FOOD & BEVERAGE
Photos : Steven Haywood Photography
Sandridge Barton , the home of Sharpham Wine The visitor centre has been created within the traditional buildings of the historic Lower Well Farm , with the central courtyard providing an exceptional seating area overlooking the surrounding countryside , including a spring-fed tributary leading to the River Dart nearby .
Vines were first planted at Sandridge Barton in 2008 . Pinot Noir , Bacchus , Chardonnay , Madeleine Angevine and Pinot Gris are now grown in the vineyards which spread across 32 acres of the 450-acre estate . It ’ s positioned just south of the village of Stoke Gabriel , a few miles upriver from the ever-popular town of Dartmouth and a few miles downriver from Totnes . Rich in history , most of the land falls into the South Hams Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty .
A vineyard called Stony Field was planted in May 2021 on a limestone ridge . Some of the premier wine districts in the world are planted on limestone and this , coupled with the increase in popularity of English wines , sets up an exciting future for the wines produced at Sandridge Barton .
Sandridge Barton hosts a range of experiences including guided and self-guided tastings , giving visitors the opportunity to learn about the different grape varieties grown on-site and the techniques used in the winery to craft each style of wine . There are walking trails through the estate and vineyards to explore and the opportunity to enjoy wines by the glass in the gallery bar or lunch in the restaurant . In addition , a ‘ Vine to Wine ’ tour will be introduced in 2023 . There ’ s also a shop stocking the full range of wines as well as Sharpham Dairy cheeses and other local produce .
The estate also offers self-catering accommodation . In the Main House , which is located close to the vineyard and overlooks the River Dart , there are six bedrooms and an indoor swimming pool . The Boathouse has two bedrooms and is located in total seclusion on the bank of the River Dart . The newly-renovated Lower Well Farmhouse offers four bedrooms located next to the winery and visitor centre . All guests will have the opportunity to experience the offerings of the visitor centre . Bookings for accommodation can be made at sandridgebarton . com .
To find out more please visit www . sandridgebarton . com and to stay up to date ‘ like ’ or ‘ follow ’ Sandridge Barton Wines on Facebook , ‘ follow ’ @ sandridge _ barton on Instagram and @ SharphamWines on Twitter
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