As part of emita’s summer programme of events, we are pleased to offer our members the opportunity to visit Eglantine Vineyard.

Eglantine Vineyard was first planted in 1979 on south facing slopes, in the parish of Costock. There are now four acres of vines and one of the largest collections of grape varieties in the country with over 100 imported from around the world. The main variety is Madeleine Angevine, a highly reliable vine which sets fruit every year and always ripens well, despite the unpredictable UK climate.

The vineyard currently produces sweet, sparkling and dry white wines, rose, red wine and a cherry wine as well as mead from home-produced honey.

Join us on Wednesday 17 August at 6.00 pm for a guided tour around the vine collection and to gain an insight into the wine making process. The tour will last approximately 2 hours and will include a commentary on the tasks which have to be carried out throughout the year, a visit to the winery where the wine making processes will be explained and the equipment used is on display. Of course, there will also be an opportunity for wine tasting too! 

Interested in attending? Then book today as our hosts can only accommodate a limited number of guests. Bookings will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.