Foods and drinks competition providing winery walks returns this weekend

The third version of a food and drinks competition – that includes wine tastings and winery walks – returns at present (June 17) and tomorrow.

The Thames Valley Meals & Drink Pageant takes place in the grounds of Brightwell Winery, simply exterior of Wallingford.

In addition to wine and meals tastings and self-guided walks among the many vine rows, there can be artisan meals stalls and stay jazz, swing, and widespread music.

Brightwell Winery will showcase its award-winning wines, together with Bacchus, Pinot Noir, Glowing Chardonnay and its prestigious English Brandy.

Six main native vineyards – together with Brightwell, Dawes Hill, Fairmile, Jojo’s, Freedom of the Press and Hendred – will serve a number of English wines.

Vermouth can be on provide from Within the Loop Drinks and gin from Henley Distillery, and there’ll different artisan spirit makers resembling Outdated Solar Rum and GB Mead Firm.

South Oxfordshire Brewery can be serving-up pints brewed solely 5 miles away.

A spread of delicacies can be obtainable from meals stalls – together with savoury tarts, vegan truffles, doughnuts, crepes, wraps, burgers, pizza, native charcuterie, biltong, and chilli sauces.

There will even the prospect to order residence supply hampers from Riverford Organics, tableware by Blue and White Firm, and beeswax candles from Henley.

Tickets bought prematurely for one Day entry value £9 per individual, with youngsters underneath 10 free.  Buy a full ticket for £14 which incorporates competition entry, six tasting vouchers, a tasting glass and glass holder.  Tickets bought on the gate on the weekend can be £10 and £15 respectively.  Money and playing cards welcome.

For tickets and additional data see www.thamesvalleyfestival.co.uk