{"title":"Biddenden Vineyards | Kent","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Biddenden_Vineyards_Collection_Banner.jpg?v=1791019247\" alt=\"Ariel photograph of Biddenden Vineyards in Kent\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eLocated in the heart of the countryside, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"65\"\u003eBiddenden Vineyards\u003c\/b\u003e stands as the oldest commercial vineyard in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"129\"\u003eKent\u003c\/b\u003e. Established by the Barnes family in 1969, this historic estate spans over twenty acres of gentle, south-facing slopes that soak up the southern English sunshine. The vines are deeply rooted in a unique mix of sandstone and clay, which provides excellent drainage and retains vital warmth during the growing season. This sheltered, sunny microclimate creates the perfect conditions for ripening classic grape varieties, allowing the winemaking team to produce an outstanding range of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"618\"\u003eEnglish still wine\u003c\/b\u003e alongside their premium sparkling bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eWhile many modern British estates focus entirely on traditional-method fizz, Biddenden has built a formidable reputation for its still wines by championing the distinctive \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"172\"\u003eOrtega\u003c\/b\u003e grape. Originally developed in Germany to thrive in cooler climates, Ortega has found a true home in these Kentish soils, producing beautifully aromatic white wines bursting with notes of green apple, grapefruit, and fresh elderflower. By managing the vineyard carefully by hand and fermenting the fruit gently in cool stainless steel tanks, the winemaking team captures the pure, energetic fruit flavours and crisp natural freshness that have become the signature style of the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe story of the vineyard began entirely by chance when the Barnes family decided to diversify their traditional apple orchards after listening to a feature on BBC radio about the potential of English viticulture. Today, now in its third generation of family ownership, that pioneering spirit remains unchanged. Alongside their acclaimed wines, the estate continues to press traditional farm juices and ciders from the surrounding orchards, maintaining a deep, unbroken connection to the agricultural heritage of the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBIDDENDEN VINEYARDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Biddenden_Logo.jpg?v=1791019583","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/biddenden.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}