Priors Dean Vineyard

2023
Newsletter February 2023 Yet More Awards - 2020 Golden Harvest gains two awards at the annual WineGB Wessex Wine of the Year competition. A silver medal and John Youles Trophy for best still wine from a vineyard of less than 2 hectares The Future - Please read Working Parties - Delayed February dates and help always needed Wine for sale - 2013 Seyval Blanc, 2017 Flint Hill Sunset, 2020 Golden Harvest	Word	PDF
2022
Summer Shows 2022 Please come and visit us and sample Priors Dean Wines on our stand at the following summer shows. South Downs Show - Sat 13th & Sun 14th August Petersfield Summer Festival - Sat 27th - Mon 29th August Alresford Show - 3rd September
Newsletter Spring 2022 A Year in the Vineyard - Highs and lows of another 12 month under restrictions Shows - At last some opportunities to show and sell our award winning wines Working Parties - Still happening and help always needed The Future - Please read Wine for sale - 2013 Seyval Blanc, 2018 Summer Hills, 2017 Flint Hill Sunset	Word	PDF
2021
Photo Gallery Pam's 90th Party June 2021 Petersfield Post - Volunteers and staff came together to celebrate the 90th birthday of Pam Elkins, proprietor of Priors Dean Vineyard	Gallery
2020
Newsletter Christmas 2020 A Year in the Vineyard - Seyvals and Madeleines produce a maximum harvest New Vineyard Dog - Ollie makes an appearance The Future - Volunteers and vacancies Working Parties - January pruning dates	Word	PDF
Newsletter August 2020 National Award - Silver medal for 2018 Summer Hills in National WineGB competition The Vines - Harvest due October despite setback Wine for sale - 2013 Seyval Blanc sparkling on offer, 2018 Summer Hills Upcoming Shows - Sadly none this year	Word	PDF
2019
Newsletter Christmas 2019 The Sparkling - Seyval 2013 is National competition award winner 2018 Summer Hills award and trophy winner Working Parties - January pruning dates	Word	PDF
November 2019 2018 Summer Hills gains two awards at the annual WineGB Wessex Wine of the Year competition. A silver medal and John Youles Trophy for best still wine from a vineyard of less than 2 hectares Click here for details
July 2019 2013 Seyval Blanc Sparkling gains a bronze award in the National WineGB Wine of the Year competition Click here for details Click here for full awards
May 2019 - Summer Hills 2018 Summer Hills is now available for purchase from Pam and all the regular outlets Click here for details
January 2019 - Seyval Blanc Brut Sparkling 2013 Seyval Blanc Sparkling is now available for purchase from Pam and all the regular outlets Click here for details
2018
Newsletter Christmas 2018 The Sparkling - Has arrived and already award-winning "clean light fresh apples", "big bubbles", "sherbet lemon palate", "good acid" Working Parties - January pruning dates	Word	PDF
April 2018 - Pheasants Reserve 2016 Pheasants Reserve is now available for purchase from Pam and all the regular outlets Click here for details
2017
Newsletter July 2017 The Vines - Frost free and set fair Working Parties - Summer pruning dates Wine for sale - 2015 Flint Hill Dry, 2014 Beech Hanger Gold Upcoming Shows - Froxfield, Alresford and Blackmoor	Word	PDF
2016
Newsletter December 2016 Yet Another Award - Gold medal for 2015 Flint Hill Dry The Harvest - Pheasant banditry The Sparkling - Will be worth waiting for Working Parties - January pruning dates Other News - New vineyard contributor Melanie Wine for sale - 2015 Flint Hill Dry, 2104 Beech Hanger Gold, list of stores Merry Christmas to all!	Word	PDF
August 2016 - Flint Hill Dry 2015 Flint Hill Dry is now available for purchase from Pam and all the regular outlets Click here for details
Newsletter July 2016 Another Award - Bronze medal for 2014 Beech Hanger Gold 2015 Vintage - 2000 bottles of "Flint Hill Dry" This Year's Crop - Jim Morley - licence to spray Help Needed - Sales and work parties Upcoming Shows - Alresford and Blackmoor Wine for sale - 2013 classic dry, 2014 Medium Dry (Beech Hanger Gold)	Word	PDF
July 2016 2014 Beech Hanger Gold gains Bronze Medal at the UK Vineyards National Wine Competition “V.pale lemon green, smoky, green apple/pear, crisp, clean, light, elegant, clean dry fruit on nose.”
