It takes a lifetime to begin to understand the tapestry that is Italian Wine and culture. Morrish & Banham will explore two of the most exciting and prominent wine regions of Southern Italy.

The wines of Vesevo & Fantini are delicious and an ever present with M&B!

Jennie Russell of Liberty Wines will help you discover these little know stars.

Tickets are £25pp and can be purchased online or in-store

The delicious wine of Vesevo & Fantini are the brainchild of the wonderful Valentine Sciotto.

Valentine genius is for identifying excellent vineyard sites across Italy but particularly in the regions of Campania and Puglia.

Valentine works with vineyard owners to create the very best fruit which he in turn makes into the very best wine and his passion is for local and indigenous varieties.

He has created a wonderful range of characterful reds and whites such as Negroamoro, Falanghina and Greco di Tufo for you to enjoy.

What to expect

• Aperitif on arrival
• Learn top tasting tips!
• Jennie will guide you guide us through these terrific wines
• Wines tasted will be offered at a 10% discount to purchase

It takes a lifetime to begin to understand the tapestry that is Italian Wine and culture. Morrish & Banham will explore two of the most exciting and prominent wine regions of Southern Italy.

The wines of Vesevo & Fantini are delicious and an ever present with M&B!

Jennie Russell of Liberty Wines will help you discover these little know stars.

Tickets are £25pp and can be purchased online or in-store

The delicious wine of Vesevo & Fantini are the brainchild of the wonderful Valentine Sciotto.

Valentine genius is for identifying excellent vineyard sites across Italy but particularly in the regions of Campania and Puglia.

Valentine works with vineyard owners to create the very best fruit which he in turn makes into the very best wine and his passion is for local and indigenous varieties.

He has created a wonderful range of characterful reds and whites such as Negroamoro, Falanghina and Greco di Tufo for you to enjoy.

What to expect

• Aperitif on arrival
• Learn top tasting tips!
• Jennie will guide you guide us through these terrific wines
• Wines tasted will be offered at a 10% discount to purchase

Autumn is a bountiful season for foraged food. To celebrate the season of fruitfulness, we invite you to join us at our cellar door for a foraging talk and tasting with local company Found & Fine.

Foraging experts and chefs Neal & Catriona Chainey of Found & Fine will talk you through a selection of locally foraged ingredients to include seabuckthorn, samphire, porcini mushrooms and elderberries. You will learn where best to find them, how to prepare or preserve them, as well as tasty recipe ideas.

You will then get to enjoy the flavour of these foraged foods in the form of six canapes prepared by Neal & Catriona such as venison carpaccio with pickled elderberry and trout tartar croustade with sea buckthorn. Along with the canapes you will be served a glass of Furleigh sparkling and still wine to compliment the food.

Tickets: £50 pp, booking essential . To book your place visit www.furleighestate.co.uk

It is with pleasure that Morrish & Banham invite you to this tasting evening, where they will be joined by Fiona McLaughlin of Berkmann Wine Cellars, who will guide you through a fascinating range of wines, that capture the pioneering spirit of Morandé.

Of all the producers Mark Banham encountered on his trip to Chile, Morandé were the stand out ones!

Fiona McLaughlin will guides you through these stellar wine of South America from 7pm to 9pm.

Tickets can be purchased online or in-store. £25pp

Chile has long been known for relatively inexpensive, but undeniably appealing table wines. The modern day wine scene however, is more exciting than ever. Pioneering producers like Morandé, are driven by a search for quality and adventure. Their winemaking philosophy is guided by seeking the right terroir for each grape variety. Working with old bush vines, unconventional grape varieties in the heart of the Casablanca Valley and beyond, they have captured the attention of wine-lovers the world over.

In just its fourth year operating, Morandé was awarded the prestigious ‘Winery of the Year’ by the Wine Enthusiast Magazine.

The range of wines, right from the entry-level to flagship, provide unbelievable quality and value for money.

What to expect

Aperitif on arrival

Learn top tasting tips!

Wines tasted will be offered at a 10% discount to purchase

It is with pleasure that Morrish & Banham invite you to this tasting evening, where they will be joined by Fiona McLaughlin of Berkmann Wine Cellars, who will guide you through a fascinating range of wines, that capture the pioneering spirit of Morandé.

Of all the producers Mark Banham encountered on his trip to Chile, Morandé were the stand out ones!

Fiona McLaughlin will guides you through these stellar wine of South America from 7pm to 9pm.

Tickets can be purchased online or in-store. £25pp

Chile has long been known for relatively inexpensive, but undeniably appealing table wines. The modern day wine scene however, is more exciting than ever. Pioneering producers like Morandé, are driven by a search for quality and adventure. Their winemaking philosophy is guided by seeking the right terroir for each grape variety. Working with old bush vines, unconventional grape varieties in the heart of the Casablanca Valley and beyond, they have captured the attention of wine-lovers the world over.

