Leventhorpe Vineyard has been described as an excellent vineyard to visit and one of my staff has been and said it was interesting to see the vines, talk to the owner about the issues of growing grapes in the North of England and sample the wine which was very palatable (sorry don't know all the wine lingo). They bought some after their tasting to sample back at home - a sure sign that the wine was good.The 5 acre vineyard is situated within the boundaries of the City of Leeds and is currently (I believe) England's most northerly commercial vineyard. It was established in 1985 and the owners pride themselves on employing traditional methods together with modern equipment and techniques to produce a range of wines – white, red and sparking. The main wines are Seyval and Madeleine Angevine, both early ripening white varieties, and Triomphe, a red grape.
The vineyard is open on a weekend, on a Saturday from 11.00-17.00 and a Sunday from 12.00-16:00. It is also open most weekdays 11.00-17:00 but if travelling a distance a phone call to check they are open is a good idea.
Guided tours can also be arranged for groups from mid July to mid September. These include a vineyard walk, winery talk and free tastings. Advance booking is required. Tour costs plus details available on request.
Contact details:Bullerthorpe Lane
Woodlesford
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS26 8AF
Why not visit the vineyards when you stay at one of the Valley View Farm Cottages and bring a couple of bottles back to relax and enjoy the evening sitting in the patio watching the sun go down on the North Yorkshire scenery.
If you would like to book a stay at one of the Valley View Farm holiday cottages then you can book online by clicking on the link or alternatively book over the telephone on 01439 798221.
No comments:
Post a Comment