Autumn Highlights 2024
Vineyards of the Surrey Hills will have a stall at the Surrey Hills Christmas Market
at West Horsley Place from Friday November 22 to Sunday November 24, 10am to 4pm.
Join us to sample a selection of Surrey Hills wines and purchase unique gifts.
November
Denbies Vineyard Restaurant
Food & Wine Matching Experience
Pair your visit to Denbies with an artisanal experience. Away from the activity of the main winery, their Vineyard Hotel has sweeping views across the avenues of vines. The Vineyard Restaurant tasting includes: flight of four of Denbies award-winning premium wines; mixed local charcuterie and cheese platter with bread basket (dietary/vegan option available on request); detailed tasting notes.
Christmas
Denbies ‘All I want for Christmas’
From Christmas party nights to Santa Express train rides and ‘A Taste of Christmas” sparkling wine tastings, get your festive feels bubbling with a trip to Denbies Wine Estate this winter.
November
'A Taste of Denbies' Wine Tasting & Gallery Dinner
Your evening commences with a cellar wine tasting of Denbies estate grown premium award-winning wine range, hosted by Denbies WSET wine expert. This informal tasting provides plenty of opportunity for questions about the English wine making process, styles of wine and the vineyard. The tasting is followed by a three-course meal in the Gallery Restaurant with panoramic views over the 265-acre vineyard.
More highlights from Denbies Wine Estate…
Denbies Vineyard Hotel | Denbies Restaurants | Tours & Experiences | Secret Vineyard Trail | Food & Wine Matching
November
Cheese and Wine Tasting
Enjoy a talk and tasting of Albury Estate sparkling wines with a member of the Albury team, followed by a glass of your choice accompanied by a selection of English cheese. Admire views from our tasting room over the vineyard or take a stroll amongst the vines before or after your tasting.
Christmas
Christmas with Albury Vineyard
From perfect pairings to festive wreath workshops and Christmas Willow & Wine events, Albury Vineyard embraces the festive season.
November
Christmas Wine Tasting
Join Albury for a special Christmas tasting and discover our favourite sparkling wines for the festive season. Your experience begins as they open a bottle of their limited release Anniversary Magnum - a Prestige Cuvée from the excellent 2018 vintage. Only 100 bottles of this sparkling wine were made to celebrate Albury’s 15th anniversary.
More highlights from
Albury Organic Vineyard…
Tour & Tasting | Wine & Cheese | Bee-keeping Demonstrations | Albury Events Club
November
Fizz & Firelight
High Clandon’s festive shopping event to help wrap up Christmas for the wine-lovers in your life is back on Saturday November 30 and Sunday December 1. Featuring vintage sparkling wine, Magnums, gin and liqueur as well as décor gift items, chocolates, handcrafted silver jewellery, art and sculpture.
November
Truffle & Cuvée Experience Day
High Clandon's atmospheric Glass Barn will host their coveted Truffle and Cuvée Experience Days this winter. A professional truffle hunter introduces you to the story and mystique of truffles, the rare and delicious 'black gold' underground fungi. Then off to the truffière for the exciting hunt. And, finally, back to the Glass Barn, to enjoy a delicious lunch with wine, and get to taste this exotic delicacy with High Clandon’s gorgeous sparkling Cuvée.
2024
Glass Barn Hire
The atmospheric Glass Barn at High Clandon has beautiful views of the garden, wildflower meadow, the Surrey Hills and even the London skyline on a good day. But did you know it’s also available for private hire? It’s the perfect venue for smaller gatherings, such as an intimate wedding, birthday celebration or company gathering.
More highlights from
High Clandon Estate Vineyard…
November
Tours and Tastings
Vineyard life doesn’t stop during the colder months and, at Greyfriars, their Winter Tours allow you the opportunity to enjoy a glass of fizz in the tasting room before going on a short, wintery walk through the vines. It also includes a tour of the production room and a tasting, including a wine selected from their library collection
November
Cellar Door Shop
Greyfriars is open Wednesdays to Saturdays, 10am to 4pm, for Cellar Door Shop visits and Self-Guided Tours.
More highlights from Greyfriars Vineyard…
October
Watch House Tasting Barn
Chilworth Manor Vineyard's beautiful new Tasting Barn launched this spring and now hosts a while array of events and experiences. Found on the south-facing slopes below St Martha's Hill, Chilworth Manor is on the North Downs Way between Guildford and Dorking. From afternoon teas to tours and tastings, demand has proven to be exceptionally high with places booking up fast.
October
Afternoon tea & Sparkling
Chilworth’s Afternoon tea & Sparkling experience combines wine tasting with a classic English treat. As well as a short introduction to their wines, the vineyard and the history of the Manor, you'll have the chance to taste Chilworth Manor Brut Rosé and Classic Cuvée and enjoy a full afternoon tea in the stunning setting of The Watch House tasting barn.
Harvest 2024
As in previous years, Chilworth Manor Vineyard is inviting volunteers to join them in picking the grapes, most likely for a couple of days from mid-October. Pickers will be rewarded with a team lunch accompanied by Chilworth Manor Rosé, as well as tea and cake.