VINEYARDS
Brissenden Family Vineyard , Maidstone Whether your interests lie in fine wines , beautiful scenery or being part of a community , you will love visiting these seven glorious acres . Driven by a resolutely down-to-earth team , expect an honest behind-the-scenes view of what it is like to run a vineyard alongside tutored tastings of their awardwinning wines . brissendenvineyard . com
Chartham Vineyard , Chartham , nr Canterbury Stunning vineyard sitting above the River Stour with similar terroir to Champagne in France . Open for guided tours and tastings on Saturdays , as well as offering special art gallery viewings . charthamvineyard . co . uk
Elham Valley Vineyard , Barham , nr Canterbury Growing grapes for winemaking since 1979 , Elham Valley Vineyard is set amongst the rolling hills of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty . Visit the Vineyard Garden Centre and café to sample the wines and take in glorious views . vineyardgardencentre . co . uk
Gorsley Vineyard , Bishopsbourne Boutique , family-owned vineyard in the stunning East Kent countryside specialising in English sparkling wine . Distinctive labelling shows off their treasured alpaca herd that can sometimes be spotted near the vines , with limited summer tours available . gorsleyvineyard . co . uk
Ham Street Wines , Ashford Certified organic vineyard boasting over 16,000 vines across 10 acres with a mix of chardonnay , pinot noir , pinot meunier , bacchus and pinot gris . Wines here are all small-batch natural wines made from their own grapes and crafted to show off the best of that particular vintage with minimal additions and interventions in the winery . hamstreetwines . co . uk
Harbourne Vineyard , Tenterden A small , family-owned vineyard and winery using traditional methods and minimum intervention to produce handmade wines . Planted in 1979 , this cherished vineyard is open most afternoons to visitors who want a glimpse into the world of a Kentish family vineyard . harbournevineyard . co . uk
Heppington Vineyard , Street End Single-estate family vineyard nestled in the Kent Downs , dedicated to producing delicious still and sparkling English wines , the latter of which are made by internationally renowned winemaker , Emma Rice of Hattingley Valley . Expect classic cuvées , sparkling rosés and Blanc de Blancs matured on lees . heppingtonvineyard . co . uk
Herbert Hall , Marden This five-hectare organic vineyard is situated on the edge of Marden village , a sunny south-facing slope sheltered by ancient hedgerows . In the family for three generations , the winery only makes traditional method English sparkling wines , including a special cuvée for King Charles III himself , with much of the vineyard work still done by hand and grapes pressed within hours of picking ! herberthall . co . uk
Mereworth Vineyard , Mereworth Innovative and impassioned winemakers producing awardwinning , world-class English sparkling wine . The vineyards , overlooking Wateringbury , are perfectly positioned on the Greensand Ridge , while the combined winery bar , café and shop gives you the unique opportunity to enjoy their drinks in the rooms in which they make them . mereworth . co . uk
Nine Oaks Vineyard , Hothfield From vine to wine and grape to glass , Nine Oaks are committed to making small-batch , estate-grown wines that are a true expression of their boutique vineyard . A family business passionate about viticulture , the land they work and the award-winning wines they produce , enjoy tours , tutored tastings and even outdoor theatre at this quaint and welcoming vineyard . nine-oaks . co . uk
Terlingham Vineyard , Folkestone A family-run coastal vineyard with gorgeous views over the Channel , Terlingham ’ s tours include tasting a selection of their wines accompanied by a cheeseboard , bread selection , tea , coffee and cake . terlinghamvineyard . co . uk
The Mount Vineyard , Sevenoaks Since opening to guests for drinks , meals and private hire bookings , The Mount has flourished into a special hideaway offering vines , the open skies over Shoreham ( including the odd flypast of a Spitfire ), peace and golden sunlit evenings to take your cares away one sip at a time . themountvineyard . co . uk
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