Upcoming Christmas events

To book any of these events please call the Barn on 01621 450450. Book 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.

Or why not try our Gin, it is made from Pinot Noir & Chardonnay grapes grown at the Vineyard a dry London style Gin, perfectly paired with a festive board or Afternoon Tea (G&T).  

You can buy Wine & Gin by the bottle or case to take home with you at the wine shop.

If your looking for something special, one gift that always fits is the gift of experiences.

We have 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.

Christmas Meal at the Vineyard

Enjoy a delicious Christmas lunch with your family or friends and pair it with our Crouch Ridge wine. Choose from 2 or 3 courses.
2 course – £35  |  3 course – £42

We will be serving the Christmas Menu and Festive Afternoon Tea’s from 1st – 24th December.

Late nights December 8th, 15th & 22nd. 6pm till late.

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

Festive Afternoon Tea

Assortment of finely cut finger sandwiches. Scones with Tiptree preserve & clotted cream. Selection of cakes & sweet treats. Choose from a selection of teas or fresh filter coffee.

Join us for a delicious afternoon tea, served with our Wine Barn or outdoors in the Vineyard.
Our afternoon teas are freshly made to order and perfect for a celebration.

We require a minimum of two people per booking. Afternoon teas can be booked at various times, please on 01621 450450 for your reservation.

We can accommodate dietary requirements, please advise when booking.

Festive Afternoon Tea’s – £27pp
Sparking Festive Afternoon Tea – £35pp

The Igloo Is Back

We are taking bookings for the Igloo from 1st November through to New Year.

Enjoy the views of our Vineyard whilst warm & snug, perfect for your Christmas brunch or lunch. Wed/Thur 12pm & 2:30pm,  Fri/Sat/Sun 10am, 12 noon & 2:30pm.

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

Daytime Tours & Festive Tastings

Winter tour and tasting every Friday at 11am from the 27th October to 22nd December.
Join our head sommelier Matt who will be hosting Silver & Gold wine tastings throughout the festive season. Daily tastings 12 noon, 1:30pm, 3pm and 4:30pm. To book phone 01621 450450 or email [email protected]

Our bronze packages include a self guided flight of three or five wines. With the Silver & Gold packages Matt our sommelier 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!

Winter Tour & Tasting – £30pp


Bronze package 3 wines – £15pp


Bronze Plus package 5 wines – £30pp


Silver package 3 wines – £25pp


Gold package 5 wines – £45pp


Celebration tasting package – £48pp


Party tasting package – £55pp

Minimum 5 people

Duration 2 – 2.5 hours

Please Note; suitable for over 18 year olds only

To book phone 01621 450450 or email [email protected]

All The Bubbles – £55

Come and Enjoy an informal, fun and friendly Champagne and Sparkling Wine Tasting and learn how to taste wine like a professional.

For many people a glass of bubbles can be the most enjoyable drink of the evening.

The process involved in making the bubbles is key to the flavour and style in the glass. During the tasting we will sample English Sparkling wine, Champagne, Cava & Prosecco and compare with other bubblies made from around the world.

During the tasting we will cover:

• the differences between Champagne, Prosecco and Cava

• a comparison with English Sparkling wine

• perfect foods to complement Champagne

• how to open a bottle of Champagne

• All tastings include: 5 wines including local English Sparkling Wine and Champagne

All tastings include: 5 wines including local English Sparkling Wine, Champagne, Prosecco and Cava, and the use of professional tastings glasses.

Come along to listen to our local choir singing around the Christmas Tree. Date to be confirmed.

Christmas 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. Bespoke wine gifts can be made to order.

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

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