Hazel End Vineyard
Discover Hazel End Vineyard, offering distinctive English wines, from aromatic Bacchus to the acclaimed 'Three Squirrels Brut', all within a charming, personal setting amidst thatched cottages.
Hazel End Farm, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 1HG.
Directions
Nearest station: Stansted Mountfitchet (1.8 miles).
Approx walking time: 40 minutes.
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What's the vibe?
Nestled within the beautiful rural Essex countryside, Hazel End Vineyard offers a welcoming, family-owned experience. The area itself provides an unspoilt charm, with Tudor farmhouses, thatched cottages, and a traditional village pond setting a picturesque scene.
Visiting information
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Can you pop in? Visits are primarily by appointment for tours and tastings.
Do you need to pre-book a tour? Yes, it is advised to contact the vineyard in advance to arrange your visit.
Tour dates: Regular tours and tastings are run throughout the year, with increased frequency during the summer months.
Open year-round? Yes, tours are offered throughout the year, suggesting year-round operation by appointment.
Restaurant or cafe on site? There is no restaurant on site.
Can dogs/children come? Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome on the vineyard trails, as are children under 18. However, neither dogs nor children are permitted on tours or inside the cellar door.
Do you need to pre-book a tour? Yes, it is advised to contact the vineyard in advance to arrange your visit.
Tour dates: Regular tours and tastings are run throughout the year, with increased frequency during the summer months.
Open year-round? Yes, tours are offered throughout the year, suggesting year-round operation by appointment.
Restaurant or cafe on site? There is no restaurant on site.
Can dogs/children come? Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome on the vineyard trails, as are children under 18. However, neither dogs nor children are permitted on tours or inside the cellar door.
The Wine
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Hazel End Vineyard is primarily known for producing high-quality English Sparkling Wine, crafted from classic Champagne varietals including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. Their range typically includes a Classic Cuvée, Blanc de Blancs, Rosé, and Demi-Sec. The vineyard also produces still wines, featuring heritage varieties such as Bacchus, Müller-Thurgau, Huxelrebe, and Reichensteiner.
The vineyard has a history of producing award-winning wines, notably earning a gold medal at the national Wine of the Year competition in June 2011.
Hazel End Vineyard does not have its own on-site winery. Their still wines are made at Shawsgate, while the secondary fermentation for their sparkling wines is carried out by Dermot Sugrue at Wiston Estate.
The vineyard has a history of producing award-winning wines, notably earning a gold medal at the national Wine of the Year competition in June 2011.
Hazel End Vineyard does not have its own on-site winery. Their still wines are made at Shawsgate, while the secondary fermentation for their sparkling wines is carried out by Dermot Sugrue at Wiston Estate.
Getting here
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By Car
Hazel End Vineyard is located at Hazel End, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22 7RP.
By Public Transport
The nearest train station is Bishop's Stortford. From Bishop's Stortford train station, the vineyard is approximately a 10-15 minute taxi ride or over an hour's walk.
Hazel End Vineyard is located at Hazel End, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22 7RP.
By Public Transport
The nearest train station is Bishop's Stortford. From Bishop's Stortford train station, the vineyard is approximately a 10-15 minute taxi ride or over an hour's walk.
What's nearby
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Discover attractions and dining options in the vicinity of Hazel End Vineyard:
- Notable Restaurants:
- Skew Restaurant & Cocktail Bar – A Mediterranean restaurant located by the River Stort in Bishop's Stortford.
- Cibo – A family-run Italian restaurant in Bishop's Stortford offering authentic Sicilian cuisine.
- Notable Hotels:
- Down Hall Hotel & Spa – A historic country house hotel set in over 100 acres of woodland and landscaped gardens, located near Bishop's Stortford.
- Great Hallingbury Manor Hotel – Situated near Bishop's Stortford, this hotel offers a picturesque lakeside setting.
- Notable Attractions:
- Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village of 1066 – An open-air museum providing a unique step back in time to a medieval Motte and Bailey castle experience.
- Audley End House & Gardens – A magnificent English Heritage stately home with impressive gardens, offering insight into Victorian life.
