Harvest Home at The Rutland Vineyard, Plus Our November Wine Picks
Harvest is in for another year at The Rutland Vineyard in Ketton, and Zoe and Tim Beaver have a brand new red wine to celebrate.
Thank you, volunteers
“What a wonderful community we have,” say Zoe and Tim. “We are so incredibly grateful to all of the amazing volunteers who came out in force to help us bring in our 2026 harvest. Your hard work, enthusiasm and good humour made the experience so special!”
The vines are now ablaze with autumn colour, having one final hurrah before settling down for their winter sleep.
A new Rutland red
The vineyard’s much-loved Triple Tipple White and Rosé have been joined by a brand new 2025 Red Wine. At 13%, Zoe and Tim say it’s “already showing all the promise and character of what could be an award-winning vintage.” The Rutland Vineyard was named Drinks Producer of the Year in last year’s Pride Good Food Awards.
Visit the tasting barn
While the vines rest, the tasting barn stays open all year round, Wednesday to Saturday. Watch the weather roll across the vines, catch up with friends and settle in with the autumn cheese board and a glass or two of Rutland wine. Find out more at therutlandvineyard.com.
Our November wine picks
- Villa Maria Reserve Sauvignon Blanc: passion fruit, fresh herbs and citrus. £18, 75cl, 13% ABV, www.villamariawines.com.
- La Rioja Alta Viña Alberdi Reserva: ripe cherry, vanilla and gentle oak. £22, 75cl, 14% ABV, www.riojalta.com.
- Graham Beck Brut Rosé: strawberry, raspberry and delicate floral notes. £18, 75cl, 12% ABV, www.grahambeck.com.
Villa Massa Amaretto: sweet Italian almonds, rich marzipan and gentle warming spice, delicious over ice, in coffee or in a classic cocktail, and ideal with autumn puddings. £27.50, 70cl, 30% ABV, www.villamassa.com.
For our full November recommendations, see this month’s Rutland & Stamford Pride.
