Upcoming Christmas events

To book any of these events please call the Barn on 01621 450450 Wednesday - Sunday. 10am - 4pm to avoid disappointment.

With the Festive season fast approaching, there are going to be plenty of opportunities to pop a bottle of something Festivally Fizzy.

Crouch Ridge is a great place to spend an afternoon with friends or family over the festive period. Our vineyard is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy some quality time with the people you love. Taste some wine, pair with delicious food, listen to music, and enjoy the stunning location. We guarantee you’ll have a great time.

We’ve won many awards for our fine wines, which are all made with locally grown grapes. Whether you’re a fan of red wine, white wine, or rosé, Sparkling or Still we have something that will suit your taste. Lots of wine tasting experiences available Wednesday – Sunday.  Late night Xmas opening Friday 9th December.

Our Gin is made from Pinot Noir & Chardonnay grapes grown at the Vineyard, perfectly paired with an Afternoon Tea (G&T).  
You can buy Wine & Gin by the bottle or case to take home with you at the wine shop.
If you’re looking for something special, we have Vineyard Tour & Wine tasting, Afternoon Tea & Monetary vouchers, and Gifts.

Join us for an evening of festive fun at the barn!

Friday 16th Friday & Friday 23rd December. 6.30pm-10pm.
Friday 16th with Brad Luff
Friday 23rd with Brad Luff
Enjoy a delicious christmas dinner with your family or friends and pair it with our Crouch Ridge wine. Choose from 2 or 3 courses.
2 course – £30  |  3 course – £38

We will also be serving the Christmas menu from
30th November- 24th December in 2 sittings. 11.30am & 2.30pm.

A £10 deposit per person is required for the booking.

The Igloo Is Back

We are taking bookings for the Igloo from 29th October through to New Year.

Enjoy the views of our Vineyard whilst warm & snug, perfect for your Christmas lunch. 2 sittings of 11:30am & 2.30pm available.

Maximum 6 adults (plus 2 small children) £50 deposit when booking.

Daytime Festive Tastings

We will be hosting wine tastings throughout the festive season.

Our bronze packages include a self guided flight of three wines & with the silver & gold packages our trained sommeliers will guide you through the characteristics of each wine, discussing the grapes used, the aromas, the flavours and the wine making process. Our aim is to be fun, imparting wine knowledge you can remember to appreciate wine & impress your friends at your next dinner party!

Bronze package 3 wines and a Sparkling Afternoon Tea- £47pp


Bronze package 3 wines and a a festive Charcuterie or Cheese board- £30pp


Silver package 3 wines and a Sparkling Afternoon Tea- £57pp


Gold package 6 wines and a Sparkling Afternoon Tea- £77pp


Silver package 3 wines & a festive Charcuterie or Cheese board- £40pp


Gold package 6 wines & a festive Charcuterie or Cheese board- £60pp

Come along to listen to our local choir singing around the Christmas tree.
10th December at 3pm.

Late Night Barn & Shop Open plus Festive Tasting & Pairing

9th December 2022 7pm - 11pm

Come along to the Vineyard Barn for a Festive Fizzy Friday evening.

Bar Open for Drinks and Snacks.  Samples of all our Sparkling and Still wines and exclusive Crouch Ridge Gin will be available at the Bar on the evening with our wine stewards to answer all your questions and help you choose the perfect festive tipple.

Festive Wine tasting and Food pairing 7pm. £30 per person.
Limited availability booking essential 01621 450450
Your Festive experience will include a fun guided tasting flight of 3 Crouch Ridge wines paired with a Festive cheese & charcuterie board.

Shop Open

You can buy Wine & Gin by the bottle or case to take home with you at the wine shop If you’re looking for something special, we have Vineyard Tours & Wine tasting, Afternoon Tea & Monetary vouchers, and lots of great CR Wine & Gin Gifts.

Enjoy Crouch Ridge wines for your Christmas table and perfect Holiday gifts.

‘Christmas Weekend Forecast 100% chance of Wine’

Our passion is to produce fine wine from grapes grown in our vineyard. Good wines bring people together, we are excited about our wine; to us it is about sharing it with friends, old and new.

Crouch Ridge Estate
Fambridge Road
Althorne, Essex CM3 6BZ

T: 01245 961615
T: 01621 450450
E: [email protected]