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Strong demand means more vines for Kent's oldest vineyard

Another hectare of Reisling vines were planted this week at Kent's oldest commercial vineyard as demand for English wine continues to grow.

Cedric Porter
Business Reporter
clock • 1 min read
Strong demand means more vines for Kent's oldest vineyard

In 1969, Joyce Barnes planted vines as a diversification on the family fruit farm. Today, Biddenden Vineyards produces 80,000 bottles of red and white wine, both still and sparkling, from its 10 hectares...

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