A VINEYARD in Kent is flying the flag for English wine - and it's particularly picturesque during autumn time. Balfour Winery in Staplehurst has won infinite amounts of awards over the years, with its wine and winemakers both recognised. 5 Balfour Winery has won many awards over the years, including best vineyard to visit Credit: Instagram 5 The winery offers tours and tastings, as well as sit down meals in its restaurant, The Winemakers' Kitchen Credit: Instagram Owen Elias, father of current head winemaker Fergus Elias, has won UK Winemaker of the Year award a whopping six times.
One of Balfour's most recent achievements was in May this year, when its English Pink was crowned one of the 'World's Best Rosés at the Rosé Masters . But a visit to the vineyard offers more than just excellent English wine. In 2022, Balfour was awarded Gold from Visit England for being one of the top tourist attractions in the country - the only vineyard in England to receive the accolade.
Read more about UK vineyards OUTTA TOWN Tiny English village with award-winning vineyards, quaint streets and celebs LIFE'S A BEACH English coastline that's a 'seafood hotspot' along with family-run vineyards It's because there's plenty to do when you visit the 400-acre Hush Heath Estate where it's based. Visitors can take a tour around the estate, either on their own or with an expert tour guide. They can also enjoy a Balfour wines tasting while overlooking the winery.
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