Eat, DRINK and be merry at Christmas! Below are the details of local drinks suppliers (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) in the local area:

COTTONWORTH 

Cottonworth uses traditional methods and focuses on producing high quality English sparkling wine from the three classic varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. It is absolutely delicious and well worth stocking up well in time before Christmas (well actually, all year round!!). Their shop in Cottonworth (at the bottom of Wherwell) will be open until the 22nd of December for orders and collections but you can also call through an order on  01264 860 531 in advance. Large orders can be delivered locally by arrangement.

DANEBURY VINEYARDS

Danebury Vineyards is a family owned boutique vineyard nestled on the chalk slopes of Hampshire with a tradition of producing award winning English sparkling and still white wine. You can order online or over the phone and collect in person by arrangement.

TEST VALLEY GIN

Test Valley Gin is carefully infused with home grown fresh herbs in small batches on the banks of the Test. It’s local, subtle and fabulous! A great Christmas Gift for Gin lovers (or an ideal treat for self!).To order, call Test Valley Gin HQ on 01264 710768 or email Kate at kate.griffin@testvalleygin.co.uk

TURNER HARDY & CO

No Christmas is complete without a (medicinal?)Bloody Mary! Turner Hardy & Co Tomato juices are squeezed from Isle of Wight tomatoes that are hand-picked in small batches straight from the vine for the ultimate flavour. They are then properly spiced for the most sublime drinks. You can buy their juices online at http://www.turnerhardy.com 

UPHAM BREWERY

Why not buy in your bottles, boxes or firkins of beer from local Hampshire Brewery, Upham?

All the beers brewed at Upham Brewery have their own personality the Brewery has its very own bore hole on the brewery site. This means that the water they brew their lovely beers with is filtered through the chalky South Downs, making Upham beers unique and high in quality, flavour and consistency. You can call their dedicated order team on 01489 861383

PEABERRY COFFEE

Peaberry is a Hampshire based, family owned and run coffee business with deep roots in the local community. The business is centred around its core roasting operation, but also acts as the hub for a growing range of ethical, socially responsible coffee sourcing and distribution enterprises. You can buy all their delicious coffee as whole bean or custom ground, simply specify at the online checkout: https://peaberrycoffee.co.uk/collections/all-coffees

HILL FARM JUICE

Will Dobson is behind this family owned and run business, helped by a team of local staff.  Apple juice has been pressed at Hill Farm since the 1970’s as part of a substantial fruit farm supplying apples and pears to the supermarkets. Hill Farm is located in the South Downs National Park about 8 miles from Winchester; here there is a micro-climate which (conveniently) is beneficial to the growing of excellent apples and pears. You can order their juice online https://www.hillfarmjuice.co.uk