Towthorpe Vineyard
Towthorpe was established by Peter and Anne in 2018 and is a cool climate vineyard located just outside York at 54⁰ North. We take advantage of the benefits of our location close to the River Foss in the Vale of York to create both delicate and full flavoured wines where everything is done in our converted stable block. We believe by adopting an artisan approach we can optimise every stage of the wine making process, to bring out the best from each and every grape bunch, creating the perfect wine in the glass. We are committed to regenerative and organic techniques using home based fertilisers and natural seaweed based products to maintain the balance of the soil.
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The Vines
We have selected a range of white and red varietals for the vineyard utilising cool climate PIWI vines such as Solaris, Rondo, and Divico. We have a small planting of Cabernet Franc which is adding variety and interest to our wines which we believe is the most northernly planting in the UK. We have also planted Bacchus, Seyval Blanc, Chardonnay, Ortega, Siegerebe, Merlot, and Pinot Noir which are responding well to the changing Yorkshire climate.
Our Wines
Our family are first generation wine makers, who came to the farm in 2010. We planted our first vines in 2018 with the desire to create classic modern English wines. We have a select range of white and red wines based on our multi-varietal planting. Each wine is hand crafted and produced individually on site in our winery. Some careful blending of the wines produced allows us to bring out subtle flavours and balance the wines.
Origins - White Wine - 100% Solaris
The Nutured Vine - White Wine - 100% Bacchus
Southfield - White Wine - Seyval Blanc and Chardonnay Blend
54⁰N - Red Wine - Rondo, Divico, Cabernet Franc, Dornfelder Blend