Kent’s world-renowned vineyards come to Westgate Hall to create a ‘Wheel of Wine’

Kent’s world-renowned vineyards come to Westgate Hall to create a ‘Wheel of Wine’ on Saturday 26th November.

Westgate Community Trust and Master of Wine Clive Barlow present the second Canterbury Wine Tasting Circuit.

Westgate Hall, in the heart of the cathedral city, invites wine explorers and lovers to celebrate Kent’s wines, among the finest in Europe, ahead of the festive season.

The Wine Tasting Circuit will bring Kent’s unique terroir to the city centre as it showcases over 20 local wines. Multi-awarding wine producers, such as Simpsons Wine Estate, Balfour Winery, newer producers, including Heppington, Wayfarer Wines, and Woolton Farm Wine as well as the Wine Garden of England, will illustrate its diversity.

During one of three bookable sessions (£30pp), enthusiasts will follow Master of Wine Clive Barlow - one of only 384 Masters of Wine in the world – around a ‘Wheel of Wine’, becoming sommeliers for the day. Moving around slots on the wheel, they’ll be able to sip and sample Kent’s vineyards and talk to the wine makers themselves.

Wines will be available to buy by the bottle on the day, directly from the vineyards and independent specialist seller Corkk Wine, to take home and enjoy – ideal for Christmas gatherings and gifts.

Imogen Morizet, Chair of Westgate Hall Community Trust Ltd said: “Kent is by far the most exciting and fastest growing wine provinces in the UK. Our unique combination of climate and soil allows our truly talented vineyards to produce a wide range of still and sparkling wines.

“Our wine producers are helping our economy to grow and thrive. They are at the heart of the future of English wine, and with the city being at the centre of Kent’s wine industry, we call Canterbury ‘the spiritual home of Kent wine’, even English wine!

“Our wines are world class and deserve to be enjoyed, which is why we are hosting another event for wine lovers. Please come and join us in discovering, enjoying, supporting and celebrating Kent’s award-winning wines and the imaginative determined people creating them!”

Master of Wine Clive Barlow said: “Kent is leading the way when it comes to English wine, and it’s now, when local businesses have had such a challenging few years, that we need to celebrate and raise our glasses to this exceptional industry and our homegrown success as we continue to shine, surprise, and delight the world with our viticulture. Wine is a social lubricant and it’s a joyful way to bring people together. Which is why we’ve created this one-off opportunity to experience so many wines and meet all these producers in one place, on your doorstep – don’t miss it.”

Canterbury Wine Tasting Circuit™ is supported by Burgess Hodgson Chartered Accountants and Canterbury Business Improvement District (BID).

Saturday 26 November 2022
Time slots: 11am / 2pm / 4pm
£30pp - includes 20 wine tastings per person
Tickets: www.westgatehall.org/event/canterbury-wine-tasting-circuit/