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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

‘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"]  

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

We’re thrilled to share the latest data from the WineGB Industry Survey, highlighting the remarkable growth of the English and Welsh wine industry in 2023. Notably, vineyard numbers have surpassed 1,000 for the first time, increasing by 87 to reach 1,030. The full results can be found here. WineGB also held its eighth annual WineGB Awards recently, where Kent emerged victorious with a total of 71 medals, broken down to 9 gold, 26 silver, 36 bronze. Followed by East Sussex with 47. This highlights the exceptional standard and expertise of Kent vineyards and the outstanding quality of their wines. Congratulations to the following vineyards we proudly partner with, all receiving medals

Hello everyone, I hope you had a fab Christmas and New Year. is it just me, or does it already feel like a distant memory?! As soon as I hit January, I can't wait to get planning lots of exciting adventures for the year. I would love to say it's because I am super organised (I'm not!), but truthfully, I just need great times ahead to get me through the January blues. Preferably ones with great company and excellent wine involved! If like me, you're looking to fill up your diary with memorable days out to look forward to, then book a wine tour of Kent for 2024 and give yourself the

It probably comes as no surprise to people that know me that one of my favourite parts about Christmas day is planning what we will be drinking to compliment our meals and festive activities! I think we are so lucky here in the UK to have such a fabulous range of homegrown wine, so this year I will be choosing a selection of Kent wines to enjoy throughout the big day  (and before