Denbies Wine Estate
England's largest vineyard
International Wine & Spirit Competition 'UK Wine Producer of the Year 2007'
Denbies Vineyard is England's largest vineyard and one of the largest privately owned in Northern Europe. In 1985, an eminent local geologist identified that the estate had the exactly the same soil composition of the champagne region in France and that the Dorking area had a history of wine making dating back to Roman times. This knowledge combined with the vision of the present owner resulted in the planting of 300,000 vines over 265 acres producing on average 400,000 bottles of wine per annum.
In the heart of the Surrey countryside, Denbies Wine Estate, England's largest single estate vineyard, is surrounded by 265 acres of vines and offers total escapism. Only 25 miles from London, Denbies produces a range of international award winning wines which include sparkling, still, red, white and rose.
It's the first wine estate in the world to give visitors of all ages a unique and fascinating insight into all aspects of the wine producing process, all year round, with indoor and outdoor tours and tasting.
The flint-clad chateau-style Visitor Centre hosts two restaurants; the indoor Garden Conservatory and the third floor a la carte Gallery Restaurant providing spectacular views of the estate, together with a diversely stocked wine and gift shop. There is also an Art Gallery with exhibits from local artists and art groups.
Denbies four star farmhouse bed and breakfast guest accommodation has seven en-suite bedrooms. Situated in the heart of the vineyard with peaceful views over the sweeping vines the farmhouse offers affordable accommodation which includes a farmhouse English breakfast.
A full range of high quality plants cultivated at the Denbies Kitchen Garden are available to visitors through the nursery. Converted farm buildings to the side of the visitor centre house the Kitchen Garden Centre and display the various seasonal plants on offer. Associated goods are also available, as well as advice on specialist products and growing methods. Vines, fruit and herbs are a particular speciality. The Kitchen Garden Centre also stocks estate grown produce.
Exclusive Events
Denbies Exclusive Wine & Norbury Blue Cheese Making Experience.
Enjoy an informative morning with local cheese maker, Michaela Edge, who produces Surrey's only handmade cheese. Here you will have the hands on opportunity to assist in the making of this exquisite blue cheese. The afternoon will be spent in Denbies winery where winemaker, Marcus Sharp will explain the technicalities of wine making and blending. You will then have the opportunity to blend your own wine. Full refreshments provided throughout the day. Norbury Cheese & bottle Denbies wine to take away as a memento of the day.
£85.00 per person NOTE: Places are limited. Early booking is strongly recommended.
Dates on request available throughout the year.
October
Vine & Dine Grape picking experience
Monday - Saturday throughout October
8.30am - 3.30pm
A snapshot in the day of a working winery and vineyard
Denbies Estate grown vine to take-away
£45.50 per person
Fact Box
Denbies Wine Estate is located in Dorking, Surrey and is just a 15-minute walk from Dorking mainline stations from Victoria and Waterloo, London.
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