Stroll through stunning vineyard and hidden gem near Derbyshire for delicious wine tastings this summer
Explore the charming Mallard Point vineyard near Derbyshire, offering delightful tours and tastings of local wines and gins - a perfect escape for a summer day.
You may consider a vineyard in Derbyshire as a rarity, however a spot close to Derby is delighting fans of tasty tipples.
Mallard Point is a family-run single estate vineyard and distillery.
Based around 90 minutes away from Derby city centre, the vineyard in Essendine, Rutland, offers tours and tastings of local gins and sparkling wines.
The first vines were planted just six years ago, with further plantings taking place in 2022 and 2023, giving rise to regional terroir specific wines.
Today, the family run vineyard estate is home to around 14,500 cool climate vines specifically grown for premium wines.
The vines receive attention all year round before fruit is hand-picked and taken to the Mallard Point onsite winery.
This is where pressing and fermenting takes place using naturally produced wild yeast cultured in the vineyard prior to harvest.
The vineyard operates a single estate model where all drinks are made in small batches with minimal intervention.
Each step in wine production is carried out onsite giving the owners complete provenance and traceability.
It is also how they maintain the highest standards of quality control.
The vineyard also offer tours around the stunning surroundings of Mallard Point.
Stroll through vineyards, chat about grapes and viticulture (the posh word for the land of wine-making) and then be immersed in the magical aspects of wine making.
To sample wine produced in Derbyshire, the cost of the tour and tasting is from £30 per person.
It could be a great day out with family and friends as you go on fun and educational journey, sipping your way through some of Derbyshire’s finest quality wines.
Location: Mallard Point Vineyard & Distillery, Church Farm, Bourne Road, Essendine, Stamford PE9 4LH