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Background
About The GuideBook
Oxfordshire Uncorked is a practical guidebook to 15 local vineyards and wineries in Oxfordshire and the surrounding region.
With visitor information, profiles of the vineyards and the growers, tasting notes and information about the wines produced, and details of stockists, all gloriously photographed, this book makes an ideal gift as well as an indispensable guide for visitors and local wine-lovers alike.
Featured Wine Producers
Brightwell Vineyard
- Rush Court, Shillingford Road, Wallingford OX10 8LJ
- 01491 832 354
- www.brightwellvineyard.co.uk
- The vineyard shop is usually open year-round, Friday-Sunday, 12-6pm. At other times, wine can be purchased from the vineyard house. Events include the Thames Valley Food & Drink Festival, which takes place in June.
- One and two-hour tours, around £20pp, including three to five tasting wines.
Oaken Grove Vineyard
- Benhams Lane, Fawley, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon, RG9 6JG
- 07792 633 987
- www.oakengrovevineyard.co.uk
- A cellar door, shop and covered wine terrace over- looking the vineyard are open Fridays and Saturdays in spring and summer, and wine is available by the glass or bottle from their homely bar. Platters of local cheeses and charcuterie can be ordered in advance.
- Two 2-hour tours per day on Saturdays, March to October. £20pp including wine tastings. Optional platters are available and can be booked online. Private tours of 12 or more can be arranged by appointment. They hope to expand their tour offerings in future.
Freedom of the Press
- Ringwood Farm, Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire, OX29 0ND
- 07881 955 215
- www.freedomofthepress.co.uk
- The winery is regularly open to the public from spring to summer, usually at the weekend when wine can be bought by the glass or bottle. Other occasional events, such as music recitals, are advertised on the winery’s website.
- Tours take place mainly on Saturdays from spring to summer and cost £10-£15 pp. They last around one hour and include the tasting of three wines. Numbers are limited and tours must be booked in advance. Private tours and tastings are available by appointment.
