Hambledon Wine Estate sets October date for 2026 Harvest Party
Hambledon Wine Estate will hold its 2026 Harvest Party on Friday 16 October, with a £65 ticket and an optional new Grape to Glass tasting.
Hambledon Wine Estate has announced an evening Harvest Party for Friday 16 October, giving residents in the PO7 area an early look at how the vineyard plans to mark the close of its 2026 harvest.
The ticketed event is scheduled to run from 7pm to 11pm at the estate's restaurant in Hambledon. According to the organiser's event page, admission costs £65 per person and includes a glass of Blanc de Blancs on arrival, a harvest cocktail, roaming canapés and seasonal snacks, and live music from Carterello.
What is new this year
For 2026, Hambledon is also offering an optional “Grape to Glass” tasting alongside the main party. The add-on costs £20 per person and is due to run in either a 6pm or 7.30pm slot, lasting between 30 and 45 minutes.
The estate says the guided session will include three samples of finished wines, an explanation of the 2026 harvest and winemaking process, and the possibility of tasting base wines from a tank or barrel. Because the final element depends on activity at the working vineyard, residents should check the latest event details before booking if that is an important part of their visit.
The main event page says the evening will use an informal format, with no allocated seating and food circulating until about 9.30pm. It also notes that the detailed canapé and snack menu will be published nearer the date. Anyone with dietary requirements is advised to contact the events team in advance, as the organiser says it may not be able to accommodate every restriction.
Practical details for local visitors
The event is at Hambledon Wine Estate, East Street, Hambledon, Waterlooville, PO7 4RY. The business describes tickets as limited and directs customers to book through its website. Wine Club members are offered a 15% discount, although eligibility and current terms should be confirmed at the point of booking.
The event is centred on alcoholic drinks. Visitors should therefore plan a safe journey home and check directly with the venue about accessibility, age restrictions and any other arrangements not stated on the public event page before committing to a ticket.
This is a useful local diary date because it is a specific, time-limited event at a PO7 business and includes a newly introduced tasting experience, rather than a general promotion. Waterlooville.co has not attended the event or tested the food and drink, and this draft is not an endorsement.
Residents should recheck the date, times, inclusions, price and availability against Hambledon Wine Estate's Harvest Party page and official website.
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