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Albourne Estate |
Ambriel |
Beacon Down Vineyard |
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Early Sparking Wine producers were Peter Hall at Breaky Bottom and Stuart and Sandy Moss at Nyetimber. The majority of Sussex vineyards are based either on the chalk of the South Downs or on the greensands to the north. This major geological feature that runs through East and West Sussex has a significant calcareous influence on Sussex vineyards, providing ideal free draining soils for viticulture. In 2022 Sussex Wine was recognised as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Decanter story.
More Southern England producers:
Hampshire Wine Producers
Kent Wine Producers |
Coates & Seely (est. 2008)
Established: 2010
Albourne Farm
Shaves Wood Lane
Albourne
West Sussex
BN6 9DX map
01273 831 222
Owners: Alison & Nick
Acreage: 30
Wines: sparkling wines, white and red still wines, English Vermouth.
Winemaker: Alison Nightingale
Tours & tastings: from April
Nearby: Beacon Down
Travel: Off A22 (London-Eastbourne)
albourneestate.co.uk
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Ambriel Established: 2008
Redfold Vineyards
Nutbourne Lane
Pulborough
West Sussex
RH20 2HS map
01798 813 657
Owners: Charles & Wendy Outhwaite
The Story
Acreage: 23
Wines: Cuvee, Rose
Nearby: Nutbourne
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Beacon Down Vineyard
Established: 2015
Browns Lane
Heathfield
East Sussex
TN21 0QJ map
07870 851 138
Owners: Paul & Alice
The Story
Acreage: 18
Wines: Blanc de Blancs, Rose, Reisling
Winemakers: Paul & Alice
Tours & tastings: yes
Nearby: Albourne Estate
Travel: Off A22 (London-Eastbourne)
beacondown.co.uk
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Black Dog Hill Vineyard |
Bluebell Vineyard Estates |
Bolney Estate |
Breaky Bottom |
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Black Dog Hill Vineyard
Established: 2007
Clayes,
Underhill Lane,
Westmeston,
East Sussex,
BN6 8XG map
07710 572 974
Owners: Nolan family
Acreage: 12
Wines: Blanc de Blancs, Rose, Cuvee
Winemaker: Dermot Segrue
Online shop
blackdoghillvineyard.com
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Bluebell Vineyard Estates
Established: 2005
Glenmore Farm,
Slider's Lane,
Furner's Green,
East Sussex,
TN22 3RU map
01825 791561
Owners: Tay family
The Story
Acreage: nearly 100
Wines: Hindleap (ESW)
Winemaker: Kevin Sutherland
Tours & tastings: yes
Travel: Off A22 (London-Eastbourne)
bluebellvineyard.org
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Bolney Estate
Established: 1972
Foxhole Lane
Bolney
West Sussex
RH17 5NB map
01444 711 722
Owners: Friexenet Copestick (2022)
The Story
Acreage: 104
Wines: sparkling and still wines
Winemaker: Sam Linter
Tours & tastings: yes
Travel: off A23 (London-Brighton)
bolneywineestate.com
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Breaky Bottom
Established: 1974
White Way
Rodmell
East Sussex,
BN7 3EX map
01273 476427
Owner/winemaker: Peter Hall
The Story
Acreage: 6 acres
Wines: Cuvee (Seyval Blanc or Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier)
Film (4:34)
Visiting: appointment only (for purchases)
breakybottom.co.uk
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Carr Taylor |
Charles Palmer |
Court Gardens Farm |
Fox & Fox |
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Carr Taylor
Established: 1971
Wheel Lane
Westfield
Hastings,
East Sussex
TN35 4SG map
01424 752501
Owners: David and Linda
40 Years of Sparkling Wine
Acreage: 37
Wines: still & sparkling wines
Tours & tastings: yes
Nearby: Charles Palmer
Travel: Off A21 (London-Hastings)
carr-taylor.co.uk |
Charles Palmer
Established: 2006
Wickham Manor
Wickham Rock Lane
Winchelsea
East Sussex
TN36 4AG map
01797 226 216
Owners: Charles & Sally Palmer
The Story
Acreage: 35
Wines: Blanc de Blancs, Rose, Cuvee
Winemakers: Charles & Robert
Tours & tastings: yes
Accommodation: Wickham Manor
Nearby: Carr Taylor
charlespalmer-vineyards.co.uk |
Court Gardens Farm
Established: 2005
Orchard Lane
Ditchling
