COUNTRY : DAYS OUT
VINEYARDS
Hush Heath Estate , Staplehurst Take a self-guided or expert tour around this beautiful winery . Meet the experts , take in the fascinating facts and enjoy the sampling in the 200-seater tasting room . www . hushheath . com
Biddenden Vineyards , Biddenden One of the original commercial vineyards in Kent producing wines , ciders and juices . Wander the marked walk or join an open tour , or select a private guided experience , or even one with the owners themselves , followed by a tasting of their varied wines and juices . www . biddendenvineyards . com
Chapel Down , nr Tenterden A unique opportunity to get behind the scenes at this 22-acre vineyard located in the heart of the countryside . Walk the vineyards and learn about the traditional methods used before sampling the award-winning sparkling and still wines in a tutored tasting experience . www . chapeldown . com
Chartham Vineyard , nr Canterbury Experience an organised tour of this family-run farm and vineyard , where the emphasis is on quality over quantity . www . charthamvineyard . co . uk
Westwell Wines , Westwell Located just beneath the Pilgrims Way on the North Downs ; a route used for centuries by Pilgrims travelling to Canterbury . Growing four different varieties - Pinot Meunier , Pinot Noir , Chardonnay and Ortega . www . westwellwines . com
Gusbourne Estate , Appledore The Gusbourne Estate dates back to 1410 and the latest incarnation brings you some of the best in English sparkling wines . Drop in without a reservation to the tasting room , enjoy a hosted tour or embark on the Discovery Tour to experience an extended selection of wines with a paired lunch . www . gusbourne . com
Gusbourne Estate , Appledore
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