Wine
The Vineyard produces red, white and sparkling wines. Originally only white wine was produced, but warmer and longer growing seasons permitted the planting of new red grape vines. The wine is produced entirely on the estate. The grapes are normally harvested in October; after harvesting, they are crushed and then fermented on site. The full process takes place in a specially converted 200 year old barn, that has been fully upgraded to modern standards. The grape varieties are typically Germanic, due to the similar climate. Grapes produced include Dornfelder, Bacchus and Reichensteiner. A number of the wines have won awards, both nationally and internationally. One bronze award granted to the vinery in 2007 was the first for an English vineyard in many years. The vineyard also undertakes contract wine making, using the on site facilities with grapes produced by other growers. Two of the wines are matured in traditional French oak barrels, and traditional French and German wine making techniques feature strongly in most of the wines produced by the vineyard.
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