A HAMPSHIRE vineyard has opened a new wine barn near Alresford.

Raimes Vineyard has opened a new wine-tasting barn on Broad Lane, Hinton Ampner.

Open Thursdays to Saturdays from 11am, the barn features both indoor and outdoor seating, and is able to accommodate both large and small groups. The vineyard is also offering tours as well as guided tastings, which offer a mini masterclass on wine aromas, flavours and wine making decisions.

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Raimes owner Augusta Raimes said: “It has been a big and exciting step for us, and we are delighted with the new Tasting Barn in its new home among the vines.

“The investment in the new barn has started a new chapter for our vineyard. One that firmly embeds our commitment and vision for the future development of the English Wine Industry.”

The opening of the barn comes as Raines celebrates the critical success of its 2018 Classic and 2018 Vintage Rose wines. The 2018 Classic achieved 95 points and gold medals from both the wine magazine Decanter and The International Wine and Spirit Competition.