Music and Events

Great wine, great vibes, and great events. Explore our calendar to see what’s happening at the winery, from live music and markets to tastings and more. Pick a date and come enjoy it with us.

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Laura & Co. Jazz Presents

Sunday Jazz

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Laura & Co Jazz will be performing live, providing the perfect soundtrack for a relaxed Sunday afternoon. Our breakfast menu is served from 10 am to 12 pm, Lunch is served 12pm to 4pm, so come early to enjoy a delicious meal before settling in for some smooth, soulful jazz.

Great food, live jazz, and a relaxed Sunday atmosphere—the perfect way to unwind and catch up with friends!

Check the calendar below to see which performers are scheduled each week.
Details of the Musicians booked in will be released on a monthly basis.

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Art in June
5th - 21st June
Art in June returns to the Barn this June, bringing a fresh exhibit to explore throughout the month. Come and see an exciting collection of works by seven talented artists while enjoying the winery’s bar and kitchen.
Exhibition Details
• Dates: 5th – 21st June, 11am - 6pm (Wednesday to Friday), 10am - 6pm (weekends).
• Admission: Free, with free parking. • Updates: www.artinjune.org and artists’ social media pages.

Artists Exhibiting are: Lisa Ryszkowska, Dione McKenna, Hazel Kilburn, Jane Bridger, Sally Seal, Elizabeth Moore & Kevin Bassett
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14 June

Aleph Aguiar
1-3pm
Aleph is an international musician and composer, originally from Venezuela. To date, Aleph has released two albums of Afro-Venezuelan Jazz, ‘Pataruco’ (2015) and ‘Maku’ (2017). Aleph’s latest album, entitled ‘Lunchtime’, continues to explore these musical roots whilst encompassing a
broader range of jazz influences, reflecting his diverse career.
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21 June

Father's Day
from 11.30am
Celebrate Father’s Day with us and make it a day to remember!

As a special treat, all dads will receive a complimentary glass of Mereworth Sparkling Wine on arrival. Plus, children under 10 years old can enjoy a free pizza, making it the perfect occasion for the whole family to come together.
Join us for great food, great company, and a well-deserved celebration of all the amazing dads out there.

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21 June

Laura Lawton
1-3pm
Father's Day
Laura was classically trained at The Guildhall School of Music in London and focussed her earlier years on opera, before switching over permanently to indulge her passion for singing jazz.
With her very distinctive tone, Laura enjoys performing a wonderful mix of jazz standards recorded over the years by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday, Peggy Lee, Etta James, Nina Simone and many more . Anything from ‘Fly Me To The Moon’, to some Latin jazz with ‘Girl From Ipanema’ plus some beautiful, less widely recognised, jazz pieces like ‘I Fall In Love Too Easily’ and ‘Desafinado’.
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25 June

Supper Club
6pm - 9pm
Five Courses. Four Kent Wines. One Unforgettable Evening.

Celebrate English Wine Week at Mereworth.

Join us on Thursday 25th June for an exclusive Supper Club featuring a seasonal five-course menu paired with four local Kent wines for £75 per person.

Gather around the table, meet fellow wine lovers and enjoy an evening of exceptional food, wine and conversation.

Limited availability. Advance booking recommended.
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26 June

ENglish Wine week Vineyard tours
11.30am & 1.30pm
Join us in the Wateringbury vineyard for a relaxed tour with winemaker Scott Gebbie. He will walk you through the essentials, from the equipment used in the vineyard to the day-to-day viticulture practices.
Enjoy a glass of Mereworth Sparkling wine as you stroll through the vines and learn about our grapes, soil, and seasonal work.

Book this exclusive experience either at 11.30am or 1.30pm for £15 pp which includes a glass of Mereworth White From White 2022, Pink 2022 or White From Black.
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28 June

John Harriman
1-3pm
John Harriman is a critically acclaimed pianist and composer in Jazz and Latin genres. He now performs widely in a variety of Jazz groups and line ups in the UK and abroad. John is the founder of leading Afro-Cuban Jazz Group Heads South, winner of the Jazz Services National Touring Forum award.
“Impeccable musicianship” The Times
“Fine jazz…excellent piano…well worth seeing” The Gig Guide.

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3 July
Sparkling Wine Masterclass
7pm - 9pm
Join us on Friday 3rd July for an evening dedicated to all things sparkling. We’ll be taking your taste buds on a journey around the globe, exploring some of the finest sparkling wines the winemaking world has to offer.
The event will be hosted 7pm - 9pm, tickets are £45 per person (£40 pp for members) and include:
- A glass of Mereworth Pink 2022 on arrival
- A guided tasting of five exquisite sparkling wines
- A delicious charcuterie and cheese board carefully selected to complement the wines
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5 July

Aleph Aguiar
1-3pm
Aleph is an international musician and composer, originally from Venezuela. To date, Aleph has released two albums of Afro-Venezuelan Jazz, ‘Pataruco’ (2015) and ‘Maku’ (2017). Aleph’s latest album, entitled ‘Lunchtime’, continues to explore these musical roots whilst encompassing a
broader range of jazz influences, reflecting his diverse career.
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12 July

Laura Lawton
1-3pm
Laura was classically trained at The Guildhall School of Music in London and focussed her earlier years on opera, before switching over permanently to indulge her passion for singing jazz.
With her very distinctive tone, Laura enjoys performing a wonderful mix of jazz standards recorded over the years by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday, Peggy Lee, Etta James, Nina Simone and many more . Anything from ‘Fly Me To The Moon’, to some Latin jazz with ‘Girl From Ipanema’ plus some beautiful, less widely recognised, jazz pieces like ‘I Fall In Love Too Easily’ and ‘Desafinado’.
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19 July

Paul Malsom
1-3pm
In the last few years Paul has developed a style that makes extensive and effective use of a loop station as well as playing electric guitars in bands, particularly his own Trio.
Paul's solo performances are highly virtuosic, imaginative and expressive. Combined with his natural and humorous rapport with his audience.
"Expressive, fluent, varied and thoughtful – this is nice stuff!" – John Etheridge
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26 July

Nina Clark
1-3pm
Nina Clark is a jazz vocalist with a passion for melodic performance, whose recent album was supported by Arts Council England. A respected songwriter, Nina’s vocalese of John Scofield’s “Jeep on 35” was arranged for the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra and sung by Grammy award winning jazz vocalist Kurt Elling, whose quartet Clark performed with at Chicago’s famed Green Mill Cocktail Lounge.
Nina has performed in clubs, festivals and events around the UK, the US, Dubai, Europe and New Zealand. Storied music biographer Lesley Ann Jones wrote of Nina “she conjures songs both mellifluous and punchy which she delivers with charm and wit”.

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