Ryedale Vineyards - Farfield Farm Vineyard

About Ryedale Vineyards - Farfield Farm Vineyard

Ryedale Vineyards at Farfield Farm is one of North Yorkshire's most established and forward thinking vineyards, nestled within the beautiful Ryedale countryside near YO60 7LS. Founded in 2006, this 1.65 hectare vineyard has spent nearly two decades honing its craft and building a reputation for quality English wines that reflect the unique character of the Yorkshire landscape.

The vineyard cultivates an impressive array of grape varieties, showcasing both the classic international grapes and carefully selected hybrids suited to the cooler northern English climate. The plantings include Bacchus, Chardonnay, Meunier, Ortega, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Precoce, Regent, Rondo, Seyval Blanc, Siegerrebe and Solaris. This diverse planting strategy allows Ryedale Vineyards to produce an exciting range of still and sparkling wines, each expressing the mineral richness and freshness that North Yorkshire's terroir brings to the bottle.

The team at Farfield Farm is passionate about educating visitors on the full journey from vine to glass. Open to the public, the vineyard welcomes wine enthusiasts to explore the vineyard rows, learn about the growing season and understand the careful decisions made throughout the year to coax the best possible fruit from the vines. Guided tours offer a behind the scenes look at the winemaking process, from harvest timing to the care taken during fermentation and aging.

Tastings at Ryedale Vineyards are a highlight for any visitor, providing the opportunity to sample the current releases and discover wines that may not be found elsewhere. Whether you are drawn to crisp aromatic white wines made from Bacchus, elegant Pinot Noir reds or the vineyard's own sparkling creations, there is something to please every palate.

As part of the Mid and North England wine scene, Ryedale Vineyards stands as a testament to the growing quality and ambition of English wine producers outside the traditional South East heartlands. A visit to Farfield Farm offers a genuine and enriching experience for anyone seeking to explore the UK's dynamic wine culture right here in the heart of North Yorkshire.