Biddenden Vineyard Kent

Kent's original vineyard, Biddenden has been owned and managed by the Barnes family since 1969. Today the vineyard is run by the second & third generations of the family, drawing on many years of experience in winemaking at Biddenden. Twelve varieties of grape are grown across 25 acres of gentle south facing slopes, producing award-winning white, red, rosé, sweet and sparkling quality English wines. Ortega, Biddenden's signature wine, accounts for approximately half of the vineyard.

Biddenden produces approximately 80,000 bottles of wine each year. All the grapes are grown on the estate, with all vineyard work & picking carried out by hand to ensure that the very best quality grapes are selected to produce Biddenden's wines. Pressing, fermentation and bottling is also carried out on site, and the majority of wines are sold from the cellar door or delivered directly nationwide.

Biddenden Cider is also made on site using the traditional Barnes family recipe, using locally grown culinary & dessert apples, along with Kentish apple & pear juices including Clearly Juice, a range of clear, wine-like juices.

The Vineyard Shop is open year-round and well stocked with Biddenden's own ranges alongside specially selected local & artisan food & drink products. Self-Guided Tours are available May-September, along with pre-booked Private and Open Tours.