Abbey Vineyards - Windy Ridge Vineyard (East Bridgeford)
The vineyard can be found between Kneeton Road and Hill Lane. Acquired in 2006 the vineyard was first planted in 2007 with Bacchus, Chardonnay and Dunkelfelder. A small cider apple orchard has also been planted. The first harvest is expected in 2010
The Abbey Vineyard Group, based in Lincolnshire, produces fine English wines from numerous grape varieties nurtured and grown at their own vineyards in England. Our vineyards are situated in Nottinghamshire (East Bridgford), Leicestershire (Keyham), Rutland (Rutland Water and Preston) and Buckinghamshire (Amersham) with soil types varying from chalk and limestone to calcareous clay, each well suited to vine growing.