Hands Off Vineyard
Hands Off Vineyard
Hands Off is a small vineyard on a working farm near Ross-on-Wye, farmed without fungicide or insecticide, with grapes made into wine off-site and visited only on the farm's seasonal guided walk.
The vineyard sits in an awkward corner of Upper Hollow field at Townsend Farm, on sandy loam on a south-facing slope, enclosed by hedges on all four sides. It had lapsed by the spring of 2020, when Matty decided to make a better effort of it. On 26 September that year, a group of family and friends picked the Regent grapes by hand, starting at 7am and finishing at 5pm with 1.75 tonnes brought in.
Cellar door tastings
No walk-in tastings. Wine from the vineyard is served only on the farm's guided walk (1 May–30 September, booked in advance, 6–12 people), ending with a glass in the garden of the Byres. Private tours by arrangement.
Address
Townsend Farm, Brampton Abbots, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7JEGetting there
Nearest station: Ledbury · 10 mi
Opening hours
Hours not available or by appointment only
Winery opening hours often vary, so it is always worth checking ahead if you are planning a visit.
