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Camel Valley Vineyard
Nanstallon
Bodmin
Cornwall
PL30 5LG |
Monday 30th May
Camel's Fizz and The Outlaw's Fish
with guest Chef Double Michelin starred Nathan Outlaw.
The evening will begin at 6.30pm with a tour of the vineyards with founder Bob Lindo, followed by a visit to the winery led by UK Winemaker of the Year Sam Lindo. There will be a comprehensive wine tasting with canapes including sparkling wines and a fabulous fish barbeque prepared by Nathan.
Cost: £45 per person. Booking essential - limited places.
Vineyard Tours
Monday - Friday 2.30pm
Wednesday 5pm Grand Tour
all bookable online |
Tel: 01208 77959
Email: bob@camelvalley.com
Web: www.camelvalley.com |
Eastcott Vineyard
Northlew
Okehampton
Devon
EX20 3PT |
A WEEK OF ENGLISH WINE WEEK EVENTS!
Saturday 28th May
Open for Wine Tastings and Sales
9.00am-5.30pm
Sunday 29th May
Open for Wine Tastings and Sales
9.00am-5.30pm 2.00-4.00pm:
Talk on how to set up a vineyard in your garden, from planting to picking.
£10 per head.
Booking essential as places are limited
Monday 30th May
Open for Wine Tastings and Sales
9.00am-5.30pm
2.30pm - personally guided tour of the vineyard and winrey with the owners
£5 per head (no booking required)
Wednesday 1st June
7.30pm Wine Tasting of Eastcott Wines at North Coast Wines, Bude.
Tickets £5 per person, available from North Coast Wines, Bude(includes a charity donation).
North Coast Wines
22B BelleVue, Bude EX23 8JS
Tel: 01288 354304
Thursday 2nd June
Open for Wine Tastings and Sales
9.00am-5.30pm
Friday 3rd June
Open for Wine Tastings and Sales
9.00am-5.30pm
Saturday 4th June
Open for Wine Tastings and Sales
9.00am-5.30pm 2.00-4.00pm:
Talk on how to set up a vineyard in your garden, from planting to picking.
£10 per head.
Booking essential as places are limited
Sunday 5th June
Open for Wine Tastings and Sales
10.00-5.00pm
2.30pm - personally guided tour of the vineyard and winrey with the owners
£5 per head (no booking required)
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Tel: 01837 811012
Email: hilary@eastcottvineyard.co.uk
Web: www.eastcottvineyard.co.uk |
Lily Farm Vineyard
Dalditch Lane
Knowle
Budleigh Salterton
Devon
EX9 7AH |
Monday 30th May - Saturday 4th June
10.30am-3.30pm
Open each day for wine sales and/or guided tours followed by a free sample wine tasting at £3.00 per person |
Tel: 07977 057864
email: alanandfayepratt@googlemail.com
Web: www.lilyfarmvineyard.com |
Kenton Vineyard
Helwell Barton
Kenton
Devon
EX6 8NW
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Tuesday 31st May
A party to celebrate English Wine Week and Regency Wines’ 10th Anniversary at Kenton Vineyard.
A chance for Regency Wines’ customers (local restaurateurs, publicans and chefs) to sample the local Kenton wines in a beautiful setting.
An evening for all the family. Retail customers welcome for £15 per person.
Vineyard tours with Matthew Bernstein (owner and winemaker), a hog-roast and plenty of Kenton Wine to taste. |
Tel: 01392 444123
(Regency Wines)
Webs: www.regencywines.co.uk
www.kentonvineyard.co.uk |
Oatley Vineyard
Cannington
Somerset
TA5 2NL |
Saturday 28th - Monday 30th May
Tours and tasting free, wine sales by the glass, bottle and case. Tables in the vineyard for a peaceful drink - or bring a picnic..
A chance to try Oatley Leonora 2009 - Silver Medal winner International Wine Challenge 2011.
Wednesday 1st - Saturday 4th June
Oatley will be at the Royal Bath and West Show in the Spirit of the West Pavilion (opposite M&S). Great lunch venue with local producers. Free tasting, buy by the glass or bottle, order cases for free delivery in the SW. |
Tel: 01278 671340
Web:
www.oatleyvineyard.co.uk/Site/Events.html
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Polgoon Vineyard & Orchard
Rosehill
Penzance
Cornwall
TR20 8TE |
All Week
Free tours and tastings of Polgoon's award winning wines and new cider. |
Tel: 01736 333946
Email: kim@polgoon.co.uk
Web: www.polgoon.co.uk |
Redyeates Wedge Vineyard
Chapel Hill
Cheriton Fitzpaine
Devon
EX17 4HF |
Thursday 2nd & Friday 3rd June
Tour of newly established organic vineyard and free tasting. |
Tel: 07866 630 575
Email: emmastapley@btinternet.com |
Sharpham Vineyard
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 7UT |
All Week
Combining Art and Music with their Wines and Cheeses.
