Welcome to the Devon Wine Week web site, freshly updated with the 2009 programme. Devon now has about 30 vineyards, many planted in the last few years as the English wine boom has gathered pace. The Exeter area is a particular hotspot - Eastcott, Kenton, Manstree, Old Walls, Pebblebed, Sharpham and Yearlstone vineyards have joined together to promote their regional wines and to celebrate Devon's local food and wine culture, in what's believed to be the biggest regional celebration of English Wine Week. Yearlstone Vineyard near Bickleigh has been named Fastest Improving Vineyard in England in the presitigious Wine Report 2008. Sharpham Vineyard near Totnes is now selling in excess of 100,000 bottles a year. Kenton Vineyard near Exeter sold out its first vintage rapidly and is producing some excellent English reds. Pebblebed Vineyard near Topsham won a Gold Medal with its first rosé at the English & Welsh Wine of the Year competition. Old Walls, Manstree and others are also making waves in the English wine world.

Over the week, there will be something taking place every single day, at the vineyards and participating outlets. A host of different activitites, both informative and entertaining, are being laid on for your enjoyment, giving a wide range of opportunities to get to know these many award-winning wines better, and really see just how versatile and delicious they are.

We hope you'll find something to interest you in the programme - please e-mail info@devonwineweek.co.uk with any queries. Most of the events require booking, so please contact the organising vineyard directly well in advance and sign up.