AN AWARD-WINNING Herefordshire vineyard is hosting another free tour and tasting day after the success of previous ones it hosted (July 2022).
Foxbury Fields Vineyard, which is based in Bromsberrow, will be welcoming visitors on Saturday, July 9 from 2pm and showcasing its vines and small batch wines.
Heather Williamson, who set-up Foxbury Fields Vineyard in Bromsberrow with her partner Richard Baker, said: “We previously hosted a series of free wine tours and tasting days as part of English Wine Week and they were such a huge success, that we have decided to host another for anyone who missed out previously
“We’ll be offering a taste of Herefordshire with our first tour on-site of the season on Saturday, July 9 from 2pm at our vineyards, nestled at the foot of the Malvern Hills. To finish, guests will have a chance to try our classic vintage English Bacchus and our delightfully perfumed Ortega wines.
“It’s so exciting when people come to visit us and find out more about what we do. English wines have gone from strength to strength over the past few years and it is great to educate people on this and open their eyes up to the wonderful wines made right on their doorsteps.
“The vineyard is a five-to-10-minute walk from the farm, so if anyone who would like to come along has any walking difficulties, please get in touch with us before booking a ticket and we can discuss accommodating your needs.”
The event is free and will last approximately two and a half hours. Tickets should be booked in advance at https://bit.ly/3AbIktU.
Heather added: “Our Bacchus wine is a pale lime-green aromatic dry white wine. It offers complex aromas of elderflower, layered with kiwi, grass and a herbal overlay. Well balanced with length on the palate, this is a classic English Bacchus at 11.5% VOL.
“The Ortega wine we produce is a delightfully perfumed medium dry white wine with refreshing lemon and orange aromas. Crisp and deliciously fruity, it is wonderful on its own, as an aperitif or as an ideal accompaniment to fish dishes. Vintages are available at a 11.5% VOL.”
The Bacchus grape grown at the vineyard was created in 1933 by viticulturalist Peter Morio by crossing Silvaner x Riesling with Muller-Thurgau varieties to create a grape that produces a fine white wine.
Originating in Germany, Bacchus has increasingly been grown in the United Kingdom. The climate being colder means the grapes tend to have increased levels of acidity compared to their German counterparts, giving a new flavour take on a classic German grape by keeping it from becoming too intense or sugary.
The Ortega grape is utilised for white wine. It was created in 1948 by Hans Breider at the Bayerischen Landesanstalt für Wein, Obst-und Gartenbau in Würzburg and was discharged with varietal security in 1981. It is a combination of Müller-Thurgau and Siegerrebe.
Ortega matures early and isn’t susceptible to frosty conditions, making it ideal for wine production in the UK. It is regularly utilised for sweet wines, which are considered to improve with cellaring. Ortega wines often have hints of Muscat and peach, along with a citrus aroma, which produces a crisp and fruity wine.
Foxbury Fields, which is a South West Vineyards Association Silver medal winner, is now able to sell direct to consumers online via its website www.foxburyfields.co.uk and purchasers can collect their orders from the vineyard by arrangement only.
Its wines are also available for collection, by arrangement only, from Wyevale Nurseries in Herefordshire, which is one of the UK’s leading commercial nurseries and celebrates its 91st anniversary this year. Wyevale Nurseries is family-owned and is currently run by the third generation of Williamsons, Heather and Simeon, who are joint Chairmen of the company.
Foxbury Fields will holding a tour and tasting on Saturday, July 9 from 2pm.
The event is free and will last approximately two and a half hours and booking is required to guarantee a place.
Tickets are available from https://bit.ly/3AbIktU.
For further details about Foxbury Fields Vineyard, please call 07974793367 or visit www.foxburyfields.co.uk. Alternatively, you can follow the company on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FoxburyFieldsVineyard.
