Yorkshire Heart vineyard. (Image: Matthew Henderson-Newbury) Yorkshire Heart This award-winning vineyard and brewery based near Nun Monkton village sits perfectly between York and Harrogate. Family-run, the wine specialists nurture over 25,000 vines to produce fine English red, white, rose, varietal, and sparkling wines.
Sample their goods with a vineyard tour and tasting which takes place between May to September or take a seat at the Winehouse Café and terrace for a spot of Yorkshire tapas or afternoon tea. Keep a look out for a fantastic programme of events taking place throughout the year such as the Great Yorkshire Wine & Fizz Festival in August, acoustic music night on the last Friday of every month, and evenings at the vineyard. yorkshireheart.
com Dine indoors or al fresco at Dunesforde (Image: Dunesforde) Dunesford Nestled in the Vale of York this four-acre boutique vineyard is one of the most northernly vineyards in the UK, but produces characterful, distinctive wines. Inspired by the vineyards of Tuscany and the local Roman heritage, the Townsend family began planting near their family home in Upper Dunsforth in 2016 and now grow four grape varieties that thrive in this northern location. Their now award-winning wines are produced from Bacchus, Solaris, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir Précoce grapes which can be enjoyed during one of their tours or tastings with a variety of indulgent experiences to choose from.
Be sure to stop by their fabulous wine bar and terrace .