Fairmile Vineyard in Henley on Thames lies on the same flinty chalky marl that stretches across South-East England to the white cliffs of Dover, then under the Channel into Northern France. In 2011, local couple Jan and Anthea Mirkowski recognised that the Stonor Valley, where it enters Henley, would provide the ideal terrain and microclimate…

LOVE: As a wine lover, I like to read the word “love” in this way: Legacy, Occasion, Vintage, Emotion. Every glass of wine offers me the Occasion to enjoy, Vintage after Vintage, the Legacy of a land for a pure, mind-blowing Emotion. In a word: every glass is LOVE. While drinking wine, I can see…

Kent’s original vineyard, Biddenden, has been owned and managed by the Barnes family since 1969. Today, the vineyard is run by the second & third generations of the family, drawing on many years of experience in winemaking at Biddenden. Meet The Winemaker Tours There is no better way to explore the vineyard and learn about…

Dropmore Vineyard is a love story of one man and his wife’s vision to create a small and perfectly formed vineyard, nestled on the fringes of Buckinghamshire’s Burnham Beeches. Inspired by a visit to New Zealand’s Marlborough wine region, with its entrepreneurial and idiosyncratic vineyards, the late founder John Petersen and his wife Feona set…

Visit this lovely setting in rural Herefordshire, where a warm welcome awaits. Frome Valley Vineyard, a family-run vineyard, is situated in Paunton, tucked into a curve of the Frome River. Every vineyard has its own distinctive character shaped by the location and soils. They have a sheltered site and a gently sloping, clay loam soil,…

Blind tastings, sparkling celebrations, wine and chocolate pairing and carefully curated menus. Vineyards and wineries across the country are going all out to offer fabulous experiences over Valentine’s weekend. Here’s a selection of events perfect for treating those you enjoy sharing wine with.   Love Is Blind Tasting – 14 February – Sandridge Barton, Devon…

Books & Bubbles: Fizzy Happiness Launches New Wine-and-Books Concept in Old Amersham Fizzy Happiness, the women-led UK specialist in Italian sparkling and small-production wines, has launched UNDICI: Books & Bubbles in Old Amersham — a wine-and-books concept inspired by the independent bookstores and wine bars of New York, and built around one of the UK’s…

With over 300 vineyards now open to the public across Britain the range of experiences available is constantly growing. In fact, you can now combine many of your other passions with a vineyard visit. There is something very special about drinking wines from the vines that surround you and having now visited over 70 English…

Wine & Chocolate Pairing for Two — A Perfect Valentine’s or Mother’s Day Treat For those who want to celebrate love—romantic or familial — The Wine & Chocolate Pairing for Two is an unforgettable experience. Why not take your wine tasting to a different level and experience the ultimate pairing of two award-winning Crouch Ridge…