2015
Newsletter December 2015 Competition Success - two awards for Priors Dean Wine The Wine - keep standing by for the sparkling This Year’s Crop - “a good few bottles” Grape Picking - how it works Working Parties - January pruning dates Wine for sale - 2013 classic dry, 2104 Beech Hanger Gold, list of stores Merry Christmas to all!	Word	PDF
Newsletter July 2015 2013 Vintage - See below, 2014 arrived & Seyval sparkle to come Working Parties - Summer pruning dates Wine for sale - 2013 classic dry, 2014 Medium Dry (Beech Hanger Gold) Upcoming Shows - Alresford and Blackmoor	Word	PDF
July 2015 2013 Classic Dry is Highly Commended at the UK Vineyards National Wine Competition “Citrus/orange, botrytis complexity, honeyed, pineapple finish.”
2014
Newsletter December 2014 Harvest - a year in the vineyard The Wine - stand by for the sparkling Our Winemaker - award winner from Hattingley Valley Vineyard Dogs - a Priors Dean canine history Working Parties - January pruning dates Wine for sale - 2013 classic dry, list of stores Christmas Gifts - Priors Dean wine will make a welcome Christmas present. Merry Christmas to all!	Word	PDF
Newsletter July 2014 2013 Vintage - Classic Dry available now, Seyval sparkle to come Working Parties - Summer pruning dates Wine for sale - 2011 Off-Dry (Beech Hanger Gold), 2013 classic dry Upcoming Shows - Alresford and Blackmoor	Word	PDF
Classic Dry Compliment Slips Giving Priors Dean wine to friends and family as a present? Download, print and cut out our compliment slips to accompany your gift		PDF
2013
Newsletter December 2013 Best Ever Crop - 2 pickings, 2 trips, 2 tonnes! The Wine - stand by for a sparkling new venture Working Parties - January pruning dates Wine for sale - 2009 classic dry, 2011 Off-Dry (Beech Hanger Gold), list of stores Merry Christmas to all!	Word	PDF
Photo Gallery Seyval Picking November 2013	Gallery
Photo Gallery First Picking October 2013	Gallery
Newsletter August 2013 This Year's Crop - Good news for once! - potential good harvest Award - for Beech Hanger Gold Grape Picking - availability requested September Thinning Working Parties - dates announced AOB - Alresford Show & Jim's new book "A Song of Sussex"	Word	PDF
2012
Beech Hanger Gold Compliment Slips Giving Priors Dean Beech Hanger Gold wine to friends and family as a present? Download, print and cut out our compliment slips to accompany your gift		PDF
Newsletter December 2012 Harvest - a bad year for vines Our New Wine - for 2011 a new winery, new label, new name... another award Wine Labelling - explained Working Parties - January pruning dates Wine for sale - 2009 classic dry, 2011 Off-Dry (coming soon), list of stores Christmas Gifts - Priors Dean wine will enhance any Christmas hamper, Jim's thrillers too. Merry Christmas to all!	Word	PDF
Newsletter August 2012 This Year's Crop - all is not lost - late harvest looks likely Summer Pruning Working Parties - dates announced 2011 Vintage - signs are good from new winemakers Sales - Medal winning 2009 Classic Dry proves popular AOB - Alresford Show & Blackmoor Apple Day	Word	PDF
Compliment Slips Giving Priors Dean wine to friends and family as a present? Download, print and cut out our compliment slips to accompany your gift		PDF
2011
Newsletter December 2011 2009 Classic Dry an award winner! Harvest - good quality if not quantity A New Winery - after 20 successful years a new winemaker closer to home Job Vacancy - sales promotion Working Parties - January pruning dates Wine for sale - 2006 medium dry, 2009 classic dry, list of stores Merry Christmas to all!	Word	PDF
Newsletter Autumn 2011 The Crop - cautiously optimistic - October pick looking good Grape Picking - & renowned ploughman's, please register your interest now via email Wine Making - new location? Sparkling Wine? - probably not Sales - New stockists, Cheriton Stores. Current wines for sale 2006 Medium Dry (on sale), 2009 Classic Dry AOB - thanks, Jim's book launch & Blackmoor Apple Day	Word	PDF
Compliment Slips Giving Priors Dean wine to friends and family as a present? Download, print and cut out our compliment slips to accompany your gift		PDF
2010
Newsletter December 2010 No 2010 vintage Harvest - none as feared but optimism for 2011 Wine for sale - 2006 medium dry, 2008 classic dry Working Parties - January pruning dates Latest thriller by James Morley - 'Olympic Nemesis' - Jim's fifth novel Pembrokeshire Cottage - available for use by friends of the vineyard Merry Christmas to all!	Word	PDF
