Wine Tasting in and around Kent

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Jan 26th, 2004 | 09:54 AM

jmf314159

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Wine Tasting in and around Kent

What are the best wine tasting opportunities in the area?

Jan 26th, 2004 | 10:16 AM

welltraveledbrit

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I think there's a winery near Lambourne but to be honest the best winetasting plan in Kent is to take the Chunnel over to France!

Jan 26th, 2004 | 11:45 AM

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However, you might want to have a look at some of the oast houses (used for roasting hops) in Kent--and then hit local pubs to sample the beer.

Jan 26th, 2004 | 04:52 PM

janis

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Actually there are quite a few vineyards with tastings in Kent - more than oast houses that still roast hops. And some offer good vintages.

Check out http://www.bbc.co.uk/kent/do_see/mar...ineyards.shtml

It list a TON of vineyards and their opening hours.

Jan 27th, 2004 | 03:41 AM

jmf314159

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I've seen the lists. Unfortunately, wine tasting is a bit like turning on the television - it is far too easy to have an underwhelming experience. I was hoping for input from those who appreciate wine, appreciate wine tasting, and have some experience with wine tasting in Southern England.