Dunesforde

Call Directions Website

Dunesforde Family-run vineyard in Upper Dunsforth, Yorkshire. Open for wine sales, tours and tastings and bar. Our aim is to produce exceptional cool climate wines.
(1)

We planted Dunesforde vineyard in May 2016, with four different varieties of grape. The vineyard is run by the Townsend family, who have lived in the village for the past 30 years. The 4-acre vineyard is planted with Bacchus, Solaris, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir; 6,000 vines in all.

https://youtu.be/GhpZ9bCxvfE?si=bMWeqr2ERJQ7gk4K🎹 CLOSE YOUR EYES. LISTEN. FEEL THE MUSIC. 🎶Some live music is there to ...
11/10/2026

https://youtu.be/GhpZ9bCxvfE?si=bMWeqr2ERJQ7gk4K

🎹 CLOSE YOUR EYES. LISTEN. FEEL THE MUSIC. 🎶

Some live music is there to fill the room.

Some music makes you feel something.

Dan Burnett brings that second kind. ❤️

A soulful singer, expressive pianist and accomplished songwriter, Dan draws on blues, soul, jazz, acoustic and funk, creating the kind of live performance that feels both incredibly musical and completely natural.

Think warm piano.
Think a voice with soul.
Think bluesy grooves.
Think songs you know — alongside Dan's own music.
And yes… we're hoping there'll be plenty of dancing too. 🕺💃

📍 Dunesforde Vineyard
📅 Friday 30 October
🕖 7pm
🎟️ £25

A relaxed vineyard setting, great live music and a Friday night to enjoy with friends.

This isn't just an evening of music. It's an evening to settle in, switch off and let the music take over. 🍷🎹

🎟️ Book via the link in our bio

Here's a live / 1-take solo rendition of 'I got a woman'. No tricke...

09/10/2026
09/10/2026

🍇 It’s the little moments that make harvest special at Dunesforde Vineyard… ☀️🍇

Yesterday was one of those perfect autumn days – not a cloud in the sky, a peaceful vineyard, and a wonderful group of volunteers helping us bring in this year’s grapes.

Armed with their secateurs and gardening gloves (all provided, of course!), our volunteers got to work carefully harvesting the grapes, filling crate after crate with fruit that has been meticulously tested to ensure the sugar and acidity levels are just right. 🍇✂️

And of course, harvest days are about more than just grapes! There were lunch bags to enjoy, plenty of tea, coffee and biscuits to keep everyone fuelled, and, at the end of it all, time to slow down, share a chat and enjoy the simple pleasure of a day spent together outdoors.

It’s these little moments, the fresh air, the laughter, the teamwork and the conversations along the way, that make our volunteer harvest days so special. ❤️

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day such a success. We couldn’t do it without you!

✨ FROM LE GAVROCHE TO MASTERCHEF… NOW DAN GRAHAM IS COMING TO DUNESFORDE ✨Some chefs cook great food. Some chefs have a ...
08/10/2026

✨ FROM LE GAVROCHE TO MASTERCHEF… NOW DAN GRAHAM IS COMING TO DUNESFORDE ✨

Some chefs cook great food. Some chefs have a story behind every plate.

Dan Graham is one of them.

With more than 20 years in professional kitchens, Dan’s career has taken him from some of the finest kitchens in the UK and Europe to the legendary Le Gavroche, where working under Michel Roux Jr. he says he was transformed from a good chef into a great one.

Then came MasterChef: The Professionals.

In 2009, Dan made it all the way to the final three, finishing as runner-up in what he describes as a life-changing experience that opened many doors.

Since then, Dan has gone on to become a familiar name on the Yorkshire food scene, running his own private chef and event catering business, At the Dinner Party, and championing the incredible local produce and producers around North Yorkshire.

And now, we're incredibly excited to welcome Dan to Dunesforde for one very special evening.

On Friday 6 November, Dan will bring his experience, creativity and passion for food to the vineyard, creating an exclusive four-course dining experience, with each course carefully paired with Dunesforde w**es.

🍽️ Four courses created by Dan, including a cheese course
🍷 Carefully selected Dunesforde w**e pairings
🥂 Reception with w**e & canapés
✨ Petits fours to finish

📅 Friday 6 November 2026
🕖 Reception & canapés from 7pm
💷 £115 per person

This isn't simply dinner.

It's an opportunity to experience the cooking of a chef who has worked in some of the world's most respected kitchens, competed on one of the UK's biggest cooking shows and built a career around creating memorable food for people to enjoy.

We can't wait to see what Dan brings to Dunesforde.

And we think this is going to be rather special. ✨

🎟️ Limited places available – book yours here:
https://gjpimevents.as.me/schedule/a3ce3419/appointment/87909371/calendar/13377314?appointmentTypeIds[]=87909371

🍂 ONE LAST WEEKEND BEFORE WE CLOSE FOR WINTER! 🍂This is your final chance to visit Dunesforde Vineyard this year before ...
08/10/2026

🍂 ONE LAST WEEKEND BEFORE WE CLOSE FOR WINTER! 🍂

This is your final chance to visit Dunesforde Vineyard this year before we close our bar and terrace for the winter until April 2027! 🍇✨

We’re open to the public this Friday and Saturday until 8pm, so if you’ve been meaning to pop in, this is your sign!

