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From chardonnay in Dorset and organic vinos in Kent to sparkling blushes near Cardiff, there are plenty of lovely vineyards dotted throughout the country. And better yet, lots of these vineyards...
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Hush Heath Estate, Tonbridge The flagship wine of this 400-acre estate (including apple orchards, wildflower meadows and ancient oak woodlands) is the sparkling Balfour Brut Rosé, which was the official English wine of the London 2012 Olympics. Still and sparkling wines are produced under the Balfour label, plus beer and cider. What’s on offer? Tak...
Giffords Hall Vineyard, Hartest This family-owned vineyard says its bottles have a floral quality distinctive to this region, where the sandy/clay soil is particularly suited to creating sparkling and dry, aromatic wines. What’s on offer? Book onto one of the monthly grand tours with tasting (£25) or book a private tour for a small or large group: ...
Ridgeview Wine Estate, East Sussex There are rare-gem spots in the UK where you feel you’re holidaying abroad, even when the closest town is Brighton. Ridgeview vineyard is one of those places: on a sunny day, eating in The Rows & Vine restaurant, surrounded by flowers and with views towards the South Downs, you’d be forgiven for thinking you were ...
Greyfriars Vineyard, Puttenham, near Guildford Greyfriars’ original vineyard was planted in 1989; new owners took over in 2010, adding another 40 acres of vines and building a new winery and underground cellar. Today the focus is on sparkling wine that reflects the local landscape of the Surrey North Downs. What’s on offer? Summer tours include a r...
Sandridge Barton, Totnes Set on the banks of the River Dart, the Sandridge Barton estate is close to Sharpham Cheese, meaning you can make a visit that will include wine and cheese in one day. Score! The dairy produces a variety of pasteurised and unpasteurised cheeses, using its own Jersey cow milk, and guests can see parts of the dairy through wi...
Ryedale Vineyards, near Malton This family business planted its first vineyard in 2006 and another 2008 at the foot of the North Yorkshire Wolds and produces still and sparkling wines. It has two apple orchards, home to heritage varieties, that produce cider and juice. What’s on offer? A “informal and informative” tour includes a talk with one of t...
Renishaw Hall & Gardens Vineyard, Eckington, near Sheffield This private country estate’s gardens are a popular attraction, with a museum and café, but it also has a vineyard – which was the most northerly in the world until 1986. What’s on offer? Tours include a wine tasting (selected Sundays, £25). Visit renishaw-hall.co.uk/vineyard Where?Renisha...
Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, near Cardiff This hotel, cookery school and restaurant on a vineyard grows the grapes for the white, rosé and sparkling wine it serves, sold under the label Cariad – a term of endearment in Welsh. What’s on offer? Learn what it takes to care for grape vines, how the local environment influences wine’s taste and sample thr...
Langham Wine Estate, near Dorchester Crawthorne Vineyard occupies 30 acres of Langham’s 1,000-hectare agricultural estate and is planted with classic champagne grape varieties, which are transformed into Dorset sparkling in the winery just metres away. There’s a tasting room, shop and café on site. What’s on offer? Learn about the different stages ...
Astley Vineyard, near Kidderminster Established in the Severn Valley in the seventies, today this five-acre vineyard specialises in white wine, producing some sparkling, orange and late harvest wines too. From 2021, the vineyard has committed to following organic principles. What’s on offer? Book a tour and you can expect a welcome drink and introd...
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- Chapel Down, Kent, England. Kent-based vineyard Chapel Down is perhaps “the most well-known wine producer in the UK”, said Time Out. The guided tour is “a lot of fun” and it helps that “the wine is great, too”.
- Sharpham Wine, Sandridge Barton, Devon, England. “For those in the know”, no staycation to south Devon “is complete” without a “quick stop-off” at Sharpham Wine, said FOOD magazine.
- Three Choirs Vineyards, Gloucestershire, England. One of England’s oldest vineyards, Three Choirs is celebrating 50 years since the first vines were planted in 1973 on the estate in Newent, Gloucestershire.
- Oastbrook Estate Vineyard, East Sussex, England. Set in a rolling valley, Oastbrook Estate’s winery is itself an “outstanding architectural feature”, said WineTourism.com.
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- Rathfinny Wine Estate, East Sussex. What: This family-owned wine estate in Sussex was first established in 2010, when husband and wife team Mark and Sarah Driver decided to set up shop on England’s south-facing downs.
- Lympstone Manor, Exmouth. What: Lympstone Manor is a gorgeous Georgian manor house on the shores of the Exe estuary home to 21 boutique rooms, a Michelin-starred restaurant and a vineyard.
- Wiston Estate, West Sussex. What: This family-run wine estate has been owned and managed by the Goring’s since 1743, although it wasn’t until 2006 that they want full steam ahead and planted 16 acres of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay vines.
- Tinwood Estate, West Sussex. What: For lovers of English sparkling wine, Tinwood Estate is a must-visit. Situated on the edge of the South Downs, this 275-acre, family-owned farm has been producing award-winning wines since 2007, made from a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.
- Albourne Estate. West Sussex. While the South Downs are ripe with vineyards, Albourne proves popular thanks to its proximity to Brighton. Enjoy walk-in wine tastings and tours of the 12-hectare site and winery established in 2010, which is home to traditional and charmat method sparkling wine, a Bacchus awarded Bronze at the IWSC 2023 and, curiously, an English vermouth.
- Balfour Winery. Kent. Synonymous with sparkling rosé, the Balfour Winery in Kent is an ideal travel destination for summer visits and an afternoon in the sunshine.
- Bluestone Vineyards. Wiltshire. The founders of family-friendly Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm made the unlikely move into English sparkling wine back in 2016, with brothers Nat and Toby McConnell planting four hectares of vines next door to the ducks and donkeys.
- Bolney Wine Estate. West Sussex. Although you might know Bolney more for sparklers than still wines, the likes of its Estate Pinot Noir and Lychgate Rosé are now rising up the ranks.
Jun 26, 2024 · From crisp whites to velvety reds, hundreds of vineyards up and down England are producing award-winning wines. To celebrate some of the magnificent wines produced on our very own soil, we’ve compiled some of the best vineyards to visit across the country - all offering great tasting sessions, tours and more. 1.
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Sep 8, 2018 · There a number of beautiful vineyards across the UK making award-winning wine. Here are the best vineyards to visit and raise a glass to. Acres of acid green vines, snaking over undulating slopes as they grow heavy with ripe fruits are a common sight in Tuscany but less so in the UK.
