22 St Martin’s Vineyard, Isles of Scilly

Established in 1996 by Val and Graham Thomas, this little-known vineyard is one of the island of St Martin’s best-kept secrets. Their wines have become a local triumph and, until only very recently, were only available on the Isles of Scilly themselves, either direct from their cellar or served in one of the many fantastic local pubs and restaurants. The first vines trialled on this hectare of south-facing slopes were white varieties – Reichensteiner and Madeleine Angevine – but today five varieties are produced: three white, one rose and one red. Enjoy a tour and tasting session before stocking up on bottles to take home with you. KF

Self-guided tour, £7; stmartinsvineyard.co.uk

A vine view Grapes in the Scilly Isles; (left) the sun sets on Blackgang Chine on the Isle of Wight's southern coastline