We are thrilled to announce that Balfour Winery has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the first vineyard in the UK to receive the prestigious BRCGS full accreditation. This significant achievement underscores our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety in our winemaking processes. Located in the heart of the Kent countryside, our family-owned estate is renowned for its innovative approach and exceptional hospitality. The BRCGS accreditation is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire team, and it highlights our ongoing efforts to produce wines of the highest calibre. Join us in celebrating this landmark achievement and experience our award-winning wines, made with the utmost care and precision. Visit our website to learn more about our offerings and plan your visit to the beautiful Hush Heath Estate. Huge congratulations to Fergus Elias, James Snowden, Emma Barlow, Frances Trappey and the whole production team. Cheers to excellence! 🍷 #BalfourWinery #BRCGSAccreditation #QualityFirst #AwardWinningWines #KentVineyard https://lnkd.in/emj_P3Ph
Balfour Winery
Beverage Manufacturing
Staplehurst, Tonbridge, England 2,346 followers
One of England's finest and most respected wine producers, at the forefront of the growing English Wine movement,
About us
Since 2002, we have been at the heart of the growing English Wine industry- winning National and International awards, and the acclaim of sommeliers and wine experts, to become one of England's most respected wine producers. We are proud to have been at the forefront of the growing English Wine movement with our flagship sparkling Balfour Brut Rosé being the first English Sparkling wine to be served in BA First Class and the official English wine of the London 2012 Olympics. Today our wines are enjoyed across the globe in some of the World's finest restaurants and bars. Our Hush Heath Estate, which is the home and heart of Balfour Wines, is hidden away in beautiful Kent countryside near Staplehurst. Our 400 acre Tudor Estate is family owned and where Richard and Leslie Balfour-Lynn have been producing some of England’s finest still and sparkling wines since 2002. Family values and passion can be found in everything we do. Our Estate was recently awarded a Visit England Gold, recognising the outstanding Wine Tourism Experience provided to visitors from around the world. Come and stroll through the stunning surroundings of our pristine vineyards, apple orchards, wildflower meadows and ancient oak woodlands, finishing with a tasting of our wines. We are open everyday of the year, no need to book, and it’s free. Alternatively join one of our bookable tours with our wine experts to learn about viticulture and winemaking, followed by a tutored tasting of our wines, beers and ciders, in our stunning tasting room ‘The View’.
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http://www.balfourwinery.com
External link for Balfour Winery
- Industry
- Beverage Manufacturing
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Staplehurst, Tonbridge, England
- Type
- Self-Owned
- Founded
- 2004
- Specialties
- English Wine, Wine, Vineyard, Vineyard Vines, Hospitality, Vineyards, Sustainability, and Tourism
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Five Oak Lane
Staplehurst, Tonbridge, England TN12 0HT, GB
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We are thrilled to announce that we've won a Travelers' Choice Award, placing us among the top 10% of things to do worldwide. A huge thank you to all our wonderful visitors who took the time to share their feedback and experiences. We are grateful. And of course, a huge well done to our dedicated and passionate front-of-house team.
