The annual Vineyards of Hampshire (VoH) Fizz Fest is back for its eleventh year, taking place at the Raimes Wine Barn and Vineyard, Hinton Ampner, near Alresford. This year, Food & Drink Expert, Writer and Broadcaster Andy Clarke will open the festival and will also host a sparkling cocktail masterclass during the afternoon.
The VoH flagship event is a must-attend, featuring eight premier vineyards that will showcase over 20 premium sparkling and still wines. Attendees will have the opportunity to taste the wines from Black Chalk, Danebury Vineyards, Exton Park, The Grange, Hambledon, Hattingley Louis Pommery England and Raimes in a large marquee in the beautiful outdoor setting next to Raimes’ new wine barn. In addition to tastings, guests can learn more about the remarkable wines while enjoying local street food, live music and DJ Jake Burgess, masterclasses, and vineyard tours throughout the day.
Fizz Fest 2025 will also coincide with English Wine Week (21-29 June) – the perfect way to celebrate the Vineyards of Hampshire members, who range from small, family-owned to large vineyards with exceptional wine tourism venues.
Ahead of the event, Michael Mackenzie, Chairman said: “Vineyards of Hampshire does a great job of showcasing quality still and sparkling wines to local, regional, and international audiences, and Fizz Fest is a celebrated fixture in the summer calendar. We are delighted that the event will, once again, coincide with English Wine Week this year.”
Hosting Fizz Fest in 2025, family owned and run Raimes has a reputation of producing exceptional English sparkling wine. The elegance of Raimes English Sparkling begins on the south-facing slopes of the Hampshire vineyard, where the chalk substratum is shared with that of the best vineyards in Champagne. Raimes English Sparkling is blended from Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay, made in the traditional method using only grapes grown by the Raimes family.
Vineyards of Hampshire Fizz Fest is sponsored and supported by Paris Smith, Harwoods Group (Chichester), NFU Winchester and Wickham, Martin & Co and Hampshire Fare. Fizz Fest is intended as an 18+ event, therefore there are no children’s tickets available. If you do need to bring any under 18’s they must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The tasting tent is strictly for adults only. Small well-behaved dogs on a short lead are welcome.
Raimes Wine Barn, Hinton Ampner, Nr Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0JY
Sunday 29th June, 12.00pm to 4.30pm
BOOKING:
Tickets for this year’s VoH Fizz Fest are available from www.vineyardsofhampshire.co.uk
Tickets: £35 pp including booking fee
Masterclasses: £20 including booking fee (with General Admission ticket)
Vineyard tours: £12 including booking fee (with General Admission ticket)
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