The Rutland Vineyard team are getting ready to harvest their white grapes, but they need your help.

Located on top of a narrow ridge between the rivers Welland and Chater, 70m above sea level and facing south Rutland Vineyard is located in a prime part of the county, on the Rutland-Stamford border.

160 million years ago, the land would have been England's south coast, meaning that it is made up of jurassic soils and minerals, creating a distinctive taste and stunning scenery, great for growing.

On top of this, the venue is a beautiful spot to enjoy a glass of white, rosé or red looking out over the Rutland countryside.

But this week, you can embrace the opportunity to get hands on.

Join the Rutland Vineyard team to harvest vines on Tuesday. Image credit: Rutland Vineyard.

On Tuesday 3 October, residents have been invited to help out at the independent vineyard and café harvesting the first batch of white grapes since the business launched and the first vines were planted in 2021.

This will be the first harvest since the Romans cut their vines on local soil.

Join the event from 9am - and don't forget your secateurs!

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Find Rutland Vineyard at:

Barrowden Road

Ketton

PE9 3RJ