Balfour Winery

Kent, UK

#96 The World's 50 Best Vineyard 2025

Set within 160 hectares of Kent countryside on a Tudor estate, Balfour’s winery (founded in 2004) not only offers vineyards for wandering through, but meadows, woods and orchards - you’ll see plenty of grapes, of course, but apples, oak trees, deer and maybe even some owls, too. You’re invited to roam unguided or to book onto one of the many tour options. Full estate tours run during the summer months, lasting two hours and including a tasting of six wines, with alternatives for winter. Monthly ‘Art and Wine Evenings’ exhibit works from the owners’ private collection and seasonal events abound, all introducing you the ever-growing collection of sparkling and now still wines. The premium option is a long, indulgent lunch revealing otherwise hidden parts of the grounds and limited edition wines, with private transfers.