Location
The vineyards are situated 1.2 miles from the lovely Wealden village of Biddenden, with its High Street flanked by half timbered houses once used for the weaving of cloth, and its 13th century grey stone church. The legend of the 11th century Biddenden Maids is world famous and the charity in their name still exists today.

The area affords a great variety of attractions to make a great day out or a weekend away, these include Castles, Historic Gardens and Steam Railway.

The Vineyards
The vineyards were established by the Barnes family in 1969. Starting with one acre the vineyards has grown to 22 acres with nine varieties of grapes grown. Set on a gentle south facing slope in a shallow sheltered valley, ideal conditions for vines. Predominantly German varieties are grown including Ortega, Huxelrebe, Bacchus, Schönburger and Reichensteiner. Together with Pinot Noir, Gamay and Dornfelder the vineyards are able to produce White, Red, Rosé and Sparkling Wines. Harvest of the grapes takes place late September, visitors can see the presses in operation in the winery. Bottling of the wines commences early in the following year.

Great effort is made to ensure that the Estate wines produced are of the highest quality, which is reflected by the number of awards we receive.

Alongside our wine making we also produce Strong Kentish Ciders and Farm Pressed Apple Juice, made from the juice of locally grown culinary and dessert apples.

NEW FOR 2008: Free Tour
Details listed under the events section.

Tel: 01580 291726
Fax: 01580 291933
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Biddenden Vineyards
Gribble Bridge Lane
Biddenden
Kent TN27 8DF

CONTACTS:
Sales: Beccy Taylor
Marketing: Tom Jinks
Visits/Tours/Accommodation: Heather Burton