Balfour Winery is one of England ’ s most respected and renowned wineries , a pioneer for both English traditional method sparkling wine , and a new wave of English still wines .
When 10,000 bottles of Balfour Brut Rosé , made from the first harvest in 2004 , won a gold medal at the 2007 International Wine Challenge , Balfour Winery and Hush Heath Estate were officially on the wine map .
Over the following years , the winery ’ s co-founders Richard and Leslie Balfour-Lynn created a state-of-the-art winery and tasting room with the help of a team of viticulture and winemaking experts . The stylish contemporary building , The View , opened in 2018 and offers spectacular facilities with sweeping views across Hush Heath Estate .
Balfour Winery is celebrating its 20th anniversary , which is a real cause for celebration . To celebrate , they are hosting a variety of events throughout the year . Follow @ balfourwinery on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter to keep updated .
The Balfour Dining Club is hosted on most Saturday evenings . Set in their beautiful tasting room , The View , these intimate four-course dinners are a wonderful way to spend an evening with friends or family . The evenings start at 7.30pm with a welcome drink , before being seated for a fourcourse dinner at 8pm . Balfour wines are chosen to accompany a beautiful menu and highlight the delicious and locally sourced produce . Dishes are paired with a selection of Balfour wines chosen by head winemaker , Fergus Elias .
The estate is home to some of England ’ s most vibrant flora and fauna , and for nature and wine lovers alike , it offers an unparalleled experience . Guests can stroll through the beautiful vineyards on a free self-guided stroll or join an expert-led tour and tasting experience , which are available all year round and are bookable online .
Balfour Winery ’ s shop is available online at balfourwinery . com , or visit in-store at Balfour Winery , Staplehurst , TN12 0HT .
Open daily 10am - 6pm , April - October and 10am - 5pm , November - March .
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