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Vines in the Vale (of Glamorgan)

 

Grape picking is not something one normally associates with South Wales, but in fact several well established vineyards are doing quite well. One such is just a mile south of Cowbridge, owned by the Norris Families. Richard, Sue, Robbie and Ann have been growing the grapes for about eight years. Some six acres are laid over to vine, and yes, they are southern slopes!

'Glyndwr' as it is named, is now available in Red, White, Rose and since 1996, sparkling. This is quite an achievement, as Red grapes are not normally found as far north as this.

Each autumn, the Norris's get help from their friends in the 'Vendenge'. It's always a fun day (several days, actually) picking, chatting and enjoying tea and coffee breaks accompanied by home made cakes. Lunch time is a hearty hot meal accompanied by, well, a glass or two of Glyndwr, of course!

 

pickers of the world, unite This is where you do it... secateurs ..and this is how.

Robbie Norris is in the background on his little Ferrari tractor!

 Ferrari tractor Hi there  

Richard Norris

 Lunch time conversation with Richard Norris. lunch time  

The finished product, well, not quite finished.

 just grapes farmers market These are the finished products, on sale, a year later. Richard and Sue all white coated and in process of 'Vente Direct'.

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