Throughout English Wine Week Sharpham winery will be converted into a gallery showing some of the super art and sculpture from local galleries.
The restaurant will be open serving dishes from locally-sourced ingredients |
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Summermoor Vineyard
Hearson
Nr Swimbridge
Devon
EX32 0QH |
Saturday 28th May
12.00-4.00pm
Monday 30th May
12.00-4.00pm
Tuesday 31st May
12.00-4.00pm
Thursday 2nd June
12.00-4.00pm
Friday 3rd June
12.00-4.00pm
Saturday 4th June
12.00-4.00pm
Open for vineyard and winery tours, wine tasting and English wine sales.
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Tel: 07835 848392
Web: www.summermoorvineyard.co.uk |
Willhayne Vineyard
Willhayne Cottage
Colyton
Devon
EX24 6DT |
Sunday 29th & Monday 30th May
2.00-8.00pm
Open days with free tastings and vineyard tours. |
Tel: 01297 553463
email: david.baxendale@virgin.net |
Saturday 28th May - Sunday 5th June and beyond!
Yearlstone Vineyard
Bickleigh
Devon
EX16 8RL
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Saturday 28th May - Sunday 5th June and beyond!
Yearlstone will be launching their 2010 vintage range of wines, plus Yearlstone first Pink Fizz will also be launched soon.
Tours, tastings and cafe open on site -
open Wed-Sundays 11am-4pm from |
Tel: 01884 855700
Web: www.yearlstone.co.uk |
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Bothy Vineyard
Frilford Heath
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX13 6QW |
Saturday 28th, Sunday 29th and Monday 30th May
Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th June
Bothy Vineyard Open Days - public may wander round the vineyad and winery. Free public tour at 11am each day, followed by free wine tasting. Picnickers welcome.
Thursday 2nd June
Book signing and wine tasting at Mostly Books, Abingdon
Book signing with Rosalind Cooper and her new book 'The Wine Year', accompanied by Bothy wines.
Contact Mostly Books to book tickets.
Tel: 01235 525880 |
Tel: 01865 390067
email: office@bothyvineyard.co.uk
Web: www.bothyvineyard.co.uk |
Brightwell Vineyard
Rush Court
Shillingford Road
Wallingford
Oxfordshire
OX10 8LJ |
Sunday 29th May & Sunday 5th June
From 3.00pm
Free guided vineyard tour on each day - all ages welcome. |
Tel: 01491 832354
email: info@brightwellvineyard.co.uk
Web: www.brightwellvineyard.co.uk |
Chiltern Valley Winery and Brewery
Old Luxters Vineyard
Hambleden
Henley-on-Thames
Oxfordshire
R9 6JW |
Saturday 28th May - Sunday 5th June
Saturday & Sunday 11.00am-6.00pm
Monday - Friday 9.30am-6.00pm
Open to the public all week, offerin special tastings of all products.
If you quote 'EWW CVW' in theircellar shop you will receive 10% discount off their products produced on site. |
Tel: 01491 638330
email: enquiries@chilternvalley.co.uk
Web: www.chilternvalley.co.uk |
Daws Hill Vineyard
Town End Road
Radnage
Buckinghamshire
HP14 4DY |
Saturday 4th June
1.00-3.00pm at The Crown Inn, Radnage, Buckinghamshire
Release of 2009 Vintage Sparkling |
Tel: 01494 483358
email: nigel@jefferson.co.uk |
Furleigh Estate
Salway Ash
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 5JF |
Friday 3rd June
Tasting of the latest Furleigh Estate vintages at:
Washingpool Farm Shop
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 5HP
10am till 2.30pm. |
Tel:
01308 488991
(Furleigh)
01308 459 549 (Washingpool Farm Shop)
Web:
www.furleighestate.co.uk
www.washingpool.co.uk |
Hattingley Valley Vineyard
The Winery
Wield Yard
Lower Wield
Nr Alreford
Hampshire
SO24 9RX |
Sunday 12th June
Hattingley Valley Wines Open Day – Lower Wield, Hampshire
Charitable open day for Hampshire’s new and exciting vineyard and winery.