Newsletter Autumn 2010 The Crop - bad news - A tale of mildew and lack of sun Grape Picking - single late October pick, hopefully Tax - further harsh duty increase The Vineyard - plans for picnic area Volunteers - again, thanks to the working parties Sales - New stockists, Applegarth in Grayshott and Liss Forest PO Stores. Current wines for sale 2006 Medium Dry, 2007 Classic Dry Shows - Alresford & Blackmoor	Word	PDF
Compliment Slips Giving Priors Dean wine to friends and family as a present? Download, print and cut out our compliment slips to accompany your gift		PDF
2009
Newsletter December 2009 A bumper crop! Harvest - best crop ever, two and a half tons of grapes should yield 2000 bottles Changes - Jim's adjoining field sold, new vineyard entrance Volunteers - grateful thanks to volunteers Working Parties - more volunteers needed, January pruning dates Sales - Christmas deliveries, current vintages Pembrokeshire Cottage - free to friends Morley Thrillers - Jim's four novels make ideal gifts	Word	PDF
Photos Picking Lunch October 2009	Gallery
Newsletter August 2009 Signs good and fingers crossed for autumn 2009 crop Last Year - Lowest ever crop level but more than some Competitions - 2007 classic dry "Highly Commended" at National level, on sale shortly Wine for Sale - 2005 Classic Dry, 2006 Medium Dry, contact Pam for price and delivery Help Wanted - summer pruning dates Aug 16th and 30th Grape Picking - recruiting now for September/October dates, newcomers welcome Key Holders - parking at Keyham Farm Stockists - Blackmoor, Durleighmarsh, East Tisted, Feedthyme, The Harrow & Thomas Lord Shows - Alresford & Blackmoor	Word	PDF
Compliment Slips Giving Priors Dean wine to friends and family as a present? Download, print and cut out our compliment slips to accompany your gift		PDF
2008
Newsletter December 2008 Vineyard memorial seat for Neil Elkins Harvest - another poor summer but Seyval grapes save the day Competitions - two silver medals in Wessex Area wine of the year competition Working Parties - more volunteers needed, adopt a row, January pruning dates Bad News - duty hike regretfully leads to price increase in New Year Good News - Prices held for Christmas! Sales - Christmas deliveries, current vintages	Word	PDF
Photo Gallery Picking October 2008	Gallery
Photo Gallery Autumn 2008	Gallery
2007
Newsletter December 2007 Harvest - 'it could have been worse' Working Parties - pruning dates Sales - Christmas deliveries, current vintages	Word	PDF
Newsletter August 2007 Crop surviving the British summer weather Grape Picking - recruiting now for October dates Volunteer Working Parties - summer pruning dates Aug/Sep Wine - 2005 vintage "Highly Commended", 2006 available by Christmas, excise duty up Diary Date - Jim's book launch - Magdalena's Redemption Shows - Alresford & Blackmoor	Word	PDF
2006
Newsletter December 2006 Harvest - mixed results Denbies Visit - different size, similar outlook Volunteers - pruning dates Sales - Christmas gifts, current vintages	Word	PDF
Newsletter August 2006 Priors Dean on board HMS Illustrious 2005 Vintage - 1000 bottles survive mildew & pigeons Year So Far - tractor trouble Help - summer pruning volunteers urgently needed Sales - 2002 last few bottles & more Grape Picking - recruiting now for October dates Shows - Alresford & Blackmoor	Word	PDF
2005
Newsletter December 2005 Another Award - silver medal in Wessex area competition Another Year - trials and tribulations... and pigeons Working Parties - pruning dates Sales - Christmas deliveries, current vintages	Word	PDF
Working Parties April 2005	Word	PDF
Newsletter February 2005 Wine - national bronze for 2003 Working Parties - progressing well, summer pruning dates Aug/Sep Adopt a Row - look after your own row throughout the year	Word	PDF
2004
Newsletter November 2004 New light, new hope Harvest - weather disaster, an apology Better News - first gold medal for Priors Dean Licence - off-licence for single bottles Help - working parties, adopt a row, ideas wanted Christmas Sales - current vintages Pembrokeshire Cottage - available to rent Morley Thriller - Jim's first novel	Word	PDF
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