{"product_id":"meet-the-makers-flint-vineyard-norfolk-thursday-9th-july-2026-vg-shop-floor-7pm","title":"Meet the makers: Flint Vineyard, Norfolk \/\/ Thursday 9th July 2026 \/\/ VG Shop Floor \/\/ 7pm","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"187\"\u003eIf you've ever dismissed English wine as a bit of a novelty, Flint Vineyard might just change your mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"632\"\u003eJoin us as we welcome Dan Kirby of Flint Vineyard, for an evening exploring one of the most innovative wineries in the country. Based on the Norfolk and Suffolk border, Flint has earned a cult following for wines that are precise and packed with personality. Their Bacchus has become something of a benchmark for the grape, while their Silex and 'Charmat' sparkling wines continue to raise the bar for English wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"880\"\u003eBen Witchell, founder and winemaker, journey into wine is an unusual one. After leaving a career in technology to study winemaking and gain experience in France, he returned home with a clear vision: to create world class wines that reflect the unique character of East Anglia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eWe'll taste through a range of Flint wines while hearing the story behind the vineyard, their approach to winemaking, and why this corner of England is proving so well suited to producing exceptional wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003eWhether you're already flying the flag for English wine or simply curious to see what all the fuss is about, this promises to be a fascinating evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1314\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAs always, cheese, charcuterie and plenty of wine chat included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1314\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThursday 9th July 2026\u003cbr\u003eShop Floor\u003cbr\u003e7pm - 9pm (ish)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vino Gusto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57141201961335,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0505\/8127\/4821\/files\/flintvineyard_27712470-9346-4326-80b5-c747483a5523.png?v=1780410671","url":"https:\/\/vinogusto.co.uk\/products\/meet-the-makers-flint-vineyard-norfolk-thursday-9th-july-2026-vg-shop-floor-7pm","provider":"Vino Gusto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}