Chet Valley Vineyard

Chet Valley Vineyard is a family run vineyard and winery 9 miles south of Norwich in South Norfolk. Owner and winemaker John Hemmant is married to Bridget who is an ophthalmic surgeon working in the NHS. The vineyard runs regular tours and wine tastings in the season from April until October when it is possible to visit either by booking a public tour on line through the website or by booking a private tour directly. The couple have a particular interest in helping those with disabilities due to loss of sight, hearing or sense of smell or taste or lack of mobility to enjoy the amazing sensory experiences offered by the vineyard and winery. The vineyard itself is in a beautiful location with a large expanse of land, fresh air and the smells and sounds of nature which surround those visiting our venue. The working winery is on the ground floor and part of the tour takes visitors through the winery, where the smells, sounds and sights are unique and exciting. Following the tour of the vineyard and the winery, John runs a tasting of his still and sparkling wines with samples of cheese and charcuterie to demonstrate the importance of food pairing in highlighting aromas and flavours. John has named his wines after the birds that visit the vineyard including Skylarks, Swifts, Redwing, Red Kites and also Siskin. Their birdsong can be heard as they fly overhead. The vineyard is immediately adjacent to the winery therefore readily accessible, and there is a parking space next to the cellar door for disabled and a slope from the parking space to the door to enable step free access. It is important to communicate your needs to John and Bridget when making your booking so they are able to ensure that they provide for your needs.