Jonathan’s Vineyard Blog October 2023

GODSTONE • October 30, 2023

Jonathan’s Vineyard Blog

30th October 2023


Another year, another harvest!


I am glad to report that our harvest was ultimately a very good one, in spite of heavy rainfall at key periods during the Summer and early Autumn.


We were blessed with good weather on all three harvest days and, if you were one of those who volunteered your help, may we extend our heartfelt thanks for giving freely your time and dedication.


Our Bacchus were picked on 1st October and the Seyval Blanc on 15th & 16th October; acidity and pH were about as perfect as it’s possible to achieve on the Bacchus and also perfectly respectable on the Seyval.


In total, we harvested 3,000 kilos of grapes, which is just below our maximum potential of 3,750 kilos.


All in all, a good year which promises very good wines for drinking in the years ahead.


We have recently introduced a Charcuterie Platter to our menu which features gorgeous cold cuts from Owley Farm in Tenterden, Kent. Why not pop along and try it with a glass of our award winning wine, we are always delighted to see you. We are extremely busy at weekends so I strongly recommend that you book a great place on our terrace and/or garden area here.


Kind Regards,

Jonathan & Family

Jonathan’s Vineyard Blog - December 2024

By GODSTONE • December 16, 2024
As the year draws to a close it’s time to reflect on the past year: the weather has dominated proceedings - a year characterised by incessant rainfall at the wrong time of the growing season which, coupled with severe bird damage on ripening grapes, resulted in no harvest at Godstone in 2024. This was incredibly disappointing. We have significant stocks of wines - bottled and unbottled - from previous harvests which will ensure continuity of supply in the short to medium term, however, a harvest in 2025 will be critically important if we are to avoid supply side disruption in the future. Fingers crossed for a far better year ahead. We will be opening our shop and café once a month throughout 2025. Our next date is Saturday 18th January and if you would like to attend then please reserve a place using the link below: 

Jonathan’s Vineyard Blog - November 2024

By GODSTONE • November 15, 2024
14th November 2024 I have moved on from the disappointment of this year’s crop failure and begun our preparations for next season - winter pruning commenced this week on our Bacchus, which is very early but we have a lot to do ! A busy winter lies ahead with new hedges to be planted, vines to be pruned, and wirework which needs repairing. It was wonderful seeing so many of you at our open days throughout the Summer and Autumn, your support means so much to me. With that in mind I am pleased to announce that, if you wish to enjoy our wines over the forthcoming festive season then we will be open for two days during early December. Wednesday 4th December 10am-4pm Saturday 7th December 10am-4pm On both days we will be offering our Charcuterie & Cheese Platters. An invitation to attend will be sent out very soon via email. Kind Regards Jonathan
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