Wine Shop

As we emerge cautiously from COVID-19 lockdown, Here are the measures we have put in place for the safety of our staff and customers, in line with official guidance:

• Sales will take place from the entrance to the main Kent barn
• We will continue to follow social distancing measures
• Hand sanitiser will be available for use
• Frequent touch points and surfaces will be regularly cleaned throughout the day
• Staff will wear gloves and face covering
• Sorry - NO cash purchases
• Sorry - NO toilet facilities

Our Wine Shop at Chartham Vineyard is normally open on Saturdays - 10.30am to 5.30pm (but is currently closed due to Covid-19).

As you come into our traditional farm courtyard, you’ll find plenty of free parking.

Our shop, to the left, is in a charming former cow shed surrounded by a 17th century brick barn and ancient dovecote.

Here, you can buy our wine by the glass, bottle or case and you are welcome to a free taster before choosing.

We accept cards and contactless payments at the vineyard Wine Shop – sorry no cheques.

Collection/Delivery
All wines are available to take with you at the time of purchase, or if you don’t have transport we can arrange free delivery to your home if you:

• Spend £100 or more, or
• Buy 6 bottles or more and live within 6 miles of our vineyard.

We also offer a Reserve & Collect service, but this is temporarily suspended due to Covid-19.

Our Online Shop is open 24-7 and accepts a wide range of credit cards plus PayPal.

Delivery
We normally despatch orders the next working day using trusted carriers and sturdy recycled packaging. You will qualify for free delivery if you:

• Spend £100 or more, or
• Buy 6 bottles or more and live within 6 miles of our vineyard.

On the day of picking, our grapes are transported to Litmus Wines based at Denbies near Dorking, to be crushed and made into our wine.

Litmus Wines was established in 2008 by John Worontschak, joined later by Mike Florence and Matthieu Elzinga. As the name suggests, Litmus Wines is a catalyst for change.

John, the managing director has a most impressive reputation in winemaking and production consulting. Known as the ‘flying winemaker’ he is a consultant to winemakers globally as well as being chief winemaker at Denbies.

Matthieu joined the company in 2013 after managing the family wine estate in Muscadet. He also has considerable work experience in the Champagne region.

Mike worked in the wine industry in Adelaide before travelling in Europe and becoming manager of the International Wine Challenge. He joined Litmus in 2009 as General Manager. We feel we are in very good hands