Come and enjoy the vineyard, soak up the autumn atmosphere and make the most of one last visit before our winter break. We’d absolutely love to see you one more time before we close the doors for the season. ❤️

🍇 Friday & Saturday
🕗 Open until 8pm
🌿 Open to the public

And if you’ve been wanting to discover more about Dunesforde, we still have a few spaces available for our vineyard tours and tastings this Friday and Saturday.

So gather your friends, make an afternoon or evening of it and come and see us one last time before April 2027!

🎟️ Book your tour or tasting here:
https://www.dunesforde.com/book-tour

We’ll miss you over the winter, so don’t leave it until next year! 🍂🍇

🎹✨ READY TO DANCE? DAN BURNETT IS BRINGING THE PARTY TO DUNESFORDE! ✨🎹Get ready for a night of upbeat piano favourites, ...
07/10/2026

🎹✨ READY TO DANCE? DAN BURNETT IS BRINGING THE PARTY TO DUNESFORDE! ✨🎹

Get ready for a night of upbeat piano favourites, feel-good tunes and plenty of reasons to get out of your seat! 🕺💃

Dan Burnett is joining us at Dunesforde Vineyard with his brilliant live piano performance — and this is definitely not a night for sitting quietly in your chair! 🎶

Expect infectious energy, familiar favourites and those songs that have you tapping your feet one minute and up dancing the next! 🥂🎹

So gather your friends, grab a glass of Dunesforde w**e and get ready to sing along, dance and have a brilliant night out at the vineyard.

🍷 Live Music with Dan Burnett
📅 Friday 30th October
⏰ 6pm Bar Opens, Live Music 7pm Starts
📍 Dunesforde Vineyard

Come for the w**e. Stay for the music. Get up and dance! 💃🕺

🎟️ Tickets: https://gjpimevents.as.me/schedule/a3ce3419/appointment/87909301/calendar/13377327?appointmentTypeIds[]=87909301

Your ticket includes a glass of w**e on arrival.

Our amazing sharing deli boards are also available to pre-order at £32. Please enter code DBUROCT26 to apply a 10% discount if you book via our website: https://www.dunesforde.com/food

JUST TWO WEEKENDS LEFT! The countdown is on! We’ve only got two weekends left to enjoy the Dunesforde Vineyard Bar & Ter...
02/10/2026

JUST TWO WEEKENDS LEFT!

The countdown is on! We’ve only got two weekends left to enjoy the Dunesforde Vineyard Bar & Terrace before we close for the winter on the 10th October until Easter.

So, if you’ve been meaning to visit, now is the perfect time!

Come and enjoy a glass (or two!) of our delicious Dunesforde w**es, soak up the vineyard views and tuck into one of our amazing deli boards — the perfect way to spend a cosy autumn afternoon or evening.

🕗 Open Friday and Saturdays until 8pm

And there may even be a few spaces left for our w**e tastings and vineyard tours next Friday and Saturday — so if you’ve been thinking about joining us, don’t leave it too late!

But don’t worry… just because the winter nights are drawing in, that doesn’t mean Dunesforde is going quiet!

We’ll still be opening our doors for a fantastic range of events throughout the winter, including our legendary Christmas Fairs and Food & Drink Fairs.

Keep your eyes peeled for more details coming soon!

We’d love to see you on the terrace before we close for the season.

🍇 Harvest Update – Monday 7th September 🍇Unfortunately, the weather had other ideas for our first harvest and yesterday'...
04/09/2026

🍇 Harvest Update – Monday 7th September 🍇

Unfortunately, the weather had other ideas for our first harvest and yesterday's unexpected rainfall meant we had to postpone picking.

We're now hoping to get our 2026 harvest underway this Monday, 7th September, starting at 8am.

Whether you've registered your interest in volunteering for harvest, or just happen to be available to join us on Monday, please complete the lunch form below. Filling in the form will also confirm your attendance for the day.

👉 forms.gle/xmi87GzC8nBydLWA7

We'll provide lunch, refreshments throughout the morning and, of course, a well-earned glass of Dunesforde w**e once the picking is done!

We're very excited to finally get started — fingers crossed the weather plays ball this time! 🍇🥂

The year has flown and all of a sudden it's harvest time at Dunesforde! 🍇If you're interested in helping pick the grapes...
29/08/2026

The year has flown and all of a sudden it's harvest time at Dunesforde! 🍇

If you're interested in helping pick the grapes this year you can sign up right here:

Below are our first 7 potential harvest dates, but please note that not all of them will necessarily go ahead. We need some flexibility to allow for the weather, grape ripeness and w**ery requirements. We’ll keep you updated as soon as we know which dates are going ahead, and will let you know of ...

Address

Howe Field Road, Upper Dunsforth
York
YO269RU

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 12pm - 8pm

Telephone

+441423369478

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Dunesforde posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share