Hampshire &amp; Isle of Wight


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hattingley-valley-lower-wield-near-alresford"><a href="https://hattingleyvalley.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hattingley Valley</a>, Lower Wield, near Alresford</h2>



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<p>Once the site of chicken sheds, Hattingley Valley is home to one of the UK’s largest vineyards. Come picking season the whole team gets hands on with the delicate process, the hard work and humour creating a palpable family-feel. Joining the crew in 2022, head winemaker Robert MacCulloch has helped the multi-award winning vineyard continue innovating with new still and sparkling wines. Want to see for yourself? <a href="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/eat-out/local-producers/hampshire-vineyards-hattingley-valley/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tours</a> at the 600-tonne winery, barrel barn and tasting rooms involve a great behind-the-scenes look at the production process and a generous tasting session, so come thirsty (and with a designated driver).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.blackchalkwine.co.uk/vineyard-tours-and-wine-tasting" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Black Chalk</a>, Andover</h2>



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<p>This Test Valley producer began winemaking in 2015, using grapes from local Hampshire vineyards and went on to open a full, state of the art winery in 2020. Grapes are grown in three vineyards, all located on shallow soils above solid chalk. There&#8217;s always plenty happening for visitors here with a Tasting Room open daily for tours around the vines and winery. Black Chalk also opens for drop in tasting flights and a locally-sourced food menu and there&#8217;s pretty vine circle to picnic, sunbathe or just kickback and enjoy the vines with a glass of wine.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-quob-park-wickham"><a href="https://www.quobpark.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Quob Park</a>, Wickham</h2>



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<p>Another relative newcomer to the thriving English wine scene in Hampshire, Quob Park Estate’s 20-acres of vineyards were planted in 2015. Grown on a 170-acre estate with some serious heritage (it was mentioned in the Doomsday Book in 1086), current owners the Terry family popped the cork on their first bottles in 2020. Come in summer to enjoy a <a href="https://www.quobpark.com/visit/group-tour/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">tour</a> of the vines and cellars and taste a few wines in situ in the tasting lounge and on the terrace. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-grange-alresford"><a href="https://www.thegrangewine.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Grange</a>, Alresford</h2>



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<p>It’s a family affair at The Grange, a stunning 33-acres of Hampshire downland five miles east of Winchester overlooking the River Itchen. Just over a decade ago, in 2011, Zam Baring and his siblings Mark, Rose and Lucy, all custodians of The Grange estate, decided to cultivate grapes for sparkling wine and planted Burge’s Field Vineyard.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thegrangewine.co.uk/vineyard/tours">Tour</a>&nbsp;by day or enjoy an appealing summer sunset stroll around the vines, with canapes and a tasting of the current vintages.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hambledon-vineyard-hambledon"><a href="https://hambledonvineyard.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hambledon Vineyard</a>, Hambledon</h2>



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<p>Howzat! Established back in 1952, Hambledon is England’s oldest vineyard. Returning to Hampshire from France, Major General Sir Guy Salisbury-Jones was inspired to plant the first vines in the quintessential village of Hambledon, known as ‘the cradle of cricket’. Proud of the heritage and prized terroir, owner Ian Kellett and pioneering head winemaker Herve Jestin went on to create a state-of-the-art, fully gravity-fed winery here. The only one in the UK, it produces award-winning sparking drops with minimal intervention. À votre santé! <a href="https://hambledonvineyard.co.uk/products/vineyard-and-winery-tour" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tour the vines</a> and chalk cellars, then finish with an all-important tasting of some pretty special sparklers.  </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-raimes-hinton-ampner-near-alresford"><a href="https://raimes.co.uk/tours/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Raimes</a>, Hinton Ampner, near Alresford</h2>



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<p>A single estate, limited edition wine producer at Hinton Ampner near Alresford, Raimes planted their first 10 acre vineyards in 2011. The boutique vineyard exclusively grows the three classic champagne grapes of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir, making the most of the chalky South Downs Terroir. Bookable vineyard tours run between May and September, but if you just want to drop by and taste a few tipples, there&#8217;s a beautiful new barn offering wine tasting flights and wine by the glass and bottle, open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.</p>


6 lovely Hampshire vineyards to visit

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