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Simpsons Wine Estate Barham , CT4 6PB
The Contemporary Boutique Take a sunset tour around the beautiful vineyards , then back to the uber-cool tasting room overlooking the winery to sample award-winning still and sparkling wines .
Biddenden Vineyards Biddenden , TN27 8DF
The Family Vineyard Take a self guided tour around Kent ’ s oldest vineyard , choose a wine flight from a huge range of white , red , rosé and sparkling wines and experience the bustle of a working vineyard .
Domaine Evremond Faversham , ME13 9SD
The Anglo-French Connection This exciting partnership with Champagne Taittinger , the first of its kind on British soil , will launch its first wines in 2024 .
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Chapel Down Smallhythe , Tenterden , TN30 7NG
The British Icon England ’ s largest wine producer has a stunning range of award winning wines for you to try , and a fascinating wine tour through their vineyards and winery . You can also eat at the acclaimed Swan Restaurant .
Gusbourne Appledore , TN26 2BE
The Luxury Escape Take a buggy tour through the slopes that give you breathtaking views out to sea on a clear day . You can have a delicious picnic and bottle of vintage sparkling wine among the vines . A real treat .
Squerryes Westerham , TN16 1QP
The Ancestral Estate Find out more about the history of the estate and its motto : “ It is permitted
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to be joyful ”... You ’ ll certainly feel the joy as you sip their Blanc de Blancs on the terrace enjoying perfectly paired seafood .
Westwell Wine Estate Ashford , TN27 0BW
The Indie Label An exciting , experimental , down-toearth winery run by creative music industry veterans . Tour the vines , taste wine from the tank , and marvel at the art that is woven through everything they do .
Balfour Winery at Hush Heath Estate Staplehurst , TN12 0HT
The Rural Masterpiece Stroll through immaculate vines , immerse yourself in the Balfour art collection , and relax in the restaurant with stunning views . Guided tours range from a couple of hours to full days of eating and drinking .
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So what are the Wine Garden of England up to now ? As a group , the producers want to meet as many people as possible at events and at their vineyard estates . There are some great events planned for this year , including the Wine Garden of England Summer Festival on 29th May at Squerryes Court . Tickets can be bought via winegardenofengland . co . uk .
There are also supper clubs with Macknades that include vineyard tours in June , a harvest event at Balfour in September and a tasting event in Rochester in late October . They ' ll also be at the Kent County Show in July , and Broadstairs Food and Drink Festival in September . Keep an eye on their website or sign up for news so that you don ' t miss out on events near you .
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