Hanwell Wine Estate’s Vineyard Tour and Tasting

Set amongst the rolling countryside of South Nottinghamshire, the vines of Hanwell Wine Estate are being hand-tended to grow grapes for English Sparkling Wine.

Hanwell Wine Estate is open most weekends, be sure to check their website before travelling. You may wish to visit for a scheduled tour, these run February to September and include talk, tour and wine tasting lasting 2 hours. Or if it needs to fit your schedule, what about a self-guided tour, following the vineyard trail? 

A tour will see you embark on a journey of sustainable winemaking at Hanwell Wine Estate, where you’ll discover the secrets behind their traditional-method English sparkling wine. You'll stroll through 8,000 vines of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes and learn about the vineyard’s history dating back to the 1970s. Enjoy a complimentary welcome drink and tutored wine tasting with six wines to sample. Prices from £25

The Tasting Lodge simply offers tea, coffee, cake and wine, has great views and a large terrace for a sunny day. It’s open on Saturdays Easter to Christmas and more often in the warmer months.

As well as their own wines they sell local wines from vineyards in neighbouring counties as well as multi-international award winning wines made at their parent vineyard Eglantine. 

Hanwell Wine is also the home of Rural Antics: art, craft and rural skills workshops, perfect “creative spa” days!  Choose from Foraging, Bentwood Chair Making, Oil Painting, Embroidery, Stained Glass, Bobbin Lace...the list goes on.