In just its fourth year operating, Morandé was awarded the prestigious ‘Winery of the Year’ by the Wine Enthusiast Magazine.

The range of wines, right from the entry-level to flagship, provide unbelievable quality and value for money.

What to expect

Aperitif on arrival

Learn top tasting tips!

Wines tasted will be offered at a 10% discount to purchase

Join the Morrish & Banham Team and friends from the trade for their Annual & exceptional tasting!

Tickets can be purchased online – £10pp

Join them for a terrific, informal, walk around wine tasting to discover many wines, spirits and Christmas gifts.

The M&B team, together with friends from the wine trade will host a series of tables with a broad selection of our wines for you to explore.

They will provide you with a glass and a list of all the wines. You can stroll between tables and taste as many wines, fizz, ports, sherries, gins as you wish.

The perfect opportunity to taste many of our hand selected wines and order in time for Christmas!

Orders can be placed on the night.

Join the Morrish & Banham Team and friends from the trade for their Annual & exceptional tasting!

Tickets can be purchased online – £10pp

Join them for a terrific, informal, walk around wine tasting to discover many wines, spirits and Christmas gifts.

The M&B team, together with friends from the wine trade will host a series of tables with a broad selection of our wines for you to explore.

They will provide you with a glass and a list of all the wines. You can stroll between tables and taste as many wines, fizz, ports, sherries, gins as you wish.

The perfect opportunity to taste many of our hand selected wines and order in time for Christmas!

Orders can be placed on the night.

Feast mode activated!

The Dorset Food & Drink Christmas Fair is back at Athelhampton House for 2023!
We’re making our lists and checking them twice to make sure we’ve got all the ingredients for a cracking line up of Dorset food, drink, artists, and makers, to bring you a weekend of festive shopping and gift inspirations.

Come rain or shine, we’ll be pleased to welcome you. Plenty of parking and most of the stalls are under cover in the event marquee or in the house.

Join us on:
Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 November from 10am – 3pm at Athelhampton House as we bring you a superb mix of local producers and makers.

Follow the AA road signs, and you’ll be sure to find us at this beautiful Dorset Tudor Manor House. It’s a photographer’s dream, so don’t forget your camera!

Book via the Athelhampton website and take advantage of early bird tickets! Sat 25 Nov or Sun 26 Nov.
This way it gives us a better idea of how many people are coming, so our lovely stallholders have enough goodies for you.

Some tickets will be available on the gate over the weekend, but this is not guaranteed.

What to expect
Shopping small is BIG for local businesses, where you can discover unique gifts. So whether it’s local cheese, funky craft ales, seasonal treats, chocolate, wine, or something made by talented artisans -there are plenty of stocking fillers, so you can shop small or large depending on your budget.

Plus, it’s a great way to support your local producers and makers – many with multi award winning products! Keep it local, and get to know the people who make, bake, brew, cook, farm, fish, sew, grow, craft, and create lovely things.

Festive tipples include wine, cider, beer, spirits, cocktails, ginger-based cordials, and liqueurs. Hot food, cheese, game, locally reared fresh meat, chocolate, coffee beans, tableware, honey, handmade soaps, preserves, chutney.

Spicy sauces, pies, biscuits, mince pies, artisan jewellery, glass art, local photography, art cards, paintings, charcuterie, cakes, Christmas puds, chef knife sets, artisan bread, traditional Dorset bakes, oils and spices, and our festive coffee bars.

The main part of the Christmas Fair is held inside a festive marquee on the west lawn, and whilst we’re brimming with seasonal cheer and excitement, we understand that mobility can be a concern.

The marquee layout may pose some challenges for mobility scooters and wheelchairs – its a carpeted surface covering the grass. But we’re here to lend a helping hand where we can.
Rest assured, we are committed to making this event as inclusive as possible, with accessible routes and assistance, to ensure everyone can enjoy attending.

Most stall holders accept card payments, but Wi-Fi can sometimes be a bit slow, and we don’t want you to miss a purchase, so cash is always welcomed!

Athelhampton House Café will be selling snacks and hot drinks. The House will be closed for full viewing during this event, but you will still be able to go inside and shop for local goodies, as we’ll have more stallholders in there!

However, some of the Garden will be open, so you’ll be able to explore and enjoy the autumn and winter colours.

Last admissions 2.30pm.

It’ll be great to see you!

We’ll confirm our festive line up a bit nearer the date, so secure your spot now and be part of a magical weekend filled with gourmet delights, unique crafts, and festive inspirations.

Get into the festive mood, with a wines for Christmas tasting with fizz, rich reds and something sweet!

Tickets can be purchased online. £25pp