Fizzology - November 2024
- lucy8388
- Nov 1, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Nov 11, 2024
The vines are turning golden and the seasonal events are getting creative and cosy! Here’s some inspiration for vineyard visits this month.
Fizz Favourites
Artelium, Sussex – selected Fridays in November and December
The perfect end of week treat – an indulgent fondue featuring local Sussex cheeses in the cosy tasting room.
Woodchurch Wine Estate, Kent – 30th November and Saturdays in December
A festive themed afternoon tea with a glass of Woodchurch sparkling wine.
Simpsons, Kent – Saturday 23rd November 11am-4pm
Wine from England and France as well as a few guest stalls – and proceeds from the tickets go to charity. There’s also exclusive masterclasses featuring current releases and some gems from their library collection.
Alder Vineyard, Devon – 23-24th November
Meet the winemaker, enjoy tastings of a wide range of Devon goodies and build your own hampers. Visitors can also enjoy the festive lunch menu including Christmas Roast on Toast and build your own baked camembert sharing platters. Delicious!
Guildhall, Winchester, Hampshire – Saturday 30th November
Vineyards of Hampshire have organised a Christmas Shopping and wine tasting experience allowing you to sample wines from 8 vineyards. A great way to decide what you want to be drinking over the festive season and pick up some gifts.
Festive Wreath & Decoration Making
Lots of vineyards are offering crafting events to make festive wreaths, garlands and decorations. Here’s a selection from around the country – places are booking fast!
Christmas Wreath Workshop – 14th–17th November – Blabbers Vineyard, West Midlands
Wreath Making Workshop - 23rd November - Vineyard Garden Centre, Kent
Christmas Willow & Wine - 27 November & 11 December - Albury Vineyard, Surrey
Sparkle & Sprigs Festive Wreath Making - 28th November - Yotes Court Vineyard, Kent
Xmas Wreath Making Course - 28 November & 4th December - Stanlake Park. Berkshire
Luxury Wreath Making Workshop – 30th November – Squerryes, Kent
Wreath Making Workshop - 30th November - New Hall Wine Estate, Essex
Corking Christmas Crafternoon - 1st December - Woodchester Valley Vineyard, Glos
Festive Table Arrangement Workshop – 6th December - Furleigh Estate, Dorset
Christmas Willow Workshop - 7th December - Knightor Winery, Cornwall
Festive Bauble Workshop - 7th December - Albourne Estate, Sussex
Christmas Wreath Making – 7th / 8th December - Oaken Grove Vineyard, Oxfordshire
Christmas Garland Making Workshop – 10th December - Kerry Vale Vineyard, Shropshire Christmas Table Decoration Workshop – 14th December – Wolds Wine Estate, Notts
Whether you are looking for gifts, or a treat for yourself, here’s a round-up of vineyards hosting events that bring together talented food and craft producers, as well as giving you an opportunity to taste and purchase wine.
Giffords Hall Vineyard, Suffolk - 16th November 10am - 4pm
Plenty of gift ideas from local small businesses, wine tasting and food & drink
Halfpenny Green Vineyard, Staffordshire – 23rd & 24th November 11am – 4pm
A great chance to start your Christmas shopping and maybe stay for some lunch.
The Grange Winery, Hampshire – 28th November 9am-3pm
A fabulous array of makers on show including ceramics, textiles, jewellery, books, flowers, oils and, of course, wine!
Mereworth Wines, Kent - 28th November, 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th December 11am-4pm
Craft stalls, delicious food, live music and mulled wine.
Artelium, Sussex – 30th November 10am-4pm
Luxury crafts and products from ceramics and textiles to jewellery and homeware made by talented creators from across Sussex. Food and drink will be flowing all day.
Westwell Wines, Kent - 30th November 4-7pm
Twinkling lights, hot food and plenty of gift ideas from local artisans.
Dunesforde Winery, Yorkshire – 30th November & 7th December 10am-4pm
Local artisan stalls – gifts, clothes, art, crafts, food & drink, mulled wine and live music.
Sunny Hill Vineyard, Oxfordshire - 30th November & 1st December 10am-5pm
Gift inspiration from local crafters, producers and artisans.
Blabbers Hall Wine Estate, West Midlands – 6th December 6-9pm
Enjoy an evening of wine, shopping and carol singing!
Winding Wood Vineyard, Berkshire - 6th-8th December 10am-4pm
Treats and gifts from local artisan makers and bakers.
Swanaford Estate, Devon - 8th December 11am-3pm
The barn will be awash with wonderful gifts from talented local makers and creators.
And don't forget many vineyards offer vouchers for tours and events which are great gifts for wine lovers - I'm compiling a Christmas wish list to share in December's Fizzology so you don't need to hunt down the most exciting experiences!