The annual wine calendar for England's most important tastings, open days, and festivals — including events at normally-closed estates.
England's annual national wine campaign, running approximately 21–29 June (exact dates to be confirmed). Tastings, winemaker dinners, special menus at restaurants, and the key event: exclusive open days at estates that are normally closed to the public. Many of England's finest producers — including some that take appointments only — open their doors for English Wine Week. Book early.
WineGB Events CalendarTypically held in mid-May at Westgate Hall, Canterbury. Over fifty wines from Kent's finest producers, winemaker talks, and guided tastings with Masters of Wine. An ideal introduction to the Kent wine region for visitors already making the Eurostar connection.
Set around the lake at Chilham Castle — one of England's most beautiful estate settings — this festival brings together Kent's leading producers including Balfour, Chapel Down, and Gusbourne. Live music, local food stalls, and wine tasting with producers present. One of England's most pleasurable wine events.
Held at the Raimes tasting barn near Hinton Ampner, the Hampshire Fizz Fest is a dedicated showcase of Hampshire sparkling wine — the county that arguably produces England's most elegant and age-worthy examples. An opportunity to taste Hambledon, Hattingley Valley, Exton Park, Black Chalk, and Raimes in a single afternoon.
Nyetimber holds a limited number of seasonal open days throughout the year. The two-hour experience — walking the estate, hearing the history, tasting in a fifteenth-century barn — is the most atmospheric vineyard visit in England. Tickets at £50 sell out weeks in advance. Check nyetimber.com regularly for dates.
Book at Nyetimber.comEngland's flagship industry trade event, typically held in September in London. Over 350 wines from 80+ producers. Primarily for trade and press, but the results — and the WineGB Golden 50 wines shortlist — provide the most authoritative annual assessment of English wine quality.