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Crouch Ridge Vineyard

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Crouch Ridge Vineyard

Crouch Ridge Estate is a family-run vineyard on the River Crouch at Althorne in Essex, with a Wine Barn for tastings, food and wine to buy.

Ross and Samantha planted Crouch Ridge in 2010, overlooking the River Crouch in the village of Althorne. Both are fifth-generation farmers on land that has gone from a dairy herd to arable cereals to vines over that time. An oyster shack once sold oysters from the beds at Althorne Creek here too, and the estate's restaurant now pairs its own sparkling wine with oysters from the same creek.

Cellar door tastings

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The Wine Barn and its terrace, overlooking the vineyard and the River Crouch, are open for wine by the glass and self-guided tasting flights. More detailed guided tastings, led by a wine steward, are by reservation.

  • Bronze Self Guided 3 Wine Flight

    Self-guided3 winesStillfrom £17

  • Bronze+ Self Guided 5 Wine Flight

    Self-guided5 winesMixedfrom £32

  • Silver Tasting for 2

    Guided3 winesStill£54

  • Gold Tasting for 2

    Guided5 winesMixed£80

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Address

Fambridge Road, Althorne, Althorne, CM3 6BZ

Getting there

Nearest station: Althorne (Essex) · 0.5 mi

Nearest major station: Hockley · 5.5 mi

Opening hours

1 March 2027 – 31 October 2027: 11:00–18:00

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Winery opening hours often vary, so it is always worth checking ahead if you are planning a visit.

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On-site dining

  • Wine Barn Café

    Fri–Sun · breakfast & lunch