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A TASTE of the season ARGUABLY THE BEST TIME TO PAY A VISIT TO KENT’ S VINEYARDS AS THEY BUZZ WITH ACTIVITY AND CELEBRATION, THIS AUTUMN’ S LINEUP OF VINEYARD EVENTS IS NOT TO BE MISSED. FROM EXQUISITE FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS AND ESTATE EXCLUSIVES TO INSIGHTFUL TOURS AND LEISURELY GET-TOGETHERS, HERE’ S WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO THIS SEASON.
HARVEST CELEBRATIONS AT YOTES COURT, MAIDSTONE yotescourt. co. uk
Gather among the vines of Yotes Court for an exclusive members celebration on 6 September as the grapes begin to change colour; a magical moment in the growing season known as veraison.
Be sure to also keep an eye out as more details are announced soon for the vineyard’ s September Science of Harvest talk and harvest grape-picking experiences taking place this October.
SIP AND SNIP WITH SIMPSONS’ WINE ESTATE, 13 SEPTEMBER gingerlygreenflowerfarm. co. uk
Held at Gingerly Green Flower Farm in Selsted, located only a short drive from the renowned Simpsons’ Wine Estate, join a glorious evening of flower-picking and wine tasting in an idyllic setting. The session will include an expertly guided tasting of various wines from Simpsons’ collection and a selection of flowers to take home.
HARVEST ESTATE TOURS & VINEYARD PLATTERS AT GUSBOURNE, APPLEDORE gusbourne. com
On selected September and October dates, Gusbourne brings back their iconic Harvest Estate Tours, giving guests the opportunity to see behindthe-scenes during the grape harvest before indulging in a curated wine tasting and seasonal three-course lunch. Perfect for those who want to enjoy a visit to vineyard at a more relaxed pace, Gusbourne are also introducing their brand-new Vineyard Platters; designed for two to share, they includes local cheeses, charcuterie and treats from the kitchen matched with a bottle of Brut Reserve.
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