Welcome to Summerhouse Vineyard

Wine growing is a new venture for Mrs Elizabeth Scott within her family-run arable farm at Skellow, just north of Doncaster. The first vines were planted in 2005 in the limestone soils at Summerhouse Farm on a one-hectare parcel of land selected for its gently sloping southerly aspect. The vines have flourished and yielded well and the first tastings are very promising.

Most English wine, including Summerhouse, is produced from hybrid vines quite simply because hybrids thrive in our climate.

Even more interesting is the success story of English sparkling wines, a combination of the cussed nature of the vine, a plant that produces its very best quality when things have not been easy for it, and the edginess of our climate. English vineyards already have a track record of stunning wines – evidenced in blind tasting competitions where some English wines have beaten the very best of champagnes.
Summerhouse 2008 wine is ready and waiting to be discovered, Seyval Blanc and Rondo. Next year we hope to add Madeleine, Phoenix, Pinot Noir and a sparkling wine.
It is interesting to note that protectionism and restrictive practices by the wine producers of some countries (notably France) dictate that all wines from hybrid vines, irrespective of quality, be designated as ‘Table Wine’ or ‘Regional Wine’ and that EU Regulations (we all know how sensible these are) ban hybrid vines as ineligible for inclusion in the ‘Quality Wine’ scheme.
Mercian Vineyards Association link
 We are a member of the Mercian Vineyards Association
We are listed with the English Wine Producers

 

 News & Events

On the 26 September the vineyard will be open again for a pre-xmas event  with the 2008 Rondo and Seyval Blanc and the 2009 wines  for tasting and sale. Soft drinks available accompanied by a cheese board and light snacks, Entry £5.updated on 17/08/2010

The vineyard will be open for
the launch of the 2009 vintages on 22 August. There will be a 2009 Rondo, a 2009 Seyval Blanc and Yorkshire Lass which is made from the Madelaine Angervin grapes. Soft drinks available accompanied by a cheese board and light snacks, Entry £5. updated on 16/08/2010

We have our next open day on Sunday 22nd August 2010. Vineyard tours and wine tasting from 12pm to 4pm. Tickets £5 per person. For Directions follow this link updated on 23/07/2010

Sunday 23rd August 2009 was the annual Mercian Vineyards Association meeting, with judging of over 70 wines from the associations member vineyards. Summerhouse Vineyard was awarded Bronze for its Rondo and a commendation for its Seyval Blanc, a promising start to the vineyards wine production.