The perfect present for your favourite wine lover:
Join us for a year of viticulture, where you'll enjoy both theoretical and practical tuition. Commence each visit to us with coffee and croissants whilst you're expertly guided, with handouts, through the theory of each process. Head out into the estate for a practical session, giving you the confidence to get your hands dirty and stuck in yourself. Round-up with refreshment in the restaurant with a pizza & glass of still wine included in each visit.
Workshop One (9th March): Introduction to Viticulture/ Grapevine Physiology, Pruning & Tying Down
Workshop Two (1st June): Shoot Thinning, Bud Rubbing & Frost Protection
Workshop Three (29th June): Wire Lifting/Tucking In, Planting & Weed Control/Alleyway Management
Workshop Four (3rd Aug): Leaf Stripping, Green Harvesting, Vine Nutrition & Disease Control
Workshop Five (4th October): Netting/Bird Protection & Harvesting
Including over £180 of Mount Vineyard Dining and over £25 of product.
Customer Reviews:
"I can't recommend it enough! The Mount Vineyard viticulture course is a great way for wine enthusiast, or drinker or those just interested, to understand how the whole growing process works. Will and his team guided us through a fantastic year. I could easily do it again next year!"
"I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed this course. I was bought for me as a Christmas present and it was probably one of my best presents ever!"
"I just wanted to thank you for leading this course, I've learned a lot about the works in the vineyard in the best possible way, ie. learning by doing. Thanks for answering all of the questions (there were many, I'm hungry for the knowledge) and being patient with us making mistakes (but it seems like the vines are strong and forgiving). It was a pleasure to meet you and I really hope our paths cross again in the future."