Welland Valley Vineyard is a 2.5-acre research vineyard and cider orchard established in 1991 near Market Harborough, Leicestershire. The vineyard produces quality bottle-fermented sparkling wines in the English style, along with light fruity red and rosé wines, and award-winning still ciders. Group visits include vineyard tours, wine history education, and tastings, available by advance booking.
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Welland Valley Vineyard focuses on French red varieties, French white varieties, German red varieties, German white varieties. Signature bottles include Sparkling Wines, Red wines, Rosé wines, Roundhead cider, King Richard III cider. When booking a tasting, ask which current release best represents the estate's style.
Yes, Welland Valley Vineyard offers vineyard tours. Options include: Dog friendly, Accessible visit, Online shop, Tours available, Winery on site and Help with harvest. Tour spots fill before standard tasting reservations. Book your tour and tasting together when you reserve.
Welland Valley Vineyard is in East Farndon, in the Midlands wine region. Phone: 01858 434591. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
Welland Valley Vineyard was established in 1991, giving the estate 35 years to develop its wine program and farming practices.
The winemaking at Welland Valley Vineyard is led by David Bates, Jane Bates. Visiting during special events or release weekends is often the best chance to meet the winemaking team and ask questions about specific vintages or techniques.