How did Denbies come about?
Denbies is a large estate to the northwest of Dorking in Surrey, England. A farmhouse and surrounding land originally owned by John Denby was purchased in 1734 by Jonathan Tyers, the proprietor of Vauxhall Gardens in London, and converted into a weekend retreat.
Who founded Denbies?
The award winning Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking was founded by Sir Adrian White in 1984. The estate has since been owned and managed by the next generation White family. It is one of the largest wine producers in the UK.
How many vines does Denbies have?
45,000 vines
265 acres of vines are constantly being maintained and Denbies current expansion over the last 24 months, programme has included the planting of 45,000 vines.
How many acres is Denbies Vineyard?
265 acres
Denbies Wine Estate, near Dorking, Surrey, has the largest vineyard in England, with 265 acres (1.07 km2) under vines, representing more than 10 per cent of the plantings in the whole of the United Kingdom. It has a visitors’ centre that attracts around 300,000 visits a year.
Who owns Denbies house?
It was perhaps during the building of Polesden Lacey that he became familiar with the beautiful North Downs countryside of Surrey which, even in those days, had convenient access to London. Twenty-five years after the building of Polesden Lacey, he acquired Denbies from Jonathan Tyers who laid out Vauxhall Gardens.
Who owns Denbies Vineyard?
the White family
Denbies Wine Estate is privately owned by the White family and was founded by Sir Adrian White in 1986. CEO Christopher White has led the development of the vineyard and visitor-centre, with the expertise of viticulturalist Professor Ludmil Anguelov and highly-experienced chief winemaker John Worontschak.
What grapes are grown at Denbies?
Denbies’ wines are produced from a variety of grapes suited to cool-climate wine production, including Bacchus, Ortega, Reichensteiner and Rondo as well as classic varieties such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
What can you do at Denbies?
Indoor Wine tasting Tours and Outdoor Vineyard Train Tours take place daily. On-site facilities include tours, tastings, art gallery, shopping, brewery, Vineyard Hotel, local farm shop, restaurants, Surrey Hills Health & Wellbeing Centre, Paradox Parlours Escape Rooms, Surrey Hills Brewery, and Just Pedal bike hire.
Who owns Denbies vineyard?
Can you cycle through Denbies?
On the route With strong Giro d’Italia vibes, the little-known cycle path through Denbies Wine Estate is stunning. It snakes up through the vines opposite Box Hill and delivers views of England’s largest vineyard from the summit. Starting from The Ground Coffee Society in Putney, head to Epsom.