Leonardslee Family Vineyards is delighted to announce the launch of a premium new tasting room, located within Leonardslee House, at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens.
The Drawing Room at Leonardslee will offer tutored wine tasting experiences and wine tours during the day, with the opportunity for private dining events after hours.
The design of the room will reflect the elegance of the brand, the beauty of the setting and has stunning views over the vineyard and Grade I listed gardens. The location of the tasting room within Leonardslee House will also capitalise on the existing footfall at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens (190,000 in 2025) and visitors can elevate their experience with luxury accommodation or dining at the estate.
Leonardslee Family Vineyards has experienced a very successful period with revenue growth up 51% in the past year (July 2025-June 2026). Having launched its English Sparkling wines in June 2024, this is remarkable second year growth with trade sales up 60%, and restaurant business from the Vineyard Kitchen up 128%.
Popularity of the onsite wine tours and tastings has increased dramatically with cellar door sales up 98% and this has prompted the creation of the new tasting room within the luxury setting of Leonardslee House.
Barry Anderson, Managing Director of Leonardslee Family Vineyards commented: “We are absolutely delighted with our recent sales growth, which clearly demonstrates the increasing strength of our brand and the hard work of our entire team. English wine tourism is experiencing an incredible boom, and by combining award-winning wines with luxury accommodation and exceptional dining, we have created a true destination at Leonardslee. The launch of our new tasting room will be a fantastic asset, allowing us to elevate our guest experience further and unlock exciting new opportunities across the wider estate.”
The Drawing Room at Leonardslee will debut on 1 October 2026, with tasting reservations available online.
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