On the 12th June 2011 head on down to Lower Wield in Hampshire and discover the exciting project at Hattingley Valley for yourselves.
Included in your £5 entrance fee, the team will take you on a tour of both the vineyard and the winery, explaining the project and answering any questions you may have.
In conjunction with the Open Farm National Initiative, the Hattingley Valley open day has lots going on to entertain the whole family including; vintage car rides, farmer’s market produce stalls, paid bar, all day refreshment and lunches, music, magic, sideshows, wildlife exhibition, farm machinery exhibition, competition prize draws and much, much more…
All proceeds to benefit the charity MOVE to improve the mobility and quality of life of some of Hampshire’s most critically disabled youngsters.
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Tel: 01256 389829
Web: www.hattingleyvalley.co.uk |
The Purbeck Vineyard
Valley Road Harmans Cross
Corfe Castle Dorset
BH20 5HU |
Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th June
Self guided tours, wine tastings and dinner available all weekend |
Tel:
01929 481525
Web: www.vineyard.uk.com |
Rosemary Vineyard
Smallbrook Lane
Ryde
Isle of Wight
PO33 4BE |
Saturday 28th, Sunday 29th, Monday 30th, Tuesday 31st May
Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th June
FREE Winery Tours.
Tours start at 11.00am, 12.00pm & 1.00pm and will last approximately 30 minutes. Tours will take you through the winemaking process and the equipment used, followd by a tasting of wines, juices, liqueurs and ciders.
Booking not necessary. |
Tel: 01983 811084
Email: info@rosemaryvineyard.co.uk
Web: www.rosemaryvineyard.co.uk |
Sherborne Castle
New Road
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 5NR |
Monday 30th May
Sherborne Castle Wines will be taking part at the Sherborne Castle Country Fair
Your chance to taste the wines produced on the estate - try before you buy!
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Web: www.sherbornecastle.com |
Stanlake Park Wine Estate
Stanlake Park
Twyford
Berkshire
RG10 0BN
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Saturday 28th May - Sunday 5th June
OPEN EVERY DAY INCLUDING SUNDAYS AND BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY.
Come and celebrate English Wine Week. Our award-winning wines will be available for a FREE TASTING and a special offer.
We will also be releasing a new pink wine...English Rose. |
Tel: 0118 934 0176
Web: www.stanlakepark.com |
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Bolney Wine Estate
Bookers Vineyard
Foxhole Lane
Bolney
West Sussex
RH17 5NB |
Tuesday 31st May - Saturday 4th June
Bolney Wine Estate Trails. Open events - Join Alan on the Trail - you can follow him onilne and catch up with him at a venue near you.
Monday 30th May
Vineyard tours every hour @ £5.00 per person.
10.00am - 3.00pm
Saturday 4th June
Come Vine with Me special tour: Guided tour of the vineyard accompanied by a specialinduction on each ofthe wines and expert food and wine pairings. Cost: £95 for two people |
Tel: 01444 881575
email: sam@bolneywineestate.co.uk
Web: www.bolneywineestate.co.uk |
Carr Taylor Vineyard
Wheel Lane
Westfield
TN35 4SG
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Sunday 29th May - 2.30pm
Wednesday 1st June - 3.00pm
Friday 3rd June - 2.00pm
We will be offering guided tours with fully tutored tastings.
£10 per person.
Please note, booking in advance is essential as places are limited.
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Tel: 01424 752501
web: www.carr-taylor.co.uk |
Chapel Down Wines
Tenterden Vineyard
Small Hythe
Tenterden
Kent
TN30 7NQ |
All Week
Free Tours
We will be running free tours, 3 times a day from the 28th May until the 5th June to celebrate English Wine Week and the announcement of our Rose Brut winning Gold at the IWC.
We also have some fantastic offers in store. Booking is essential on 01580 766111. |
Tel: 01580 766111
Web: www.englishwinesgroup.com |
Denbies Wine Estate
London Road
Dorking
Surrey
RH5 6AA |
Saturday 28th May
'Sparkling Outdoor Vineyard Train Trail & Gallery Restaurant Dinner’
£55 per person
Wednesday 1st June
Vine Bud rubbing events followed by lunch and bespoke tasting £32.50 per person
Thursday 2nd June
Cheese & Wine Making Experience
Learn all about cheese making with local Norbury Blue cheese maker, followed by an insight into wine making with Denbies wine specialist.
