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The grape harvest at Biddenden is now complete for 2019 and we are lucky to have had another excellent year with some top quality juice now in the tanks. Picking this year began on 12th September 2019 with Ortega, running … Continue reading →

On Tuesday 1st October, Julian & Sally attended a special reception hosted by the Mayor of Ashford, Cllr Jenny Webb, in recognition of the significant contribution made by Biddenden Vineyards over the last 50 years. Joining the Mayor of Ashford … Continue reading →

The 2018 vintage of our Sparkling Cider, made by the traditional method using Kent apples pressed here at Biddenden, has now been released. Our delicious Sparkling Cider is available to purchase from the vineyard shop as well as online for … Continue reading →

September 12th saw the start of the 2019 grape harvest here at Biddenden, kicking off with Ortega, the variety which is used to produce our signature wine, Biddenden Ortega. The full harvest is carried out by hand, and with the … Continue reading →

September has arrived, with a change in temperature & an autumn feel in the air, along with the promise of grape harvest just around the corner. Harvest at Biddenden usually begins around the 3rd week in September and runs through … Continue reading →

We are extremely excited to launch Biddenden Sparkling Apple juice as the newest addition to our range of drinks produced here in the heart of the Garden of England, Kent. The sparkling juice is made using 100% fruit juice with … Continue reading →

This year’s Great Taste Awards results are out and our Clearly Juice Red Love Apple Juice has been awarded two gold stars! One of the world’s most coveted food & drink awards, this year saw 12,772 products sent in from … Continue reading →

Biddenden’s 50th anniversary year kicked off last month with a Biddenden sparkling wine & Kentish afternoon tea and evening celebration for over 400 specially invited guests who have been part of the vineyards’ journey over the last 5 decades. The vineyard, … Continue reading →

Biddenden Gamay Noir 2018 has been awarded Silver at this year’s International Wine & Spirits competition.  The awards, which are also celebrating their 50th year, are regarded as the international benchmark for quality, see over 400 judges from around the … Continue reading →

We hosted our 13th annual “Taste the Best of Produced in Kent” on Sunday 9th June 2019, showcasing the very best food, drink and craft the county has to offer, whilst raising funds for the Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance. The event … Continue reading →