A vineyard in Yorkshire is opening its doors to offer a very special open day.
Family-run Yorkshire Heart Vineyard in Nun-Monkton has announced its plans as part of English Wine Week (June 21-29). Their aim is to introduce as many people as possible to the high quality, great tasting wines produced in the region.
On Sunday, June 29 from 11am to 4pm, people can enjoy free guided tours of the vineyard and winery, providing a glimpse into how the vineyard’s award-winning wines are produced right here in Yorkshire. There will also be the chance to taste a selection of still and sparkling wines throughout the day.
The event will also have food from the on-site Winehouse cafe and live performances from local pianist, Karl Millen. Guests can also purchase their favourites wines by the glass or the bottle.
It comes as the vineyard have recently expanded, planting an additional 4,000 vines of new grape varieties. These include Sauvignac and Merlot and now brings the total to 29,000 vines of 20 grape varieties across 19 acres.
Tim Spakouskas, Director of Yorkshire Heart Vineyard said: “We’re proud to be celebrating English Wine Week by throwing open our doors for a special open day! It’s the perfect chance for us to share our passion for English wine and give visitors a taste of what makes our vineyard and the wider Yorkshire and English wine scene so special. We hope that guests will come along to enjoy a great day out and leave with a little more knowledge about English wine!”
To book, visit www.yorkshireheart.com/product/english-wine-week-open-day/. Numbers are limited to 30 people per guided tour.
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