A fine wine is no longer something for the elite. It is not only something that you just find abroad. It’s not something that just the rich can afford and it’s certainly not something that you can only enjoy with dinner at a restaurant. The area of Tunbridge Wells wants you to enjoy your wine, locally.
Over the past few years English wine has been becoming more and more popular and the industry is taking note. There are several vineyards in Kent and the best are found in Tunbridge Wells. The Vineyards offer you the chance to take the tour and understand how the wine is produced. You might also be pleased to know that there are tastings available, just in case you get thirsty.
Here are a few of the local vineyards for you to explore:
Sandhurst – Here you can find a range of wine that includes dry and medium white, rosé and red wine. They also produce 3 different beers made from their own hops
Biddenden Vineyards – Kents oldest commercial Vineyard and offers Free admission & tasting and is open throughout the year.
Chapel Down Winery – During the summer months they conduct guided tours of the winery and vineyards which will allow you to see and understand the winemaking, riddling, disgorging and bottling processes
So next time you are enjoying fine food at a restaurant in Tunbridge Wells make sure that you ask to see the local wine list.