WINE LOVERS INVITED TO GET HANDS-ON AT NORFOLK VINEYARD AS PART OF COMMUNITY HARVEST DAY
Wine lovers have the opportunity to play a part in making some of Norfolk’s most renowned wines when Chet Valley Vineyard’s community harvest day takes place on Saturday 27th September.
Taking place at the vineyard in Bergh Apton just south of Norwich (weather permitting), the community harvest sees volunteers descend on the vineyard to help with gathering the grapes.
Those taking part receive refreshments throughout the day, which culminates with a free harvest supper in the winery in the evening, complete with (of course) wine.
“People love getting involved in the vineyard and being part of the process which results in the end product,” said John Hemmant, owner and winemaker at Chet Valley. “Our community harvest days are great fun, with a wonderful sense of camaraderie, with an enjoyable supper provided at the end of the day.
“This year’s weather has been mainly kind to us, and the grapes have a good level of ripeness – we will be harvesting a full month earlier than last year, and the quality of the grapes is looking very good. Our priority now is to get them harvested when they are peak ripeness, but before the weather turns.”
Those taking part are advised to bring suitable footwear and a pair of secateurs. Full instruction is given.
Anyone wanting to take part should contact John Hemmant at info@chetvineyard.co.uk or on 01508 333002 to register their interest and receive further information.