16/08/2026
I’ve driven past these rows of vines countless times, so today it was lovely to finally stop & discover Malton Vineyard for myself 🍇
Local vineyards are becoming such a welcome addition to the countryside. We’re used to talking about eating & shopping locally, & now we can add drinking w**e grown & produced just down the road to that list too. ❤️
If you regularly travel along the A64, you may well have spotted the vineyard on the hillside — I often find myself glancing over at the rows of vines as I pass. 🚙
Set on a south-facing slope with panoramic views across the Howardian Hills countryside, the vineyard is owned & run by Viv & Phil Clarkson, who began their w**emaking journey in 2020. They designed & laid out the trellis system themselves before single-handedly planting an impressive 2,200 vines.
They’ve continued to develop the vineyard since, adding a further 500 Rondo vines in 2023. These red grapes will be used to create Musley Bank Pink, their very first sparkling w**e, due to be ready in May 2027. 🥂
Thankfully, you don’t have to wait until then to sample what Malton Vineyard already has to offer. Their dry white Musley Bank, made from Solaris grapes, is available now — & having enjoyed a glass (or two!) myself this afternoon, I can confirm it was absolutely magnificent. Even better enjoyed overlooking the vines, chatting all things w**e with Viv & Phil, with Steven the vineyard cat never too far away! 🍷🐈
You can pick up a bottle directly from the vineyard, Derventio W**es in Malton or Hunters of Helmsley. 🎉
Malton Vineyard is open to the public, so you can call in for a look around, take in those gorgeous views or book a private tour to learn more about the vines, the w**emaking process & the story behind Musley Bank. 🌾
A great one to know about if you’re in the area — genuinely local w**e, grown & produced just down the road, with a real story behind every bottle. 🍇🍷
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