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Sussex vineyards & wineries

The independent guide to the producers of England's protected wine region, what they make, what they've won, and where to find them. From the famous names to the hidden gems open by appointment only.

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West Sussex

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Tinwood Estate
Halnaker, Chichester

Tinwood Estate

SparklingTours dailyStay

Wines: Brut, Blanc de Blancs, Rosé (sparkling)

Awards
  • IWC & IWSC Golds
  • English Vineyard of the Year 2023

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Ashling Park Estate
West Ashling, Chichester

Ashling Park Estate

SparklingRestaurantStayGin

Wines: Cuvée, Blanc de Blancs, Sparkling Rosé, Sparkling Red; Chardonnay, Bacchus, Pinot Noir (still)

Awards
  • Decanter Gold 2018
  • WineGB Trophies 2020/21
  • Pinot Noir 2022, WineGB Best in UK 2024

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Wiston Estate
Washington, Pulborough

Wiston Estate

SparklingRestaurant (Chalk)Tours

Wines: Brut NV, Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, Rosé, Library Collection (sparkling)

Awards
  • WineGB Winery of the Year (×6)
  • IWC 2024 Best English Sparkling Trophy
  • Decanter 2019 Best in Show

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Roebuck Estates
Tillington, Petworth

Roebuck Estates

SparklingToursWine bar

Wines: Classic Cuvée, Rosé de Noirs, Rosé Reserve, Blanc de Noirs, Rare Expressions (sparkling)

Awards
  • Decanter 2020 Best in Show + Platinum
  • IWC 2025 English Sparkling Rosé Trophy

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Nutbourne Vineyards
Pulborough / West Chiltington

Nutbourne Vineyards

StillSparklingCellar door

Wines: Sussex Reserve, Bacchus, Pinot Gris, Barrel-Fermented Chardonnay (still); Nutty Brut, Nutty Blush (sparkling)

Awards
  • UKVA & IWSC Golds (Bacchus, Sussex Reserve, Nutty Brut)

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Stopham Vineyard
Stopham, Pulborough

Stopham Vineyard

Still whiteTours

Wines: Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Bacchus, Auxerrois (still white); Sparkling

Awards
  • Pinot Gris, repeatedly Best English Still White, IEWA

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Albourne Estate
Albourne, Hassocks

Albourne Estate

StillSparklingVermouth

Wines: Bacchus, Sandstone Ridge Chardonnay, Sussex Rosé, Red Pinot Noir (still); Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs (sparkling); 40 Vermouth

Awards
  • UK Wine of the Year 2015 (Bacchus)
  • Sommelier Wine Awards 2019 Gold

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Bolney Wine Estate
Bolney, Haywards Heath

Bolney Wine Estate

SparklingRestaurantCaféShop daily

Wines: Bolney Bubbly, Blanc de Blancs, Cuvée Noir (sparkling); Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris (still); gin, vermouth

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Leonardslee Family Vineyards
Lower Beeding, Horsham

Leonardslee Family Vineyards

SparklingMichelin diningGardensHotel

Wines: Brut Reserve, Blanc de Blancs, Brut Rosé (sparkling, Rosé uses a UK-first dash of Pinotage)

Awards
  • WineGB 2025 Gold + Best Sustainable Wine Trophy (Brut Reserve 2021)

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Kinsbrook Vineyard
Thakeham, near Pulborough

Kinsbrook Vineyard

StillSparklingRestaurantFarm shop

Wines: KIN Sparkling White, White from White, Sparkling Rosé; ABC Oaked Chardonnay, Bacchus (still); NIMBY Pinot Noir (red)

Awards
  • London Wine Competition 2026, Double Gold + UK Wine of the Year

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Kingscote Estate
East Grinstead (Mid Sussex)

Kingscote Estate

StillSparklingCaféStay

Wines: Brut NV, Rosé Brut NV (sparkling); Bacchus, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc (still white)

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Highweald Wine Estate
Ansty, Haywards Heath

Highweald Wine Estate

SparklingStillGarden bar

Wines: Brut Reserve NV, Rosé NV, Blanc de Noir (sparkling); Wild Ferment Chardonnay, Ghyll Valley White (still)

Awards
  • IWC 2022, Gold + English Sparkling Trophy + Best Wine in First Year (Brut Reserve)

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Dillions Vineyard
Staplefield, Haywards Heath

Dillions Vineyard

StillTours

Wines: Bacchus (still white), Pinot Rosé (still rosé), Noir Pinot Noir (red)

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House Coren
The Haven, Billingshurst

House Coren

Sparkling (Charmat)Shop

Wines: Boco Brut, Boco Rosé (Charmat-method sparkling)

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Highdown Vineyard
Ferring, Worthing

Highdown Vineyard

SparklingStillEvents venue

Wines: Harvest Moonshine (sparkling), Briar Rose (sparkling rosé), South Down White (still)

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Digby Fine English
Arundel

Digby Fine English

SparklingTasting roomNégociant

Wines: Brut NV, Brut Reserve, Leander Pink Brut Rosé (sparkling). A blending house with a High Street cellar door.

