Frithsden Vineyard Open Day

In a tiny hamlet
known as Frithsden
Hertfordshire does boast
an area of beauty and forest
where the most
sheltered little vineyard
is nestled on a hill
surrounded by rich woodland
that springs to life to spill
its natural charm and beauty
around us all, as we
venture through the Autumn leaves
to marvel and to see
the dancers clad in tatters clothes
rich purple and bright green
the drum that grabs the heart
and draws the feet on that
wild scene
that sets the dancers racing
their sticks its understood
they came today to entertain
all from Bricket Wood.
the drum beat and music
was earthy, and sublime
from the reels one feels
the emotion
and readily the rhyme

Rondo a dark red skinned
grape, a hybrid that
matures
early, giving rich red colour
which wonderfully endures
Solaris and the Seyval Blanc
clearly both produce
white wines of good character
from fruity perfumed juice
the Open Day was laid back
it blended rather well
not a bit pretentious
there were things, they
did sell
but it was done
with thought and care
in surroundings to admire
the sun came shining
through the trees
creating leaves of fire
a thoroughly lovely vista
as Autumn comes to call
with orange, gold and vibrant
reds
sentinels to all
who ventured into Frithsden
this lovely Autumn day
Our thanks to Simon and Natalie
for the interlude, was way
above my expectations
it was gentle
it was calm
honestly refreshing
as was its innate charm