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Autumn has well and truly arrived in the Kent vineyards. 🍂🍁 It’s such a beautiful time of year to visit, with stunning sunsets not to be missed. The vineyards come alive with shades of gold, orange and red. Think not much happens during autumn and winter? Read on!.. 🍇 Harvest season in Kent usually begin September - October where the each bunch is carefully picked at the perfect stage of ripeness ready to be transformed into next years wines. Winemakers will monitor sugar and acidity levels to decide the perfect time for harvesting. Grapes that are left on the vines the longest produce the highest sugar levels. 🍷 After harvest the grapes

Sip, Taste, & Celebrate This Christmas! Our popular ‘Heard it Through the Grapevine’ event is back with a winter twist! ❄️🎉 December is right around the corner, and we’ve got the perfect festive event lined up! Whether you’re planning a fun outing with friends, a work Christmas party, or a special festive date, make sure you add Saturday 14th December to your diary! Get ready to swap summer festival vibes for a cosy, festive wine tour with great wine, delicious food and live music. What’s included? 📍 1st Stop - Wine tasting at @woodchurchwine, enjoying their award-winning still and sparkling wines in their cosy tasting room with stunning views over the vineyard. 📍2nd Stop -

More press to shout about! 🍾 We’re absolutely thrilled to share that Wine Tours of Kent has been featured in a full page article in October’s issue of Vineyard Magazine, written by the talented Alice Griffiths, @posingwithalcohol It was a pleasure hosting her for a day exploring two of Kent’s wonderful vineyards, @westwellwines and @vineyardbrabourne, where she enjoyed the delicious wines and food they offer. Alice perfectly captured our mission to make Kent's wine scene accessible to everyone. Abi and the team are super proud of what Wine Tours of Kent has achieved since we launched in 2019 and we’re excited about the future, both for us and for the growing English wine industry! Here’s

Imagine tasting award-winning Kentish wines surrounded by 3,300 acres of wonderful wilderness and breath-taking beauty on an island in North Kent - an unforgettable experience! That’s what you get if you add on our in-house wine tasting during your stay at @elmleynature 🌿🍃🥂 Our fun and light hearted in-house wine tasting packages offer a delightful way to explore a range of Kent wines while learning about the art of English winemaking. Perfect for hen parties, birthdays, corporate events or just for fun! Stay cosy in the warm and let us bring the wine to you. Every event is tailored to your group, with add on options to enhance your experience! For more information or

‘Heard it through the Grapevine 2024’ tour complete! We had such a fantastic day on Saturday 14th September hosting a wonderful group of guests, visiting @westwellwines & @warehornevineyard, topped off with wonderful music from the talented @lucymaywalker. Not only did she sing some great covers we were lucky enough to hear some of her original songs and they went down a storm! Singing, dancing & sipping on Warehornes award winning wines in the vines & sunshine ended the day perfectly! We’re already making plans for 2025 so keep your eyes peeled for early bird ticket announcements! [gallery columns="4" link="file" ids="16376,16377,16378,16379,16380,16381,16382,16383,16384,16385,16389"]  

Last week our Customer Relationship Manager, Colin Reeves and our Marketing Manager, Sarah Prior had the pleasure of attending WineGB Trade & Press Tastings event at Battersea Arts Centre. It was an incredible gathering of talent under one roof, featuring 80 producers and over 350 wines to taste! We especially enjoyed the themed tasting tables, showcasing exciting first releases from up and coming vineyards. The Marks and Spencers sponsored Green Room, offering tastings of sustainable wines, was also a highlight. It was wonderful to see the Kent vineyards we already collaborate with and to make new connections. Congratulations to all involved, we look forward to what 2025 has to offer!

We are thrilled to have had a fantastic article published in the national press! @sarahrodrigues_writer wrote a piece for the @theipaper spotlighting Wine Tours of Kent and the increasing rise of Kent Vineyards. We recently had the pleasure of hosting Sarah on a tour of @westwellwines and @vineyardbrabourne, after a stay at @boys.hall, one of our valued partners, all of which are featured. Sarah highlights the growing international recognition of English sparkling wine, so much so that French champagne house Taittinger acquired land in Kent back in 2015. We believe this will help continue to shine light on the quality of Kentish wine being produced already. And with London St Pancras train station just 37 minutes away, it’s

Looking for an authentic Kentish vineyard experience without breaking the bank? This is the perfect way to indulge while staying budget friendly. Who says life on a budget can’t be fun?! What’s included? 🚌 Transport to and from Ashford International Station and between two beautiful vineyards 🍷 Guided tour and tasting at the first vineyard 🧀 A delicious platter of local meats and cheeses at the second vineyard With one of our expert wine guides accompanying you, enjoy a relaxed Sunday soaking in the charm of Kent’s picturesque vineyards. Plus, wine tasting flights and wine by the glass are available for purchase at the second vineyard. Book online here or pop us an email at

Next up in our 'Vineyard Spotlight' series is.. Warehorne Vineyard Warehorne Vineyard is a family-owned gem nestled in the heart of the Kent countryside. Located in the village of Warehorne, the vineyard spans 10.2 hectares and offers visitors stunning views across Romney Marsh, with the Dungeness Power Station and Rye Park Wind Farm visible from the top of their site. The first vines were planted in May 2020. 15,250 vines were planted in total, grape varieties planted were Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Divico. In 2021, an additional 2,000 Cabernet Noir vines were added, followed by 8,000 more Divico vines in 2022. Warehorne celebrated its first harvest in 2022,

Keep an eye out over the coming weeks for our ‘Vineyard Spotlight’ series. We will be showcasing the wonderful and diverse vineyards we partner with on our tours, giving you an insight into what to expect and more reasons why you should visit! ???? First up! Woodchurch Wine Estate Owners Graham & Donna Barbour purchased the land in 2009 and planted in 2010. Woodchurch Wine Estate is situated on the edge of the picturesque village of Woodchurch in Kent – the garden of England. Set across 12 acres, the vineyard’s gentle slopes look directly south over the vines to ancient Romney Marsh, and beyond to the Kentish coast and English Channel.