insideKENT Magazine Issue 37 - April 2015 | Page 48

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kent's vibrant vineyards
The vineyards in Kent, of which there are many, are vibrant, thriving and growing fast, which
is great for Kent producers. Not only are the conditions in the Garden of England ideal for
growing the grapes, but we also have the winemakers here who have the skills and expertise
necessary to produce exceptional wine. The story of this county also tells of Romans making
wine here over 2,000 years ago – and history certainly seems to be repeating itself. In fact, the
Kentish wine renaissance is well underway.
Now all you have to do is swot up on the best the county has to offer – better still, just in time
for English Wine week, which commences 23rd May 2015.

Biddenden Vineyards

Chapel Down Winery

Hush Heath Winery

Terlingham Vineyard & Winery

Famous for producing England’s “most exclusive pink fizz” (the Balfour Brut
Rosé), Hush Heath Winery has plenty of award-winning options available,
including its famed cider.
Five Oak Lane, Staplehurst TN12 0HT
www.shop.hushheath.com / 01622 832794

This stunning vineyard produces a variety of white, rosé, and red wines
with delicate floral bouquets and hints of elderflower, lavender, eucalyptus
and litchi all present. Although not open to the general public, private tours
and wine tastings can be arranged.
Terlingham Lane, Folkestone CT18 7AE
www.terlinghamvineyard.co.uk / 01303 892452

Chapel Down Winery

Harbourne Vineyard

Since it began in 1977, Chapel Down has become the largest UK producer
of wine – impressively, its winery boasts a capacity of one million litres!
Small Hythe, Tenterden TN30 7NG
www.chapeldown.com / 01580 766111

Harbourne Vineyard produces a variety of wines from grapes such as
Ortega, Regner, Muller Thurgau, Seyval Blanc and Pinot Meunier.
Wittersham, Tenterden TN30 7NP
www.harbournevineyard.co.uk / 01797 270420

Biddenden Vineyards

Meopham Valley Vineyard

Established in 1969, Biddenden is Kent's oldest commercial vineyard, and
today boasts 23 acres and grows 11 different varieties of grapes, enabling
it to produce excellent white, rosé, and sparkling wines. Free tours are
available too.
Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden TN27 8DF
www.biddendenvineyards.com / 01580 291726

Whether you choose sparkling, white, rosé, or a mixed case of wine, you
know you will be getting quality from Meopham Valley Vineyard. Vineyard
tours are available.
Norway House, Wrotham Road, Meopham DA13 0AU
www.meophamvalleyvineyard.co.uk / 01474 812727

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