Awards
  • Decanter Platinum 2018 & 2019

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Also in West Sussex: Fitz Wine (Worthing, Charmat sparkling) · Plumpton Estate (wine college, direct sales) · Abingworth (Thakeham) · Mannings Heath Golf & Wine (Horsham). Nyetimber, Upperton, Sugrue, Blackdown Ridge & Ambriel are listed under "Special places" below.

East Sussex

Open to visit

Ridgeview Wine Estate
Ditchling Common

Ridgeview Wine Estate

SparklingRestaurantTours

Wines: Bloomsbury, Cavendish, Fitzrovia Rosé, Blanc de Blancs, Oak Reserve, Red Reserve (sparkling); new still Chardonnay & Rosé

Awards
  • Decanter Best Global Sparkling 2010
  • IWSC Winemaker of the Year 2018
  • WineGB Pioneer Trophy 2023

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Rathfinny Wine Estate
Alfriston

Rathfinny Wine Estate

SparklingRestaurantsStayTours

Wines: Classic Cuvée, Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, Rosé (sparkling); Cradle Valley still range; Seven Sisters spirits

Awards
  • IWC 2023 Gold (Blanc de Blancs 2018)
  • most-awarded Sussex winery at IWC 2023

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Bluebell Vineyard Estates
Furner's Green, Uckfield

Bluebell Vineyard Estates

Sparkling (Hindleap)Still (Ashdown)Wine barStay

Wines: Hindleap Classic Cuvée, Rosé, Blanc de Blancs (sparkling); Ashdown Seyval, Ortega, Pinot Noir (still)

Awards
  • WineGB 2023 Trophy, Best Sparkling Rosé (Hindleap Rosé 2016)
  • 60+ awards

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Court Garden
Ditchling

Court Garden

SparklingStillTours

Wines: Classic Cuvée, Blanc de Noirs, Blanc de Blancs, Ditchling Quartet/Solo (sparkling); aromatic still whites; vermouth

Awards
  • IWC 2015 Best English Sparkling Trophy (Blanc de Blancs 2010)
  • multiple IWSC Golds

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Artelium Wine Estate
Streat, Hassocks

Artelium Wine Estate

SparklingStillKitchenArt

Wines: Curators Cuvée, Makers Rosé, Blank Canvas (sparkling); Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir Reserve (still)

Awards
  • WineGB 2022, Best Newcomer, Best Blanc de Blancs & Best Sparkling

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Oxney Organic Estate
Beckley, Rye

Oxney Organic Estate

OrganicSparklingStillTours

Wines: organic sparkling & still range. The UK's largest organic vineyard.

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Tillingham
Peasmarsh, near Rye

Tillingham

Natural wineRestaurantStay

Wines: rotating natural still, sparkling, pét-nat & skin-contact range. Winery, restaurant & 11 rooms.

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Oastbrook Estate
Bodiam, Robertsbridge

Oastbrook Estate

SparklingStillStayTours

Wines: Cuvée Brut, Brut Rosé (sparkling); Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir Reserve (still); orange

Awards
  • IEWA Gold & Best Still Wine
  • WineGB Gold

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Charles Palmer Vineyards
Winchelsea

Charles Palmer Vineyards

SparklingB&BTours

Wines: Classic Cuvée, Special Reserve, Rosé, Charmat (sparkling); still Pinot Noir

Awards
  • Decanter Platinum (Blanc de Blancs 2014)
  • Sommelier Wine Awards Gold

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Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard
Cripps Corner, Robertsbridge

Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard

OrganicCaféStay

Wines: Solaris, Pinot Auxerrois (organic still white); Regent (red); Pét-Nat (sparkling). England's oldest organic estate.

