The Vineyard
There is never a dull moment in the vineyard. Most people would naturally assume that our busy time is at harvest, but in truth there are lots of vital tasks to undertake throughout the year before we get to the excitement of harvesting and making the wine!
Volunteering
in the vineyard
Why not experience the tranquillity of the valley and learn about managing a vineyard whilst helping us with some of our day-to-day jobs? We need help throughout the year with jobs like:
- Tying-in canes in the depths of winter!
- De-budding in spring
- Canopy reduction in high summer
- Harvesting in early autumn
Just volunteering for 1 day can help us keep on top of our jobs – fantastic fresh air included! You might be treated to some glimpses of our favourite wildlife; buzzards, butterflies and slow-worms. If you are interested, please drop us an email office@tamarvalleyvineyard.co.uk
Madeleine Angevine
The Vineyard currently has 1400 vines of Madeleine Angevine. The grape is originally from the Loire Valley of France but is also popular in Germany. This grape ripens early and is well suited to cooler climates, such as the UK.
We hope to plant more vines in the near future, showcasing another delicious varietal of grape.
The first vintage
The first harvest from 2019 has been turned into a dry, light, yet refreshingly crisp, sparkling wine by our friends at Haygrove Evolution. Our 2021 harvest was turned into a still white wine that was awarded a 'bronze' by Wine GB in 2022. The 2022 harvest is currently progressing into a light, crisp and clean still white wine and we have kept some aside for making some more sparkling which should be ready in 2024.
