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Welcome To Our Tours And Tastings
Explore our vineyard …
Discover our guided vineyard tours and wine tastings at Frome Valley Vineyard. We are set above the River Frome and surrounded by hopyards and cider orchards. Our tours run seasonally from April to September and combine a guided walk through the vineyard with a tutored tasting of our English still and sparkling wines, offering an insight into how our wines are shaped by the Herefordshire countryside.
Come and share some of peaceful, rural Herefordshire from April to the end of September. Our vineyard is tucked into a curve of the Frome River, overlooking beautiful hopyards and cider orchards.
We start the Tour in the winery with a short introduction, and then step outside into our Model Vineyard which demonstrates a selection of trellising methods and grape varieties to show you some of the ways vines are grown around the world. You’ll soon be able to tell your “single guyot” from your “geneva double curtain”!
Then …
The Tour ….
The visit begins with a welcome at the winery, where we introduce the vineyard and the wines we produce. The tour then moves into the demonstration vineyard, where we talk through the grape varieties we grow and explain how the vines are trained, pruned and managed through the seasons.
From there, we walk on to the main vineyard (200 metres over a grass field) and discuss how local soil, weather and seasonal conditions influence vine growth and, ultimately, the style of wine we make. Along the way, we share insights into the practical realities of growing grapes in Herefordshire and how each year shapes the harvest.
The Tasting …
The tour is followed by a relaxed, tutored tasting of our current range of English still and sparkling wines. Our tastings allow time to ask questions and talk through the different styles, flavours and characteristics of each wine.
Whether you’re completely new to English wine or already familiar with our range, the tasting is tailored to the group and offers a chance to explore what you enjoy most. At the end of the tasting, you’re very welcome to purchase any favourites directly from the winery to enjoy at home or give as a gift.
General Information
Tours and tastings run seasonally from April to September and last approximately one to two hours. Tickets are £30 per person, and free on-site parking is available.
Children and dogs are welcome, but tastings are for adults aged 18+ only – sorry, it’s the law! Non-drinkers are very welcome at our vineyard, and we’re happy to offer our delicious apple juices as an alternative. The ticket price is the same for all guests.
We are wheelchair accessible; however, we’re sorry, we do not have a disabled loo due to our listed buildings.
Group Bookings
We welcome group bookings at the vineyard, including family celebrations, business fun evenings, hen dos and other larger groups.
Group bookings require a 50% deposit to secure the date, with full payment due 6 weeks in advance of your visit. The deposit is refundable if you need to cancel before the full payment is due but not thereafter.
If you’re planning a group visit, please get in touch (01885 490768 or 07886700976) before booking so we can confirm numbers, availability and any other details.
Booking Terms and Conditions
All tours and tastings must be booked in advance.
If you need to reschedule your booking, please give us at least 7 days’ notice and we’ll be happy to move your visit to an alternative date, subject to availability.
If you need to cancel your booking, we require 14 days’ notice for a refund. Unfortunately, cancellations made with less notice ,and non-attendance, are not refundable.
Our Vineyard Stands On The Banks Of The River Frome At Paunton
