Horton Estate Vineyard
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Neil & Sara Forest Horton Estate Vineyard Horton Wimborne Dorset E-mail: info@horton-vineyard.com Vine types
FacilitiesShop (Saturday) Winery Wine maker Brian Burch |
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Brian Burch founded Horton in the 1980s and retired in 2000, selling the vineyard to Neil and Sara Forest.He continues as consultant winemaker Shop early to get the red - its normally sold out by May. Vineyard first planted in 1985 and now produces about 20000 bottles a year. Very well equipped winery under the shadow of Horton Tower. The entrance of the vineyard road is easy to find - marked by a red telephone box. The 2000 crop was excellent despite the summer weather - described as 'excellent for growing mildew! Horton are keen on oak maturation, and their Kerner is a good example of this practice. The Bacchus forms the basis of their Bubbly. |
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