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Chilford Hall Vineyard in Linton, Cambridgeshire reopens on Friday 5^th March for the new season with winery tours, wine tastings, wine sales and refreshments.

Following good weather conditions in 2009, the October harvest produced over 20 tonnes of grapes, including a significant increase in the Rondo and Regent grape varieties, leading to an increase in production of red wine.

Chilford Hall Vineyard has traditionally produced sparkling and still white and rosé wines; Chilford's first ever red wine "Granta Valley" was produced last year and was so popular it sold out within six weeks. The second red vintage Granta Valley 2008 will be on sale later this year.

Glen Mejias, Director at Chilford Hall, says, "We are looking forward to an exciting new season, the weather last year was a huge improvement on the past two years, producing very good fruit quality and we will produce some excellent wine this year."

Onsite wine shop Chilford Wines and Bistro is open every day between March and October from 10am to 5.30pm, and offers free onsite parking, wine tasting, lunches, refreshments and a selection of wines and local produce for sale.

Tours of the winery take place every Friday, Saturday and Sunday and on Bank Holidays at 11am and 2.30pm and cost £9.95 per person.

Advance group and coach party bookings are welcome, evening tours available by prior arrangement. Please contact Chilford Wines and Bistro on 01223 895625 for further details.

English Wine Week is Saturday 29^th May to Sunday 6^th June 2010.

To find out more about Chilford Hall Vineyard please call 01223 895625 or visit www.chilfordhall.co.uk

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