Welcome to Devon's Oldest Vineyard!

Latitude 50 Degrees 42 Minutes - the Exe Valley lies on an almost identical latitude with the Moselle Valley yet enjoys milder springs, and milder autumns. Steep and thickly wooded to the north as the River Exe runs off Exmoor, by the time it reaches Bickleigh the Valley opens out into a broad river plain. Here, on steep slopes as the River turns due south in its run to the regional capital, Exeter, is our vineyard, at around 200 feet above sea level. Red Devon sandstone breaks up into shale, the hills on three sides create a natural amphitheatre where light levels are high.

In summer, early morning mists rise up from the riverbed creating a subtropical effect but burn off by midday. Even in peak summer this part of mid-Devon is sleepy and quiet, apart from the sounds of various birds of prey and corks popping in the café-winebar.

A perfect stopping off point on a long journey turning off the motorway, Bickleigh itself is a noted beauty spot with thatched pubs on the riverfront, although the best food and wine is on offer at the vineyard!

Yearlstone Xmas Gifts Ideas for Wine Lovers

• English Wine Experience: Personally Conducted Tour and Tasting £48 per person. Perfect gift for any wine lover. Tour of our 3 hectare vineyard with vineyard manager, tour of our state-of-the-art winery with one of the country's leading winemakers Juliet White, full wine tasting with notes, and of course lunch at Charlotte's Kitchen! Complimentary bottle of wine per person.
• Yearlstone Gift Vouchers: Any amount from £10 up. Posted to your chosen recipient in vineyard card with brochure. Can be redeemed at any time we are open in 2012 against wine, tours, or food in Charlotte's Kitchen.
• Tasting 1/2 case: One of each of our six still wines - includes a Bacchus, our silver-medal winning rosé, and our Rondo red. £55 includes courier delivery.
• Half case of Yearlstone Vintage Brut sparkling wine: Special Offer only £79. Includes courier delivery.

• Phone: 01884 855700
• Email: info@yearlstone.co.uk

Yearlstone Now Closed for the Winter - reopen Wed 4th April 2012

Yearlstone Wine Courses 2010

Getting to the Vineyard

Find us on the A396 between Tiverton and Bickleigh - look out for the brown tourist signs.

Leave the M5 at Junction 27 - into Tiverton. Then follow the signs for the A396 Bickleigh/Exeter - or the brown signs for the Devonshire Centre (now defunct but useful as a guide!).

Yearlstone Webmovies

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