Stanlake Park , has just undergone new ownership, so there are some new and exciting changes there! This ancient estate was for the last 30+ years owned by Jon and Angela Leighton, who set up what was originally called Thames Valley Vineyard in 1974, which became one of the best known and most award winning vineyards in the industry. The vineyard and wines were then renamed Valley Vineyards. The estate is now owned by Peter and Annette Dart who will be continuing the fine and high quality that is enjoyed at the estate and in its wines.
Grape Varieties:
White: Ortega, Reichensteiner, Regner, Madeleine Angevine, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Schonburger, Wurzer, Scheurebe, Bacchus
Red: Pinot Noir, Gamay, Triomphe, Dornfelder
Wines:
Red
White (dry, off-dry, oaked)
Rosé
Sparkling White and Rosé
Visitors' Facilties:
There is a shop on site, selling the newly-labelled Stanlake Park range, along with other items such as Ross's Pickles, Tyrrells snacks and vegetable/fruit crisps and soft drinks for children. Wine and snacks can be consumed in our lovely vineyard gardens. Please do not drink and drive. Wine may only be purchased by adults of 18 years or over.
The shop is open Mondays - Saturdays 11am-5pm , and Sundays noon-5pm
The 1 acre walled vineyard, Percy's Acre is always open to the public, where a wide range of different grape varieties can be viewed. There are also public footpaths around the Estate. Stanlake Park Manor House is not open to the public.
Sales:
Direct from vineyard and via their website; local merchants and restaurants.
Directions:
Stanlake Park is only a mile from Twyford on the left-hand side on the B3018 Road out of Twyford or Ruscombe towards Bracknell . The Vineyard is also known as Valley Vineyards. There is a car park for around 50 cars on the Estate. Coaches need to make an arrangement to visit. |