Full refreshments provided throughout the day. Includes full refreshments, lunch & Denbies wine
£85 per person
Friday 3 June
Sparkling Wine & Champagne Tasting Followed by dinner in The Gallery Restaurant Tutored tasting high lighting the comparison between champagne and sparkling wine, followed by a 3 course dinner of locally sourced produce served with Denbies wine £58 per person
Details of how to book are on the website
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Tel:
01306 742002
Web: www.denbies.co.uk
(booking details are on the website) |
Highdown Vineyard
Littlehampton Road
Ferring
West Sussex
BN12 6PG |
Saturday 28th May
Vineyard Tour, Talk on English wines and Wine tasting of 5 wines (including the new 2010 vintage) from 11am to 12.30pm
£8.50 per person
Sunday 29th May
Vineyard Tour, Talk on English wines and Wine tasting of 5 wines (including the new 2010 vintage) from 11am to 12.30pm
£8.50 per person.
Friday 3rd June
English ‘Vine Dining’ plus Vineyard Tour, Talk and Wine Tasting. Starting with a short vineyard tour at 7pm for those who have not yet done a formal visit to the vineyard and would like to. In the vineyard we will look at the different trellising systems and discuss the effect they have on grape production. For those not wishing to do the vineyard tour the evening will start at 7.30pm in the Winery Restaurant with talk on the history of English wines, grape varieties, production methods and current trends This will be followed by a tasting and discussion of 5 of the 2010 vintage of Highdown Wines and finally a 3 course dinner of seasonal Sussex foods prepared by our fine dining chef Annmarie Hall. £35 per person.
Saturday 4th June
Tour, Talk on English wines and Wine tasting of 5 wines (including the new 2010 vintage) from 11am to 12.30pm
£8.50 per person
Sunday 5th June
Sussex Food and Wine Fair
10.00am-2.30pm
Stalls selling (and offering tastings) of Sussex food and wine. Stall include – Sussex Wines, Beers, Fruit juices, Ciders, Cheeses, Meats, Vegetables, Fruit, Jams and Chutneys. See and taste the wonderful diversity of produce from Sussex and enjoy a barbequed lunch accompanied by Sussex Wines.
From 10.00 am to 2.30pm. Entrance Free
Further details are availble direct from Highdown or call 01903 500663 to book. |
Tel: 01903 500663
Email: info@highdown-vineyard.co.uk
Web: www.highdown-vineyard.co.uk |
Nutbourne Vineyard
Gay Street
Nr. Pulborough
West Sussex
RH20 2HE
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Thursday 2nd, Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th June
3.00pm tour each day - special offer, half price for English Wine Week
£4.00 per person (normal price £8.00 per person)
No booking necessary. For further information please contact Nutbourne direct. |
Tel: 01798
815 196
Web: www.nutbournevineyards.com |
Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard
Hawkhurst Road
Cripp's Corner
Sedlescombe
East Sussex
TN32 5SA
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Open all week.
During English Wine Week, Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard will be offering free entry to its Nature Trail, free tastings and a 10% discount on all purchases.
Visitors will also be able to enter a competition for to win a case of wine for Christmas.
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Tel: 0800 980 2884
email: enquiries@englishorganicwine.co.uk
Web: www.EnglishOrganicWine.co.uk
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Chevelswarde Vineyard
Chevel House
South Kilworth
Lutterworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6DX
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Vineyard Open All Week (EXCEPT Sunday 29th May and Thursday 2nd June)
Guided walks around the vineyard and winery together with free tastings of the wines.
We will also be offering £2 off when you buy any three bottles of our wine.
Sunday 29th May
Chevelswarde vineyard will have a stall at the Leicester Food & Drink Festival - come and visit and taste the wine. |
Tel: 01858 575309
Email: john@chevelswardeorganics.co.uk
Web: www.chevelswardeorganics.co.uk |
Leventhorpe Vineyard
Bullerthorpe Lane
Woodlesford
Leeds
LS26 8NF |
Saturday 28th May - Sunday 5th June
Open 11.00am-4.30pm
Sunday 12.00 - 4.30pm
Tastings of specialist Yorkshire cheeses with Leventhorpe Yorkshire Regional wines. |
Tel: 0113 288 9088
Email: janet@leventhorpe.freeserve.co.uk |
Renishaw Hall Vineyard
Renishaw Hall
Renishaw
Sheffield
S21 3WB |
Sunday 29th May
Wine tasting, cheese and chutney appreciation!
