Hampshire: Hambledon Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting
Hampshire, Isle of Wight
Discover the birthplace of English wine. Our expert guide will take you on a journey through our historic vineyards, gravity-fed winery and cellars, followed by a tasting of three sparkling wines.
Highlights
- Discover Hambledon Vineyard, the birthplace of English wine, established in 1952
- Visit the country's first gravity-fed winery, opened in 2011
- Enjoy drinks at the bar and tasting rooms with stunning vineyard views
- Enjoy a guided tasting of Hambledon's award-winning sparkling wines
Description
Visit the beautiful South Downs and discover the history of Hambledon Wine Estate. Our expert guide will meet you at our cellar door shop and take you on a journey through our vineyards, to discover the legacy of pioneering English winemaking and learn about the vine's lifecycle.
Next discover how we turn grapes into sparkling wine by visiting our gravity-fed winery, designed over four levels, and explore our underground cellars, which can hold up to two million bottles.
After this, settle into our tasting room with a stunning view of the vineyard and enjoy a guided tasting of three Hambledon sparkling wines. To complement your tasting, preorder from a selection of a British cheeseboard, charcuterie or vegetarian mezze board.
Following the tour and tasting, feel free to browse our cellar door shop with a selection of still and sparkling wines, enjoy a drink in our bar and courtyard or relax in the sunshine on our wraparound terrace. Our Vineyard Restaurant, which is Michelin guide recommended, can be booked separately for lunch or dinner.
Includes
Tour of Hambledon Wine Estate
Overview of the viticultural year and winemaking
Guided tasting of three sparkling wines
Excludes
Access to specific areas of the winery, vineyard, or cellars is dependent on the stage of the winemaking process and viticultural year
Additional drinks to the three sample wines included can be purchased at the bar
Reservations for the Vineyard Restaurant must be made separately
Important Information
- The tour typically includes visits to our winery (accessed via two metal spiral staircases), our cellars, and one of our vineyards. It involves a fair amount of walking, often on uneven ground, and is unfortunately not suitable for guests with mobility restrictions. We recommend wearing sturdy footwear and dressing appropriately for the British weather, as a portion of the tour takes place outdoors
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
