We did a private wine tour with English Wine Tours. This is our second tour with them. I can confirm they are consistently exceptional from planning to end of the tour. Nicola listened to what I was looking for in preferred wine tastes and provided wineries that catered to those needs. Their relationships with wineries are fantastic so we tasted some exceptional wines. In two of the wineries we actually met the wine master/owner so we could get first-hand knowledge. We also tasted grapes not commonly found (my request). Brian was our tour guide both times tasting (the second time we specifically requested him). He is extremely knowledgeable about wines, English history in the countryside we were visiting and funny! He was punctual at the train station we met him and kept us on the timetable, but not rushing us at all. My tips: tasting wines in English tasting rooms is a different experience than what you would experience in the States as it is more laid back. We went during the off-season (winter) and I would encourage doing so at that time for crowd control, although I don't think it would get crazy like crush season in Napa. We had a great time! Worth leaving London and experiencing their train system, a great value and is one of my favorite things to do when visiting England.

This is the second time we've used Nicola and it was awesome again. It was only myself and my wife and we had Brian again as our tour guide. We first found Nicola in November 2022 and the experience was terrific which drew us back a second time which made for an even more memorable experience. Again, we asked for Brian to be our private guide and it couldn't have been better. We visited three vineyards that were picked specifically for us. Nicola found out what we wanted and made it happen. She provided options for lunch, for example, have lunch at a restaurant or a charcuterie at a winery. We chose the winery charcuterie which was wise since it gave us more time to speak with the owner. I'm sure we will be back to England at which point we will definitely engage English Wine Tasting Tours. You can't go wrong. Cheers!

We had a perfect day out with English Wine Tasting Tours! Our guide, Brian, was fantastic—his deep knowledge of English winemaking and its history made the experience truly special. We visited three beautiful, lesser-known vineyards—Sedlescombe, Wayfarer, and Woodchurch—each offering unique wines we likely wouldn’t have found on our own. The whole day was relaxed, informative, and so much fun. Highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in exploring the gems of English wine country!

The tour was very well organised, with a driver meeting us at the station, alongside our tour guide Justin. We visited 3 vineyards which was excellent value, with no less than 14 wines and a lovely picnic style packed lunch. We returned by 6.30-7pm, so a full day out!

We arranged a small private tour to three English vineyards. Brian the tour guide was great; very informative and certainly added value to the information provided by the individual vineyards. This is such a great way to visit some of the many vineyards in England. The smaller vineyards are certainly worth the trip, so much so, that’s where our group actually bought wine to take home. Don’t bother with the big named vineyards! I would certainly use this company again. A great day out.

My partner and I had an amazing day with English Wine tasting tours. Our guide Brian was the loveliest man who really looked after us and was full of knowledge about the history of wine that he shared with us on the coach journey. We went to three beautiful vineyards where we tried various different wines and learned about the processes in which they make them. Lunch was at a local pub, I thought we were going to be having lunch at one of the vineyards which would have been a nicer setting but it was lovely all the same. We had a great group of people with us on the tour and having got on so well we all ended up going for drinks in London after being dropped off which was a great end to the day. I would definitely recommend this tour to my friends. I might even re-book with a large group of us as it's a great day out.

I booked the small group private wine tour to celebrate my 30th birthday and had such a brilliant experience. Nicola handled the booking process for me and was so helpful and responsive throughout. On the day of the tour we arrived on the train from London and Justin was waiting for us right by the station entrance, ready to whisk us off in the very comfy minibus. There were English Wine Tour goody bags on our seats which was such a lovely touch. Justin was a brilliant tour guide - so friendly and happy to answer all our questions, he kept us entertained on the drives between wineries which took us through the beautiful Kent countryside. We visited 3 wineries throughout the day - Sedlescombe, Wayfarer and Woodchurch and we absolutely loved all of them. They were all hidden gems that we would never have found on our own and the guided tastings with the owners/staff were really fun and informative. We got lucky with the weather and were able to do our tasting outside amongst the vines at Wayfarer - sipping amazing wine in the sunshine with gorgeous views, I can't imagine a better way to spend a birthday. The cherry on top was a delicious pub lunch stop in the middle of the day which helped soak up all the lovely wine. I can't recommend this tour enough - everything was so thoughtfully planned and taken care of, I was able to just sit back and have an incredible day with my friends (who all said how much they loved it as well). Thanks so much! We'll definitely be back