Celebrate English Wine Week at Renishaw Hall near Sheffield. On Sunday 29 May, visitors can enjoy an informal wine tasting of Renishaw's very own wine, produced from grapes grown on the estate. Local cheese and chutney also available.
Tasting starts at 11am, contact the Events office on 01246 432310 for more details.
Renishaw Hall was for many years the most northerly vineyard in the UK. Currently there are around 1500 vines in the an acre of walled paddock, including Seyval Blanc and Madeline Angevine grapes. Wine can be purchased from the shop in the stable yard at Renishaw Hall. |
Tel: 01246 432310
Web: www.renishaw-hall.co.uk |
Ryedale Vineyards
Farfield Farm
Westow
York
North Yorkshire
YO60 7LS |
Saturday 28th May
11.00am-2.00pm
Launch of Ryedale's 2010 wines, for RentAVine members and all their pickers and volunteeer helpers. RSVP required.
4.00pm
Vieyard Tour and Tasting of 2010 wines
£6.00 per person
Pleae book in advance, places limited.
Tuesday 31st May
4.00-6.00pm
Open for wine sales
Thursday 2nd June
4.00-6.00pm
Open for wine sales
Saturday 4th June
Tutored tasting of 8 Yorkshire wines, led by Dr Gareth Morgan DipWSET, Member of the Association of Wine Educators.
Starts at 3.00pm with a vineyard tour, followed by tutored tasting and canapes. Likely finishing time 6.00pm.
Cost: £25 per person. Maximum 12 people (minimum 6 people for the tasting to go ahead)
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Tel: 01653 658507
Email: stuart@thevinehouse.fsnet.co.uk
Web: www.ryedalevineyards.co.uk |
Sealwood Cottage
Linton
Swadlincote
Derbyshire
DE12 6PA |
The wine will be available for sale in a couple of weeks both red and white, we also have a holiday cottage on site which sleeps two. Our website is www.sealwoodcottage.co.uk. telephone no. 01283-761371 mobile 07964032387. |
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Three Sisters Vineyard
Claxby
Market Rasen
Lincolnshire
LN8 3YS |
Saturday 28th May - Sunday 5th June
All Week
Open 12.00-6.00pm for vineyard tours, tastings, sales of wine PLUS tastings of locally produced cheeses
Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd June open until 9.00pm! |
Tel: 01673 828359
Web: www.three-sisters-vineyard.co.uk |
Welland Valley Vineyard
Farndon Road
Marston Trussell
Market Harborough |
Bank Holiday Monday - Monday 30th May
Open Day at the Vineyard: Open for tours, tastings and sales.
11.00am-4.00pm
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Tel: 01858 434591 or 07989 091721
Email: welland@talktalk.net
Web: www.welland-vineyard.com |
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Come and visit the Suffolk Show 1st & 2nd June, where East Anglian vineyards will be out in force in their own tent, next to the Food Hall. This is your chance to taste a wide range of wines from vineyards across the East Anglian region.
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Giffords Hall Vineyard
Hartest
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP29 4EX |
Saturday 28th June - Thursday 2nd June
Vineyard open and introducing new wines for 2011.
Please contact for further details. |
Tel: 01284 830799
Email: info@giffordshall.co.uk
Web: www.giffordshall.co.uk |
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All Week
Parva Farm Vineyard
Tintern
Chepstow Monmouth
NP16 6SQ
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All Week
We will be open everyday from 11.30a.m.-6.00p.m. for self-guided vineyard tours (& a treasure hunt for the children) and wine tastings.
Special guided tours with wine tastings also available:
Cost: £5.00 per person
Tuesday 31st May
2.30pm
Thursday 2nd June
5.30pm
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Tel: 01291 689636
emai: parvafarm@hotmail.com
Web: www.parvafarm.com |
Wernddu Farm Vineyard
Pen-y-Clawdd
Monmouth
NP25 4BW
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Tuesday 31st May - Friday 3rd June
11.00am - 5.00pm
Vineyard open. New 2010 organic vintage white wine being launched.
alpaca walking and feeding
Bouncy Castle
Teas and coffees and home-made cakes available. |
Tel: 01600 740104
Email: info@wernddu.com
Web: www.wernddu.com |
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