Fizzology - Festive edition 2025
- lucy4740
- Nov 16
- 3 min read
Countdown to Christmas in sparkling style with wonderful festive experiences taking place at vineyards in the coming weeks. I've rounded up some of the most exciting and innovative events. I've also got details of all the places you can combine your Christmas shopping with a vineyard or winery visit at festive fairs and artisan markets. And finally if you want gift inspiration for vineyard lovers, I know the ultimate Christmas treat. Read on for all the details.
Festive Fizz Favourites
Vineyards around the country are going all out this season to come up with exciting and indulgent experiences. Here's some sparkling events you won’t want to miss.
Explore the fascinating world of magnums, tasting five exceptional wines that showcase the unique characteristics of larger bottles. What a treat!
Following a welcome drink enjoy a relaxed and sociable tasting of twelve hand-selected Bolney favourites ranging from sparkling celebration favourites to rich, winter-warming reds.
This experience includes a visit to the winery followed by a guided tasting of three sparkling wines and a brandy all paired with miniature traditional festive fare. Fabulous!
Fondue Evenings - imagine bubbling cheese, a crackling fire and fabulous wines. Here’s two vineyards serving you up the perfect cosy alpine-style evening
Get in the Christmas spirit with great wines accompanied by beautiful singing from the Ouseburns Choir.
Spend a morning making chocolates whilst enjoying a glass of wine. The big question is – gift them or keep them?
This very special food and wine event includes a guided tour through the vineyard, a tutored tasting in the Scandinavian-style hut and a seasonal chef-cooked BBQ including local game.
Let the fizztivities begin! Enjoy a tutored tasting of Woodchester Valley’s complete range of award-winning wines accompanied by a delicious grazing board.
A very special line up of events including a ‘fireside chat’ with founders Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger and Patrick McGrath a winter brunch and a flavours of Kent seasonal lunch.
A casual evening to get you in the festive mood tasting all of Sandridge Barton’s sparkling wines.
Even Christmas Day can be enjoyed at a vineyard. Here’s a few suggestions for the ultimate wine and dine festive lunch: Hencote in Shropshire, Balfour Winery and Squerryes, both in Kent.
Christmas Shopping vineyard style
Combine your festive shopping with some ‘me time’ by browsing artisan stalls in a vineyard / winery setting – there’s lots of makers market and Christmas fairs taking place across the country. Many have refreshments available and some even have live music. It’s the perfect way to pick up some unique, locally produced gifts and maybe you’ll find your new favourite festive wine at the same time. Think of it as multi-tasking! Read the blog for all the details.
Gift inspiration for vineyard lovers
Vouchers for tours and tastings or other vineyard experiences always make great gifts but if you want the ultimate treat for a vineyard lover then it must be an ‘adopt a vine’ package. Read the blog to find out what its like to have your own little piece of a vineyard for a year and details of vineyards offering them.
Use the Vineyard Finder to locate the best vineyard experiences for you. There's plenty open all year round.