What an absolutely fantastic day from start to finish! Nicola collected us from home and drove us to 3 incredible vineyards where we met the very passionate producers and sampled their fabulous sparkling and still wines. Included in the day was a delicious pub lunch and we can honestly say they were the best cheeseburgers we've had for a long time! Feeling very merry and with a boot full of English wines, Nicola dropped us home. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this company, their tours and of course English wines. You won't be disappointed ;)

The whole trip was very interesting and our tour guide Justin very welcoming and knowledgeable. We visited 3 vineyards in total the second one was my least favourite as we could not even see the vineyard and the lady giving the talk wasn't as animated as the other two. I would have liked more time at the third vineyard the sun had come out then and it had a balcony that had glorious views of the vineyard while enjoying the wine. I think less time at the first stop would have been better and more time at the third stop Woodchurch. Lunch at the pub was lovely with a glass of Chapel down. All in all I would recommend this wine tasting tour with some adjustments on the level of time at different vineyards.

Visited Chapel Down for a wine tour and tasting, which was given to us as a present. A warm welcome from the staff on reception before we were introduced to Russell our tour guide and wine expert. Whilst the weather, which was excellent, certainly helped, the Vineyard is beautifully set out, well stocked shop, nice outdoor seating and dining area, restuarant (we didn't visit) and extensive grounds. Russell showed us around the vineyard, which featured a detailed review of the various vines on the site, a trip to all the wine preparation rooms and the wine tasting room. We were given the opportunity to taste 5 wines, which incuded sparkling wines. Russell, clearly knew his wines and delivered a enjoyable and light-hearted review, which seemed to be enjoyed by all. The two hour trip passed very quicky and was throughly enjoyable. I would say that a video in the pressinfg room to show how the wine is actually pressed would be a interesting addition and would bring the process to life, certainly not a negative but would help the guests understnd the journey of wine making. Well worth a visit, leave the car at home on a sunny day and enjoy the grounds with a couple of glasses after the tasting.

I was trying to organise a wine tour for 14 people for my friend's hen doo. I was struggling to work out how to get us all from London to a rural vineyard, on to another, and back to London. Then a friend recommended English Wine Tasting Tours. I contacted Nicola and it all became 100% easier. She arranged everything for our private, 3 vineyard tour (including lunch). I just had to tell the group what was happening, collect and transfer their payments, then focus on fun. Our guide, Brian knew lots about wine and wine making, and the 3 vineyards we visited were all different and gorgeous. We all had such a great day! Thank you Nicola, Brian & Antonio (our driver).

Nicola was so lovely and organised getting on touch with us beforehand to coordinate the day. The vineyards we visited were so different and a great variety. Lunch was delicious. Nicola and the tour guides at the wine tasting sessions had great knowledge!

We took a private wine tasting tour at Sussex for a day within our friends. Our tour guide, Joshua, was really interested about our experiences. He told about the both historical and popular information of the region. He took care of us for the whole tour. In addition to 3 wineries, we also had chance to visit 2 historical places nearby. Definitely could recommend to everyone who wants to experience some English Wineries!

I recently participated in an English Wine Tasting Tour, and I left extremely satisfied with the experience. I received a warm and friendly service from the staff, and their professionalism was truly commendable. The tour provided a delightful opportunity to explore the world of English wines, and I was impressed by the knowledge and expertise of the guides. The tour was well-organized and enjoyable from start to finish. I highly recommend English Wine Tasting Tours to anyone looking for a memorable and educational wine tasting experience. Thank you for a fantastic day!

We did a two day private wine tour and both days were great. They work with a large range of wineries which allowed us and Nicola to work together to tailor make the itinerary to suit our wishes. Brian, our guide, was very knowledgeable and informative and gave us a lot of additional insight into lesser known English wine history. We really enjoyed the time spent travelling between wineries. If we return for another wine tour in this area we definitely wouldn't hesitate to book with English Wine Tasting Tours again!