On the grapevine

Manzanilla book
By The Newsroom
Published 2nd Sep 2010, 19:51 BST
Updated 3rd Sep 2010, 14:39 BST

Congratulations to Michael Greaves who has won my spare copy of Manzanilla by Christopher Fielden and Javier Hidalgo. His description of enjoying a bottle of La Gitana while on holiday in Sanlcar de Barrameda made me so thirsty I had to go find myself a refreshing glass of Manzanilla and a plate of salted almonds. Your book is in the post.

Holiday harvest

With so many Yorkshire vineyards now welcoming visitors it seems churlish to head south to enjoy English wines, but if you want to pick grapes by day and stay in five-star luxury at night then head to Chapel Down in Tenterden in Kent. Between September 27 and October 28, there are two-day packages available, from 595 for two people. Contact the vineyard on 01580 763033 for more information.

Martinez tastings

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Martinez Wines in Ilkley has a packed programme of events this month with an informal Sipping Society tasting on Tuesday, September 7; a fun "Call my Quaffe" tasting on Wednesday 8, a presentation of the lovely Waterkloof estate on Thursday 16, and a Livio Felluga winemaker dinner at The Box Tree on Wednesday 22. Contact Martinez for more details on 01943 600000.

YP MAG 4/9/10