Wine is a beverage loved by many in the UK, for some it’s a nice accompaniment for a tasty meal, or a glass after work and for others it’s their vice. This tour and tasting experience is the perfect gift for any wine lover, inviting them to try an assortment of delicious wines, along with learning more about how their favourite tipple is made.
Every year, vineyards across the country produce thousands of bottles of flavoursome wines. This experience will provide a behind the scenes insight into how these wines are able to reach the shops as you walk around the vineyard. Most importantly, you’ll get to sample some of the fine wines they carefully craft, where you’re sure to experience new flavours, expanding your wine palate.
With different vineyards across the country all offering peaceful and tranquil surroundings, they open the opportunity to explore more of the local area before or after this delightful wine tasting experience.
You’ll be shown around the vineyard by an experienced tour guide, taking you on a journey to discover the fascinating history of English wine. Expect to learn about the wine-making process from start to finish, from the growing and pruning of vines, along with grape-picking, fermentation, blending and finishing off with the most important part- the bottling! Of course this experience wouldn’t be complete without tasting some of the delights the vineyard has to offer, which you’ll typically enjoy after the tour.
The programme on offer will depend on your selected location. Please note, at the Oxfordshire location, this includes a winery and brewery tour and tasting tour for two.
If you’re feeling peckish or fancy a spot of lunch before or after your wine-filled experience, most of the vineyards included in this gift experience package have cafes or a restaurant perfect for a delightful bite to eat.
This experience is available on selected dates depending on location, generally between March to October (some venues are available throughout the year).
Your time at the vineyard will be about 1 to 2 hours.
There'll be a maximum of 50 people in your group.
Unfortunately, this experience is not suitable for spectators.
To participate in this experience you must be at least 18 years old.
You will need to have general fitness as there is some walking involved.
This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated.
This activity is dependent on appropriate weather conditions.
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Carr Taylor Wines Ltd, Hastings, East SussexMillie from Customer Service, September 2022
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What did you get up to?
When we first visited the Vineyard we were greeted by lovely staff, and shown to the café where we purchased a lovely glass of wine and a tea. We had arrived 15 minutes early so we had time to take advantage of the outside seating area- in front of the beautiful vineyard! When the tour started we were told about the origin of the vineyard, and how the owner started their business. We were then shown around a different area outside and provided with a large amount of information regarding the different types of ways the grapes are grown and how they make their spectacular wines. We were shown around the bottle shed and given examples of how the different types of wine are bottled and fermented. We were then taken up stairs to the cosy tasting area where we tried over 10 different types of still and sparkling wines. After this we were provided with the option to buy some of the wine and take advantage of the scenic seating area around the vineyard.
What did you enjoy the most?
I definitely enjoyed the tasting part of the vineyard tour, as we were able to try lots of different wines that we normally wouldn’t of; including dessert wine that we were told is beautiful with or over different types of desserts. I would have to say that the sparking rose was my favourite wine that was provided, and I even brought myself two glasses of this after our tour which was very reasonably priced.
Top Tip
1. Wear sensible clothing and foot wear as you outside and it can get chilly.
2. Make sure you try the café and the delicious cake selection.
3. Make a day of it and make sure you go down to hasting sea front, it has a beautiful seaside and lots of lovely restaurants.