Gloucestershire Produces Top Tipples That Taste Of English Sunshine. Delicate Wine, Sparkling Ciders & Hearty Ales.
The grape-strewn landscapes of Italy and France might still be the places that you think of first when it comes to bottles of vino, but the English wine scene is growing in popularity and is increasingly recognised as a premium wine-producing region. The most popular grape varieties grown in English vineyards are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Bacchus, as well as Pinot Meunier and Ortega.
Wine producers in Gloucestershire encourage you to visit their vineyards to buy wine directly from the cellar door which is an intriguing experience for you, and a way of selling that benefits the wine producer, too. Some wine producers offer tasting, winery tours and accommodation – there is self-catering breaks, B&Bs, glamping, caravanning and camping. A perfect getaway, on your own, as a couple, or with friends & family.
You can purchase most of these drinks at outlets throughout the UK and at local drink tasting events. You will also find these products in Gloucestershire hampers and gift baskets. They make the perfect hamper for Christmas and include many award winning foods and beverages, beautifully presented with a complimentary gift tag with your personal message.
Foxs Kiln
Gins are handcrafted using carefully selected natural ingredients. Inspired by their heritage & glorious Cotswold countryside on their doorstep, you can taste the fresh flavours & aromatic botanicals in every sip.
Stroud Brewery
Dedicated organic brewery certified by the soil association & all their beers are made with organic malt & hops. They only source the very best ingredients from farming which has a positive effect on our environment.
Cotswold Brew Co
Since 2005, they have devised recipes which have showcased the diversity of the style - starting with the classic 'Premium Lager' - giving people more choice, flavour, & enjoyment from their beer.
Little Oak Vineyard
Since the first very successful vintage in 2009, the Vineyard has grown to have nearly 2000 vines. These now produce a nice dry white wine, sparkling wine & Brandy distilled from the Siegerrebe grape.
Woodchester Valley
Family owned boutique vineyard & winery in the South Cotswolds. They have three vineyard sites in the Stroud Valleys which produce a range of still white, rose & sparkling wines. Tastings & tours are also available.
Three Choirs Vineyard
Englands largest & oldest vineyard, the first vines were planted in 1973, just a small area of 1/2 an acre to see how the vines would grow & they now have 75 acres! Wine tasting tour guides will take you to the edge of the vines.
Poulton Hill
The vines produce up to 20,000 bottles of wine a year ranging from the white Bacchus, Seyval Blanc & Phoenix to the red Pinot Noir, Regent & Rondo. The wine tours give you a rare opportunity to taste the wines & enjoy the countryside.
Gloucester Brewery
Natural ingredients are the foundation of the beers from the timeless Gloucester Gold to IPAs. They continue to brew the classic core in volume, but the brewers are constantly experimenting with forward-thinking techniques & flavours.