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GRAPE EXPECTATIONS: Local winery reveals why it’s the perfect place to say ‘I do’
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ast month, owner and winemaker America Brewer hosted a socially distanced launch event at Oastbrook Estate in Robertsbridge, to show wedding planners, happy couples and wine friends how to celebrate a ‘new normal’ wedding – in an English vineyard. The morning began with guests taking part in a gentle yoga class around the stunning pool that overlooks the vines. Oastbrook’s Sparkling Rosé 2015 was later served alongside an array of canapés prepared by caterers Touchays and Wild and Free. Hosts America and Nick
Brewer took guests on small group tours, pointing out the different locations for licenced ceremonies around the 60-acre estate. Vows can be exchanged in a gazebo in the heart of the vineyard, under a floral archway amongst some of the 20,000 vines or in the Rivendellinspired tasting room, which has views through to Oastbrook’s future winery. Before the end of the special day, guests were treated to a Brazilian Samba show at the Cabana Bar next to Oastbrook’s beautiful vineyards. Oastbrook is now taking bookings for 2021 and beyond. Please contact info@oastbrook.com with enquiries.
Pictures by Boyd Visuals
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