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Set within the rolling hills of Kent, Hush Heath Estate began with a simple love of wine, a handful of vineyards and the will to push boundaries. With the huge success of our first wine, Balfour Brut Rosé, we turned our passion into a family business.
Today, we are proud to offer an exceptional guest experience across 400 acres of pristine Kent countryside. From expert-led winery tours and guided wine tastings, to stunning vineyard walks and nature trails within ancient oak woodland. Open all year, we warmly invite you on a seasonal discovery of English wine and nature like no other.
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![](https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/e35/c70.0.280.280a/141041015_1820844098080651_2048840149679218035_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=107&_nc_ohc=Bih_y0VbPf4AX8hvEYI&tp=1&oh=2b95057ad6c36cd3e38cbe82fb4df556&oe=603706C0 "So, as the team have been reminiscing lately, we thought we would take you back to where it all started for Balfour Wines- our iconic Balfour Brut Rosé.
After Richard, our Owner purchased the Hush Heath Estate on what some may call a whim, whilst attending an auction to see who his potential new neighbours would be when the farmland adjacent to his family home went up for sale, then came the conundrum of what to do with it. Now as the saying goes, behind every great man there stands a great woman. Nothing could be truer than with the Balfour-Lynn family, it was in fact Leslie Balfour-Lynn\'s idea to plant the original vines at Hush Heath in 2002, with a view to making a pink sparkling wine of an equivalent quality to Billecart Salmon Rosé which was their favourite pink Champagne. They planted five acres purely as a hobby but with a professional approach, and the intention of producing something that they personally loved. Anyone, who has attended one of our tasting events at the Balfour Winery would have undoubtedly heard Richard saying, that their philosophy was \'if they couldn\'t flock it they\'d drink it!\'. Fortunately for English wine, when Balfour Brut Rosé was launched in 2004 it quickly became a major success, winning a Gold medal and trophy in the International Wine Challenge for our first vintage. The accolades didn\'t stop there, Balfour Brut Rosé is regularly served on the Orient Express and British Airways First Class flights, in addition to being chosen as the only English wine to be served at the London 2012 Olympics, earning the title of \\"England\'s most exclusive pink fizz\\".
Having just released our latest vintage, @fergelias our Head Winemaker said about Balfour Brut Rosé \\"I am so ludicrously excited by the launch of the 2017 Balfour Brut Rose. It’s a classic with a wonderful complex palate of red fruits and berries with an underlying herbaceous note, think thyme or maybe even eucalyptus. A stunning copper pink and a truly delicious wine I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I do!\\".
Have you tried Balfour Brut Rosé- what did you think and where did you try it? We\'d love to hear your #balfourmemories 🥂🍾
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Owner Richard Balfour-Lynn recalls telling a noted wine expert his plans to make a sparkling rosé on par with those of Champagne. “He thought I was bonkers—still does, I think.” But the wine suggests otherwise.
Ray Isle
Our newly renovated building offers spectacular facilities, with sweeping views across the estate. Enjoy a tasting of our award-winning wines in the comfort of our new tasting room, browse the Cellar Door shop and discover the mastery of English wine in our Winery.
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Hush Heath Estate
Five Oak Lane, Staplehurst, Tonbridge TN12 0HT
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