THE Vineyards of Hampshire (VoH) Fizz Fest is returning for its ninth year in July.

Wine lovers will be able to join 10 of Hampshire’s premier vineyards on July 23 from 12noon to 4.30pm.

Fizz Fest is the VoH flagship event, taking place this year at England’s oldest commercial vineyard – Hambledon Vineyard. More than 25 different sparkling and still wines will be available to attendees to sample and purchase.

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The event will be opened by the Hampshire Hawkes ladies cricket team, and will be sponsored by NFU Wickham and Winchester, de Mellow & Co, Harwoods, and Martin & Company. Tickets are now available for admission and tasting, as well as tutored vineyard tours and masterclasses such as Wine and Food Pairing with Erica Dent of Enjoy Discovering Wine, Reidel Wine Glass Experience with brand ambassador Martin Turner or a Chardonnay class with Katrina Smith from Tipple Talk.

Attendees will be able to taste the latest vintages in the dedicated tasting tent, enjoy a chilled glass of sparkling in the Fizz Bar, listen to the live music from award-winning jazz vocalist Amy Baker and absorb the atmosphere, whilst eating food from Hampshire street food stalls.

Hampshire Chronicle: Ian Kellett, owner of Hambledon Vineyard, said “We are delighted to be hosting Vineyards of Hampshire’s annual Fizz Fest here at Hambledon Vineyard, Hambledon.   We look forward to seeing old friends, and welcoming all wine lovers, to taste a range of sparkling and still wines in our historic setting.”

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Established in 1952, Hambledon is the UK’s oldest commercial vineyard.  The current owners, Ian and Anna Kellett, purchased the estate in the late 1990s and replanted it with various clones of the classic Champagne varieties of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier.  Today the estate has more than 200 acres under vine.

Hampshire Chronicle: Hambledon VineyardHambledon Vineyard (Image: Vineyards of Hampshire)Vineyards of Hampshire comprises of Black Chalk, Cottonworth, Danebury Vineyards, Exton Park, The Grange, Hambledon, Hattingley, Louis Pommery England, Quob Park Estate, and Raimes.

Admission will cost £35 per person and include wine tastings, while access to the masterclasses and tours will cost £25 per person and £12 per person respectively.

Tickets can be purchased online by visiting vineyardsofhampshire.co.uk/our-events.