Well-managed and attractive, overlooking the Vale of Evesham on SW facing slopes with light sandy loam over gravel subsoil; local climate enjoys below average rainfall and above average sunshine, well suited to red wine varieties. The first 3.5 acres were planted in 1996 and has now been increased to 14;  there are plans to raise the acreage to around 20 acres eventually. Given the rapid recognition of the first wines produced, this is a vineyard to watch for the future as the new production comes on stream. The wines are made at both Three Choirs and Chapel Down Wineries.

Grape Varieties:

White: Phoenix , Seyval Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Bacchus, Solaris, Madeleine Angevine, Ortega, Siegerrebe
Red: Rondo, Triomphe D’Alsace, Regent, Pinot Noir

Wines:

Still White (dry and medium, oaked and unoaked)
Still Red
Sparkling White

Sparkling Red

National and Regional Prize winners.

Visitors' Facilities:

We welcome individual, discerning visitors with a ‘Heart of England Experience’ (tour, tutored

tasting, video, dine with wines) and can cater for groups of up to 30. All visits by

appointment: please telephone or e-mail. Tasting events are organised throughout the year, with special events during English Wine Week. 

Make sure you are on their mailing list if you would like to be notified of upcoming events.

Sales:

On/off licence; local wine-merchants; mail order through Website.

Directions:

Cross the river Avon at Welford, 3miles from Stratford on B439 to Bidford; go through village 0.7m up hill on far side. At top turn right, signed 'Welford Hill' - Vineyard at end of long drive.