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Henners Vineyard
Herstmonceux

Henners Vineyard

SparklingStillCellar door

Wines: Brut NV, Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs (sparkling); Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir (still); gins & rum

Awards
  • Decanter 2022 Silver
  • Sustainable WineGB Gold 2025

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Hidden Spring Vineyard
Horam, Heathfield

Hidden Spring Vineyard

StillSparklingEvents

Wines: Bacchus, Bacchus Fumé, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris (still); Classic Cuvée, Blanc de Blancs (sparkling)

Awards
  • IEWA 2024, Gold (Classic Cuvée 2019)

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Beacon Down Vineyard
Cross in Hand, Heathfield

Beacon Down Vineyard

SparklingStillTours (summer)

Wines: Cuvée XXI, Blanc de Blancs, Rosé de Noirs (sparkling); Bacchus, Pinot Gris, Riesling (still)

Awards
  • Decanter 2024 Silver (Blanc de Blancs)
  • IEWA Silvers

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Off the Line Vineyard
Hellingly, Hailsham

Off the Line Vineyard

Rosé specialistWine barEvents

Wines: Hip Rosé, Dancing Dog, Dog Rosé (still rosé); The Lady of Charmat (sparkling)

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Carr Taylor
Westfield, Hastings

Carr Taylor

SparklingStillShop daily

Wines: Brut, Rosé, Demi Sec (sparkling); Bacchus, 1066 (still white)

Awards
  • Glass of Bubbly 2024 Silvers
  • 130+ historic awards

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Everflyht
Ditchling

Everflyht

SparklingTastings (wknd)

Wines: Cuvée Edition 3, Blanc de Noirs, Rosé de Saignée, Wylde (sparkling)

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Also in East Sussex: Mountfield Winery (Robertsbridge) · Mousehall / Tidebrook (Wadhurst) · Downsview (Rotherfield) · Coes Farm (Rotherfield) · The Secret Vineyard (Herstmonceux) · Winklestone (Fairwarp) · Birchden (Groombridge) · Woodreed "Hunter" (Five Ashes) · Barnsgate Manor (Uckfield) · Davenport (Rotherfield; HQ now Kent) · Clayton Hills (grower, Mayfield).

Exclusive access

Special places, by appointment

Some of Sussex's most coveted wines come from small, private estates that don't open their gates to all. They're the makings of a truly special tour, rare access, met by the people who make the wine.

NyetimberExclusive
West Chiltington · West Sussex

Nyetimber

SparklingOpen days only

Wines: Classic Cuvee, Blanc de Blancs, Tillington, 1086 (sparkling)

Awards
  • IWC Champion Sparkling Wine 2025, first non-Champagne ever

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Breaky BottomExclusive
Rodmell, Lewes · East Sussex

Breaky Bottom

SparklingBy appointment

Wines: single-vineyard traditional-method cuvées, each named after a person

Awards
  • Decanter 2022 Gold
  • WineGB 2023 Gold. A cult Sussex name.

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Sugrue South DownsExclusive
Wivelsfield Green · East Sussex

Sugrue South Downs

SparklingBy appointment

Wines: The Trouble with Dreams, Cuvée Boz, Rosé Ex Machina (sparkling)

Awards
  • Decanter 2025 Best in Show
  • IWSC 2025 Trophy (97 pts). Made by Dermot Sugrue.

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Fox & FoxExclusive
Mayfield · East Sussex

Fox & Fox

SparklingBespoke tours

Wines: CV Brut, Essence, Tradition, Midnight Rosé (sparkling)

Awards
  • Decanter Platinum 2019 (97 pts). Boutique grower-producer.

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Ambriel (Redfold)Exclusive
Pulborough · West Sussex

Ambriel (Redfold)

SparklingBy appointment

Wines: Classic Cuvée, Blanc de Blancs, Huzzah Rosé, English Reserve Demi-Sec

Awards
  • Decanter "Wines of the Year" 2020
  • DWWA Silvers

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Upperton VineyardsExclusive
Tillington, Petworth · West Sussex

Upperton Vineyards

SparklingSmall cellar door

Wines: Nebula, Alia, Aurora, Tenebris (sparkling)

Awards
  • Alia 2013, double Gold (Decanter & IWC 2017)

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Tickerage WineExclusive
Blackboys, Uckfield · East Sussex

Tickerage Wine

SparklingBy arrangement

Wines: Classic Cuvée, Blanc de Blancs, Pinot Meunier (sparkling). One of the UK's smallest commercial vineyards, visits at the makers' home.

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Trotton EstateExclusive
Rogate, Petworth · West Sussex

Trotton Estate

Still & sparklingBy appointment

Wines: Brilliant Bacchus (still white), Brut Classic Cuvée (sparkling)

Awards
  • Sommelier Wine Awards Silvers 2017 & 2018

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