Here are the best of the vineyards in Dorset that you can visit for a marvelous day out.
Map of vineyards in Dorset
Here’s a map of the vineyards in Dorset that you could visit.
Can you go wine tasting in Dorset?
Yes, you can go wine tasting in Dorset. This guide celebrates 10 vineyards in Dorset which make commercially available English wine – homegrown in Dorset. Many of these vineyards are available for visits, tastings & tours.
Best vineyards to visit in Dorset
Here are 10 amazing vineyards in Dorset which produce English wine.
Breezy Ridge Vineyard, Dorset
Breezy Ridge Wine has been run by a couple since 2014. The pair of them juggle having a young family and running a successful vineyard in Dorset.
Breezy Ridge grows German grapes, Seyval Blanc, Solaris, Muscaris and Cabernet Cortis. These are used to produce a range of sparkling wines. They also produce a Pet Nat, named “Barking Dog.” It sounds like a very jaunty wine to try!
Breezy Ridge Vineyard: The low down
BREEZY RIDGE VINEYARD
🍷Tours & tastings will be available to book for dates from June onwards
🍾Wine can be purchased online
🍝Food available at The Ridge Restaurant , which hosts feast nights
🚆Gillingham is the nearest train station
🏨No accommodation available, try The Grosvenor Arms nearby
💷price of tasting & tour TBC – contact the vineyard directly
🌟Look out for feast nights at the restaurant
Bride Valley Wines Ltd, Dorset
Bride Valley produce fine English wine in Dorset. Spotting an opportunity to grow wine in a similar soil to the Champagne area, a couple founded this vineyard and had their first successful harvest in 2011.
They produce the UK’s only Cremant, as well as single estate rose and white wine.
Bride Valley: The low down
BRIDE VALLEY WINES
🍷Tours & tastings run on Saturday mornings in the summer – book ahead
🍾The cellar door is currently closed but wine can be purchased online or in retailers in Bridport
🚆Bridport is the nearest train station
🏨No accommodation available, try staying at The Kings Arms in Dorchester
💷£25 tasting/ tour
D’Urberville Vineyard, Dorset
D’Urbeville Vineyard, so called because of the a family connection to Thomas Hardy, is a producer of fine wine. Specifically, English sparkling wine from Dorset.
The vineyard is found in Bradford Peverell, but unfortunately it is not currently open to tours and tastings. You can however, purchase the selection of white and rose sparkling English wine on their website.
English Oak Vineyard, Dorset
English Oak Vineyard can be found in Poole in Dorset. It is a boutique family vineyard, which was first planted in 2007. At the centre of the vineyard is a large English oak, which is over 350 years old – hence the name!
They produce some very interesting English wines – including an oak aged blanc de blancs, the Chinkapin rose and a blanc de noirs. Expect high quality fine wine.
English Oak Vineyard: The low down
ENGLISH OAK VINEYARD
🍷Tours & tastings run on Friday and Saturday – book in advance . You can also arrange vineyard picnics.
🍾Wine can be purchased online
🚆Found near to Poole
🏨No accommodation available, stay at Hotel Du Vin, Poole
💷£25 tasting/ tour
Furleigh Estate, Dorset
Furleigh Estate is known for producing high-quality English wines, including both still and sparkling varieties.
It was originally a dairy farm before being transformed into a vineyard. The first vines were planted in 2005, and since then, the vineyard has grown to include several grape varieties such as Chardonnay, Pinot noir, and Pinot meunier, which are traditionally used in the production of Champagne.
The vineyard also grows Bacchus grapes, which are used to make a distinctly English still white wine.
Furleigh Estate: The low down
FURLEIGH ESTATE
🍷Tours & tastings run from Wednesday to Sunday and should be booked. Or, you can drop in for an informal tasting at the cellar door (£10).
🍾Cellar door open Tuesday to Sunday
🚆Bridport is the nearest station
🏨No accommodation available, try The Ollerod nearby
💷£20 or £30 depending on which tour is chosen
🌟Look out for events in the summer, like flower arranging and other fun festivities
Langham Wine Estate, Dorset
Langham Vineyard is an esteemed wine estate in Dorset, England, recognized for its exceptional sparkling wines. They specialize in traditional method sparkling wines, they primarily grow Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, carefully nurturing the grapes to reflect Dorset’s unique terroir.
The estate emphasizes low-intervention farming and organic principles to sustain soil health and biodiversity.
Visitors can enjoy guided tours, including tastings of their award-winning wines, while learning about the winemaking process.
Langham Wine Estate: The low down
LANGHAM WINE ESTATE
🍷Tours & tastings (guided or self-guided) are available throughout summer at the vineyard – book in advance
🍾Purchase wine online
🚆Found in Crawthorne, Dorchester
🏨No accommodation available, try The Kings Arms in Dorchester
🍝Food available at the vineyard cafe for brunch & lunch
💷£15 self guided, and £25 or £37.50 for tours and tastings depending on option chosen
🌟Look out for events in the summer like Fizz Fridays
Little Waddon Vineyard, Dorset
Little Waddon Vineyard in Dorset is just the type of place I love to visit. A small boutique vineyard, with a clear unique selling point. Close to the incredible Jurassic coast and Chesil Beach, Little Waddon grows a mix of Seyval Blanc, Regent and Phoenix grapes.
Tours and tastings are hosted on specific dates throughout the year, and you can enjoy Little Waddon’s wine alongside tasting boards. The vineyard specializes in low intervention and wild fermentation, creating original and exciting wines.
Little Waddon Vineyard: The low down
LITTLE WADDON VINEYARD
🍷Tours & tastings available on select days – book online
🍾Open by appointment for click and collect orders
🚆Found in Waddon
🏨Luxurious cabin accommodation available on site
🍝Tasting boards available with wine
💷packages available for tasting from £25 per person
🌟Look out Little Waddon vineyard selling wine at farmers markets around the county
Louma Vineyard, Dorset
Louma Vineyard opens it’s doors this summer. It is a really exciting prospect near to Bridport. Louma Vineyard looks set to welcome guests to the farm and vineyard later this year – I hear they will also be hosting retreats & well being events. As a yogi and wine lover – this sounds idyllic. Watch this space!
Melbury Vale Vineyard, Dorset
Melbury Vale Vineyard is a bijou family run vineyard, close to Shaftesbury in Dorset. They have opened their doors to allow visitors a glimpse into the vineyard during tours and tastings, or you can stay overnight as part of a glamping experience.
They offer a range of still and sparkling wines, including Opulence, which is an unusual red sparkling wine.
Melbury Vale Vineyard: The low down
MELBURY VALE VINEYARD
🍷Tours & tastings available as wine experiences for groups or private – book in advance
🍾Open by appointment for click and collect orders
🚆Close to Shaftesbury
🏨Glamping weekends and holiday cottage to let on site
💷experiences start at £35 per person
Sherborne Castle Estates, Dorset
Sherborne Castle Estate is home to Wake Court Vineyard. A Dorset vineyard which makes still & sparkling wine, as well as brandy and gin! The vineyard is private so you can’t visit for a tour or tasting. But, you can purchase the wine when you visit Sherborne Castle. More information available on their website here.
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