Biddenden has been owned and managed by the Barnes family since 1969. Today the vineyard is run by the second & third generations of the family, drawing on many years of experience in winemaking at Biddenden. Twelve varieties of grape are grown across 25 acres of gentle south facing slopes, producing award-winning white, red, rosé, sweet and sparkling quality English wines. Ortega, Biddenden’s signature wine, accounts for approximately half of the vineyard.
Biddenden produces approximately 80,000 bottles of wine each year. All the grapes are grown on the estate, with all vineyard work & picking carried out by hand to ensure that the very best quality grapes are selected to produce Biddenden’s wines. Pressing, fermentation and bottling is also carried out on site, and the majority of wines are sold from the cellar door or delivered directly nationwide.
Biddenden Cider is also made on site to the traditional Barnes family recipe, using locally grown culinary & dessert apples along with our range of Kentish juices: 100% Kentish fruit, no concentrate, and no artificial ingredients.
The Vineyard Shop is open year-round and well stocked with Biddenden’s own ranges alongside specially selected local & artisan food & drink products.
From May - September, Self-Guided Tours run daily and include a guide booklet and tasting flight of 3 or 6 wines. No pre-booking required although you can also book online through the website.
For those wishing to learn more about Biddenden’s family vineyard history & winemaking techniques, pre-booked open and private tours are available Daily from May – September.
For up to date information on opening times and visiting Biddenden, please visit our website.
Self - Guided Tours: from £15 per person
Open Tours: £28 per person
Guided Tours: £48 per person
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Biddenden Vineyards Gribble Bridge Lane Biddenden TN27 8DF
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The Vineyard Shop is open year-round. Please visit our website for current opening times. Self-guided tours are available from May- September in line with our shop opening times, with last entry one hour before closing. Pre-booked open and private guided tours run daily between May- September at 11am and 2pm (12pm on Sundays).
