Tour and Tasting at La Mare Estate, Jersey

Overview

Explore the flavours of Jersey during a private tour of the island's only operating vineyard and distillery. Accompanied by a guide, you will discover the estate's history, the grape varieties grown on-site, and the winemaking process. The tour takes you behind the scenes of the cellar for a tasting of award-winning wines, including white, rosé, and red varieties. You will also visit the distillery to see the Cognac Charentais still used to craft the estate's spirits. The experience includes a tasting of Jersey Cream Liqueur served in chocolate toast cups, as well as samples of homemade chocolate, fudge, and Jersey black butter. Children are welcome: entry is free for those under 10, and older children receive apple juice, a treat, and an activity pack.

Itinerary

1. La Mare Wine Estate Jersey

   Our Classic Guided Tour & Tasting Experience will give you behind the scenes access to our winery, distillery, chocolate kitchen and food production areas. Your experience will begin with a sample tasting of our Branchage cider & introduction to the history of the estate while enjoying the breathtaking views of our vineyards. Inside the winery you will have the opportunity to sample three of our wines and learn about the life of a Jersey vine throughout the year from grape to glass. In our bottling room enjoy a refreshing taste of our award-winning Branchage Prestige Sparkling Dry Méthode Traditionnelle Fine Cider. You will then visit our authentic working Cognac-Style Distillery where you will find out how we distill our unique Jersey Cream Liqueur and enjoy a tasting. You will see where we make our very own genuine Jersey fudge, biscuits and preserves, including our famous Jersey Black Butter and sample some traditional Jersey treats.

   · 1 h· Admission included

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What to know before you go

• Special needs child seats available.
• Not recommended for travellers with cardiovascular problems.
• Assistance animals allowed.
• Public transport available nearby.
• Prams or pushchairs permitted for infants and young children.
• Fully wheelchair accessible.
• Wheelchair access available.
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels.
• Alcoholic drinks are served only to guests aged 18 and over; minors will be served non-alcoholic beverages.
• Confirmation is received immediately upon booking.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure date.

• Cancellations up to 1 day before are 100% refundable.
• No refund available on the day of departure.

Who is it for?

• Wine and spirits enthusiasts
• Families with children
• People with reduced mobility

What makes it different

• Private tour of Jersey's only operating vineyard and distillery
• Tasting combining award-winning wines, liqueur, and homemade chocolates

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Product code: 456590P2

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