FOOD + DRINK
THE WINE GARDEN OF ENGLAND
Summer Celebration
The Wine Garden of England is a group of nine wine producers from Kent who work together to promote tourism to the county . Every year they get together to celebrate their wines and all things Kentish in iconic venues that make the experience all the more joyful .
This year , on 8 June , Chilham Castle will be hosting them around their ornamental lake . Each wine producer will have their own marquee where guests can chat to the team behind the label and try their wines . There ’ s also a central , covered seating area with a well stocked English wine bar and food producers cooking a range of delicious local favourites .
The producer tents open at midday , and close at 6pm . After this , everyone heads for the central bar where we can carry on eating and drinking to the sound of the live band . The after party finishes at 9pm , and the local station is a few minutes ’ walk away .
Ticket holders are given a taste from each producer in a branded Riedel glass which is theirs to take home .
SUMMER CELEBRATION LINE UP :
This Year ’ s Producers :
• Simpsons Wine Estate
• Westwell
• Yotes Court
• Biddenden
• Chapel Down
• Balfour
• Gusbourne
• Squerryes
SPECIAL EVENTS :
Domaine Evremond Tours : Domaine Evremond is also going to be running tours of the vineyard at Chilham . The vineyard was planted by the Evremond team and provides an excellent focus for a vineyard tour where they will be able to give you inside information about the forthcoming wine and visitor experience .
Tastings & Book Signings : The author of Vines in a Cold Climate , Henry Jeffreys , will be hosting a tasting and book signing . A hugely entertaining book about the personalities behind the English wine scene , many of our wine producers are featured . It ’ s sure to be an excellent feature of the event .
Fabulous Food : The food is plentiful , with a varied choice . All producers are from the local area , and they are :
• BBQ Project
• Barney and the Pizza
• Paella Evolucion
• The Oyster Buoys
• Simply Ice Cream
• Corban Coffee
The Oyster Buoys are running shucking masterclasses too ! You can book into these via their website in advance or pay on the day : www . oysterbuoys . com .
This year the venue is close to a station , which makes it easier for you to leave the car at home and enjoy the vast selection of Kentish wines ( responsibly , of course !). The high speed rail link from St Pancras to Ashford International , then a quick change for a 10 minute journey to Chilham , is all you have to do . It ’ s a 12 minute walk from the station , and there will be people to keep you on track . If you do decide to drive , there is plenty of free parking .
This is an event that tends to sell out . Please don ’ t leave it too long to get your tickets at : www . winegardenofengland . co . uk .
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