Kent producer opens doors to invite wine lovers behind the scenes
What do you buy for someone who enjoys sipping wine, touring vineyards and attending exclusive events? Christmas is traditionally the season of giving, and one of the top premium wine producers in England has created a winery experience that invites wine lovers behind the scenes of estate life. Giving the gift of membership to the Hush Heath Wine Club costs £150 per couple, and can be enjoyed all year long.
The Hush Heath Wine Club provides members with special offers and private events, but most importantly, wine lovers can get hands-on in the vineyards with the viticulture team, and in the winery where the blending and bottling magic happens.
This is an opportunity to get involved in the whole winemaking experience; from picking grapes at harvest time, to watching them being crushed and tasting the grape juice. Members can then join the winemakers to blend wines and create Hush Heath’s award-winning sparkling wine range.
“Our Hush Heath Wine Club is ultimately about getting behind the scenes of life at our winery,” explains producer Richard Balfour-Lynn. “All year long we open our doors to celebrate wine , making it fun and inclusive , and membership to our wine club is an exciting Christmas present to receive because it is an invitation to join us on our English wine journey. ”
Only an hour from London, Hush Heath Estate is easily accessible to visitors seeking a quality wine experience in English vineyards and for those seeking a staycation in The Garden of England, Kent.
Since the first vines were planted at Hush Heath in 2002, the Estate has grown its offering substantially and now produces a selection of wines and ciders all made from fruit grown in 400 acres of immaculate vineyards and apple orchards.
Annual membership to the Hush Heath Wine Club is £150 per couple – for enquiries please call the winery team on 01622 832 794 or visit http://hushheath.com/wine-club/. Membership includes:
15% discount on all Hush Heath Estate wines, ciders and accessories purchased through the cellar door and website
Special opportunities to purchase vintage library releases and limited edition wines
Access to Members Only Guided Tour Days led by Producer Richard Balfour-Lynn. There are three free tours per year for members and three guests (April to October)
The opportunity to join in Hush Heath Estate’s annual harvest. This involves picking grapes and tasting the new juice in the Winery (October)
The option to join Hush Heath’s winemakers to participate in two private evening tastings per year where different blends and dosage levels of their sparkling wines will be trialled to decide the final cuvées. (£25 supplement, limited space available)
Invitation to a Balfour vs. Champagne tasting evening at one of Hush Heath’s pub venues (£25 supplement)
The opportunity to attend the Annual Winemaker’s Dinner. This is a premium wine and food gourmet dinner, held at the local Hush Heath Estate pub, The Goudhurst Inn (£50 supplement)
Attendance at the Mid-Summer Members’ Evening Cocktail Party. This is a great opportunity to meet other members and the Winery team
15% members discount on all boutique hotel rooms and food in the four Hush Heath Estate pubs in both Kent – The Goudhurst Inn, The Tickled Trout – and Central London – The Bull & The Hide and St Bart’s Brewery
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