East Sussex
BN6 8TH map
01273 844 479
Owners: Howard and Jenny Corney
The Story
Acreage: 17
Wines: Still & sparkling
Winemaker: Howard and Jenny Corney
Tours & tastings: yes
Nearby: Ridgeview
Travel: Travel: off A23 (London-Brighton)
courtgarden.com
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Established: 2004
Hobdens vineyard,
Mayfield
East Sussex
Visits by appointment
Owners: Jonica & Gerald Fox
The Story
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Henners Vineyard |
Hidden Spring |
Hoffman & Rathbone |
Kingscote Vineyards |
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Established: 2007
Church Road,
Herstmonceux
East Sussex,
BN27 1RJ map
Founder: Lawrence Warr
The Story
Owners: Boutinot (since 2016)
Acreage: 7
Wines: English Sparkling Wine & Still Wines
Location: Above Pevensey Levels
Open: Thurs-Sun
Accommodation: Old Forge Hotel
henners.com
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Established: 1986
Vines Cross Road,
Horam,
Heathfield,
East Sussex,
TN21 0HG map
Founders: David McNally and Chris Phipps
The Story
Owners: Richard and Sara Asman (since 2022)
Acreage: 14
Wines:
Location:
Wine shop
hiddenspring.co.uk
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Established: 2009
New House Winery,
Mountfield,
East Sussex,
TN32 5JP
Owners: Ulrich Hoffmann & Birgit Rathbone
The Story 1 The Story 2
Open: by appointment
hoffmannandrathbone.co.uk
Nearby: Mountfield Estate |
Established: 2011
Mill Place Farm,
Vowels Lane,
East Grinstead,
East Sussex,
RH19 4LG map
CEO: Gary Smith
The Story
Acreage: 70
Wines:
Location:
Accommodation: 2-bed coach house
kingscoteestate.com
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Mountfield Estate |
Nutbourne Vineyards |
Nyetimber Vineyards |
Off The Line |
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Established: 2012
Mountfield Court,
Mountfield,
East Sussex,
TN32 5JP map
Owners: Lucinda & Simon Fraser
The Story
Winemaker: Ulrich Hoffmann
Acreage: 60
Wines: English Sparkling Wine & Still Wines
Location: off A21 near Battle.
Winery.
Tasting Room
mountfieldwinery.com
Nearby: Hoffman & Rathbone, Sedlescombe
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Established: 1980
Gay Street,
Pulborough,
West Sussex,
RH20 2HH map
Owners: Gladwin family
The Story
Acreage:
Wines:
Location:
Open:
nutbournevineyards.com
Nearby: Ambriel, Wiston |
Established: 1986
Gay Street,
West Chiltington
West Sussex
RH20 2HH
Pioneers of English Sparkling Wine
Founders: Stuart & Sandy Moss
The Story
Current owner: Eric Heerema
Winemakers: Cherie Springs & Brad Greatrix
Acreage: 370
Wines: ESW
Location:
Open:
nyetimber.com
Nearby: Ridgeview |
Established 2014
North Street
Hellingly
East Sussex
BN27 4EA map
(just off The Cuckoo Line path)
Founders: Anne-Marie Tynan & Kristina Studzinski
Owners: Rachel Nicol & Rohen Cardle (since 2025).
The Story
Acreage: 32
Location: The Weald (off A267)
Wines: English Sparkling & Still Wines
Open: May onwards.
Winery
offthelinevineyard.com
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Oastbrook Estate Vineyard |
Oxney Vineyard |
Plumpton Estate |
Poynings Grange Vineyard |
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Established: 2018
Junction Road,
Bodiam,
Robertsbridge,
East Sussex,
TN32 5XA map
Owners: Nick & America
The Story
Acreage: 15
Wines: Still & Sparkling Wines.
Location: Rother Valley
Winery.
Accommodation: Hobbit houses!
oastbrook.com
Nearby: Mountfield
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Established: 2012
Hobbs Lane,
Rye,
East Sussex,
TN31 6TU map
Owner: Kristin Syltevik
The Story
Acreage: 35
Wines:
Location:
Open:
Accommodation: Long Barn
oxneyestate.com
Nearby: Tillingham |
Plumpton College (est. 1926)
Wales Farm Lane,
Plumpton,
East Sussex,
BN7 3AS map
Acreage:
Wines:
Location: South Downs
Open:
plumpton.ac.uk/wine-division
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Established: 2010
Poynings Grange Farm,
Poynings,
West Sussex,
BN45 7AW map
Owners: Rupert & Esme Crowther
Acreage:
Wines:
Location: South Downs
Accommodation: Glamping & Flint barns.