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For the last weekend of #EnglishWineWeek 2024, we're delighted to announce a new partnership with the UK's specialist wine retailer, Majestic Wine, with a new range of our 1503 wines now available across their 200+ stores nationwide. Named after the year our estate at Hush Heath was founded, the 1503 range features a new still Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Rosé and (excitingly) Albariño - plus our Classic Cuvée and Sparkling Rosé; both of which are Majestic classics with over a decade on shelves. Plus you'll find out newly rebranded Balfour Lager in bottle too. Find out more from The Drinks Business below https://lnkd.in/eUP4jT8G
Majestic partners with Balfour to expand English wine offering
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'Meanwhile Balfour, which saw 20,000 visitors to its Hush Heath Estate last year, works with VisitEngland to entice visitors from the UK and beyond. “We do get a lot of visitors from over the Channel,” says Jack Merrylees of Balfour Winery “Something of a booze cruise in reverse.” Now there’s a thought.' As we head into #EnglishWineWeek2024, we've been discussing what makes English Wineries such a captivating place to visit - and how we're creating world-beating experiences just 50 minutes from London which are now attracting a global audience. Find out more in this piece from The Telegraph or visit us this week to discover for yourself. https://lnkd.in/ehB4P_Ui
‘A booze cruise in reverse’ – why the French love to visit English vineyards
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Introducing our "Woodland in the Winery" Rosé Festival. Balfour Winery is thrilled to host the enchanting "Woodland in the Winery" festival from 23rd July to 4th August 2024. Enjoy free Rosé tastings, live music, and a stunning floral art installation by RHS Gold award-winning designer Louise Roots. Indulge in vineyard tours, masterclasses, and seasonal dining on our Summer Terrace. 📅 Date: 23rd July – 4th August 2024 📍 Location: Balfour Winery, Kent Secure your free ticket now and experience a magical summer event! #RoséFestival #BalfourWinery #KentEvents #WineLovers https://lnkd.in/ezjbwDfE
Woodland in the Winery
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The awards keep rolling in… We are delighted to announce a record-breaking haul for Balfour Winery at this year’s International Wine Challenge Our Tesco Finest English Sparkling won a coveted trophy for “IWC Great Value Sparkling under £25”, impressing the judges with its “Rich upfront apple cake, floral elderflower, elegant, ripe nectarine on the palate.” Available from Tesco Our aromatic Leslie’s Reserve Brut NV scored an impressive 95 points, putting it in the top 1% of wines entered and scoring a Gold Medal. Across the rest of our authentically English range, there were 90+ scores for our Blanc de Noirs 2020, Balfour Brut Rosé 2019 and Nannette’s Rosé 2022. We also received medals for our new Albarino 2022, 1503 Classic Cuvée NV (available from Majestic Wine) and Tesco Fines English Sparkling Rosé NV. After recently winning Gold at the Global Rosé Masters too; it marks an incredible week for us at Balfour with a record-breaking awards run. Congratulations and thank you to our winemaking team, headed up by Fergus Elias. Also a huge congratulations to our brilliant vineyard and viticulture team too. https://lnkd.in/eGZnxk64
Balfour Winery sees record medal haul at International Wine Challenge
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📣 We're excited to share that Balfour Winery's Nannette's Rosé has just won Gold at the global Rosé Masters! 😍 This esteemed award is given to wines that are a benchmark for their category, and Nannette's Rosé has risen to the top. 👉 Not only does this award-winning English Rosé please the palate, but it also supports the Kent Wildlife Trust, with each purchase helping fund rewilding projects. Cheers to enjoying a great wine for a great cause! Balfour Winery
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Day One London Wine Fair complete! We had a fantastic time meeting old and new customers alike, and showcasing our Nature's Perfect Pairing campaign at Olympia yesterday. With a stand which features our wildflower motif, and pouring our Gold-Medal winning Nannette's Rosé 2023 (alongside a couple of others). Join us again today and tomorrow, with members of the Balfour team on hand throughout the day. Adam Williams Alannah Wood Fergus Elias Jack Merrylees @sheryl hart
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A huge, huge congratulations to our incredible Brand Ambassador, Janina Doyle, who has come in at 18th in the "Industry's Top 100 Most Influential People", according to industry bible; Drinks Retailing. Noted for her work for Balfour Winery, where she does a fantastic job of raising awareness around our award-winning wines (and English Wine generally), Janina is also the host of her own podcast series and is well-known for her passionate, knowledgeable and friendly presenting style. Which you can see for yourself at London Wine Fair next week at our stand. Well done Janina - we're incredibly proud of you!
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It's great to see two of our wines featured in the London Wine Fair Wine Writers Edit, thanks to the critics and organisers for picking them out. We'll be exhibiting for the first time at LWF'24, and we can't wait to see our customers, fellow producers and visitors across what promises to be an exciting (and delicious) three days. https://lnkd.in/d_4Pg3x9
Wine Writers Edit
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