03/09/2026
Picking their moment • Weeks before a single grape reaches the press, our team is already walking the rows, deciding exactly when to harvest.
Berry samples are collected from plots across our 60-acre vineyard, accounting for the variations in sun exposure, soil and altitude that shape each one differently. Hand-crushed in our winery, each sample gives us a direct read on what's happening inside the skin.
From there, the analysis begins. Sugar levels reveal the wine's potential alcohol, while acidity will determine its structure, freshness and ageability. Together, they show us exactly how the fruit is developing, tracked week by week as harvest approaches.
Why not come and see this year's vintage being hand-picked on 11th September?
Book your visit: https://extonparkvineyard.com/pages/tours-tastings