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Rathfinny Wine Estate |
Ridgeview Wine Estate |
Sedlescombe Organic |
Stopham Vineyard |
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Established: 2010
Alfriston,
East Sussex,
BN26 5TU map
Owners: Mark & Sarah Driver
Features: 2022 2023
Film (2023)
Acreage: 230
Location: South Downs
Wines: English Sparkling & Still Wines.
Winery
Restaurants: Two
Accommodation: Flint Barns
rathfinnyestate.com
Nearby: Henners
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Established: 1994
Ditchling Common,
Fragbarrow Lane,
West Sussex,
BN6 8TP map
The Story
Founders: Mike Roberts (1943-2014) & Chris Roberts
CEO: Tamara Roberts
Acreage: 275
Location:
Wines: English Sparkling & Still Wines
Winery.
ridgeview.co.uk
Nearby: Court Gardens
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Established: 1979
Hawkhurst Road,
Sedlescombe,
Robertsbridge,
East Sussex,
TN32 5SA map
Founder: Roy Cook
Owner: South East Wineries (MDCV)
Acreage: 22
Location: Off A21
Wines: Organic still wines
Open: 7 days a week
Cafe Bar & Kitchen.
Accommodation: The Nest
sedlescombeorganic.com
Nearby: Mountfield Estate
For Sale: Savills |
Established: 2007
Stopham,
Pulborough,
West Sussex,
RH20 1EG map
Owner: Tom Bartlett
The Story
Acreage: 15
Location: near South Downs
Tours: Sat 11:00 & 14:00 (April-Sept)
Wines: English Sparkling & Still Wines
Winery
Online sales
stophamvineyard.co.uk
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Tickerage |
Tillingham |
Tinwood Estate |
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Established: 2006
Bee Tree Vineyard
South Road
Wivelsfield Green
Hayward Heath
RH17 7QS map
Owner: Dermot Sugrue
Acreage: 27 (several sites)
Wines: English Sparkling & Still Wines
Winery
Decanter feature
The Buyer 2024
sugruesouthdowns.com
Nearby: Plumpton Estate
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Established: 2007
Blackboys Vineyard
Tickerage Lane,
Uckfield,
East Sussex,
TN22 5LT
Owners: Anthony & Zena Budd
The Story
Acreage: 5
Wines: English Sparkling & Still Wines
Tour: 4 open days a year
Travel: Off A22 (Purley-Eastbourne)
tickeragewine.co.uk |
Established: 2016
Dew Farm
Dew Lane
Peasmarsh,
East Sussex,
TN31 6XD map
Owner: Viscount Davenport
Winemaker: Ben Walgate (2016-2022)
Acreage: 70
2020 feature
2024 feature
Restaurant: Michelin Green Star book
Accommodation: 11 rooms in converted hop barn plus 2 bell tents.
tillingham.com |
Established: 2007
Tinwood Lane
Chichester
West Sussex
PO18 0NE map
Owners: Tucker family (also own 25% of Ridgeview.)
The Story
Acreage: 110
Location: South Downs (near Goodwood Racecourse)
Wines: English Sparkling Wines
Kitchen
Winery
Accommodation: Lodges
tinwoodestate.com
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Upperton |
Winston |
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Established: 2005
Upperton Farm,
Tillington,
Petworth,
West Sussex,
GU28 0RD map
Owner: Andy Rogers
The Story
Acreage: 40
Location: South Downs (near Petworth)
Wines: English Sparkling Wines
Shop (Fri-Sat)
uppertonvineyards.co.uk |
Established: 2006
North Farm,
London Road
Washington,
West Sussex,
RH20 4BB map
Owners: Goring family
Decanter feature
Features: 2019 2024
Films: 2020 2020 2022
Acreage: 37
Wines: English Sparkling & Still Wines
Previous winemaker: Dermot Segrue (2008-2022)
Current winemaker: Marcus & Megan
Winery
Accommodation: Pump House cottage
Restaurant: Chalk
Location: South Downs
Travel: off A24
wistonestate.com
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