Torview Wines

This vineyard is open by appointment only. Contact them directly to arrange a visit.

All visits are via a bookable Wine Tour & Tasting (£15pp, ~90 min, 11am or 2pm slots - see online booking calendar for dates). No walk-in cellar door found.

Opening hours can change for private events - it's always worth checking the vineyard's website before you visit.

What's the vibe?

Torview Wines offers a friendly, personal, and engaging vineyard experience, set in a biodiverse landscape sheltered by Dartmoor. Visitors consistently praise the knowledgeable and passionate owner, Tim, who provides an insightful and often humorous look into the winemaking process.

Visiting Policy: Tours and tastings are by appointment only and can be booked in advance via their website. Some tours require pre-booking.

Opening Hours: Torview Wines has seasonal opening. Tours are generally available on most Thursdays from April to October, and most Fridays and Saturdays in July and August. Occasional Saturday tours are also offered in other months.

Tours and Tastings: The guided tour takes in the vineyard and the winery before concluding with a tasting of three wines, with around 30ml samples of each. Each visit lasts approximately 90 minutes - though it is worth allowing a little longer. Tickets are priced from £15 per person and must be booked in advance via the Torview website.

Facilities: The vineyard has an on-site winery and a shop where you can purchase their wines. Car parking is available. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy before or after their tour.

Special Events: Torview Wines hosts popular winemaking days, allowing participants to pick grapes and craft their own red or traditional method sparkling wine. These unique, hands-on experiences often sell out quickly.

Accessibility: The vineyard is family-friendly, and children are welcome on tours free of charge. Dogs on leads are also very welcome to join the visit. Please note that the vineyard is situated on a hillside which can be relatively steep in places, so mobility may be a consideration for some visitors.

Torview Wines is a family-run vineyard and winery known for producing a range of English wines, with a primary focus on red varieties. Their portfolio includes still reds, as well as sparkling rosé and sparkling red wines. The vineyard cultivates several grape varieties chosen for their suitability to the English climate, including Pinot Noir, Rondo, Dornfelder, Acolon, and Pinot Noir Précoce. Their wines are described as dry, fruity, well-balanced, and often gently oak-aged, showcasing soft and easy-drinking characteristics with hedgerow fruit flavours.

Torview Wines has garnered recognition for its quality, winning national awards for its red wines. While specific award details are not consistently published, their commitment to producing award-winning wines is frequently highlighted.

The vineyard embraces environmentally sustainable practices, focusing on biodiversity and regenerative viticulture. Although not certified organic, Torview Wines minimises chemical use and encourages practices like allowing weeds to grow to reduce the need for weedkiller and spraying, which enhances biodiversity. They also implement methods to limit soil compaction.

All Torview wines are made exclusively from grapes grown on their own estate, ensuring full control over the winemaking process from grape to bottle. Wines are typically fermented and matured in stainless steel, with some smaller batches seeing barrel fermentation before being moved to steel tanks with French oak staves.

By Car
Torview Wines is located at Beara Farm, Sheepwash, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5PB. Parking is available on-site.

By Public Transport
The nearest train station is Okehampton. From Okehampton station, a taxi ride to Torview Wines in Sheepwash takes approximately 58 minutes.

Book train tickets in advance via Trainline.

• Restaurants:
  • The Half Moon Inn: Located within Sheepwash village, this historic country inn offers a traditional dining experience with locally sourced ingredients, and is both family and dog friendly.
  • The Black River Inn: A village pub that focuses on local food and drink, offering a relaxed atmosphere with a varied menu including unique "Devon Tapas".
• Hotels:
  • The Half Moon Inn: Also provides comfortable accommodation in Sheepwash village, making it a convenient option for visitors.
  • The Moorland Hotel: Situated in Haytor, Dartmoor, this stylish country hotel offers a memorable retreat with views of the Devon landscape, approximately 16 miles from the vineyard.
• Notable Attractions:
  • RHS Garden Rosemoor: An extensive and beautiful garden located near Great Torrington, offering diverse planting and a serene environment, about 9 miles away.
  • Dartmoor National Park: A vast expanse of wild, open moorlands, deep river valleys, and ancient woodlands, offering numerous walking, cycling, and outdoor activity opportunities. The park boundary is approximately 16 miles from the vineyard.