, the winery produces expressive, terroir-driven wines that balance tradition with a modern, thoughtful approach.
Winemaking Consultancy
Expert winemaking support, tailored to your winery
Every vineyard and winery faces critical decisions that shape the character, quality, and commercial success of its wines. With over 35 years of experience spanning vineyard management, winemaking leadership, and cool-climate viticulture, Dan Barwick provides practical, confidential guidance tailored to independent producers.
Whether you need strategic input at key moments or hands-on support throughout the season, Chalkhaven offers flexible consultancy designed to strengthen vineyard performance, refine winemaking technique, and support confident decision-making from grape to glass.
From pruning and canopy management through harvest timing, fermentation, and final blending, every recommendation is grounded in both technical precision and real-world experience.
Work with an experienced winemaker who understands both the craft and the discipline behind exceptional wine.
