Wine lovers are being invited to raise a glass to the Malvern Hills’ thriving vineyards at a brand-new festival celebrating local wines and winemakers.
The inaugural Malvern Hills Vineyards Wine Festival will take place on Saturday, September 5, at Mathon Court in West Malvern, home of the Two Beacons Vineyard.
Celebrating the growing English wine industry, the festival will bring together six independent vineyards from Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, and Worcestershire for a day of tastings, talks, and entertainment.
Heather Williamson, co-founder of Foxbury Fields Vineyard, said: “We’re delighted to be collaborating with all these wonderful vineyards on this joint venture.
“The festival will take place on Saturday, September 5, and will bring together independent vineyards from Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, and Worcestershire for a day dedicated to local wine, food, culture, and vineyard expertise.
“The event is being organised by the Malvern Hills Vineyards collaboration, which includes our vineyard, alongside Three Choirs, Chase End, Bromesberrow Place, Marlbank, and Two Beacons vineyards.”
Collectively, the vineyards grow 14 grape varieties across 68 acres.
Visitors will be able to sample award-winning wines, learn more about grape growing and winemaking, and enjoy a full day of entertainment.
Ms Williamson said: “The partnership was established to raise awareness of our area’s flourishing wine sector, promote wine tourism, and highlight the distinctive terroir and winemaking heritage of the Malvern Hills region.
“Each vineyard has its own character and story, but we share a passion for viticulture and respect for the soils that nurture our vines.
“Winemaking has deep roots in the Malvern Hills, where grapevines were grown as far back as Roman times.”
The festival will run from 12noon to 6pm and will feature musicians, artisan craft stalls, food producers, and outdoor entertainment.
Festival-goers will each receive a commemorative wine glass and have the chance to meet vineyard owners and winemakers from across the Malvern Hills region.
Ms Williamson said: “English wine continues to go from strength to strength and we’re delighted to be part of a festival that showcases not only the quality of wines being produced in our area, but also the people, skills and passion behind them.”
Tickets are £25 per person and are available at www.malvernhillsvineyards.co.uk/wine-festival.
