Last count, Sussex had nearly 140 vineyards making it the biggest wine producer in England and resulting in it becoming known as the Sussex Winelands. The main reason for this is the geography; southern facing slopes, maritime air, and chalky soil as well as a changing climate. You’ll often hear Sussex wine folk reference the […]
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There is something wonderfully indulgent about vineyard dining, and with so many of our Sussex vineyards majoring on using local ingredients, it’s a great way to “taste local”. And the good news is that while it’s wet and wintery outside, the Rows and Vine restaurant at Ridgeview near Ditchling now has a new indoor winter
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Back in April, I visited the new Rows & Vine restaurant at Ridgeview just outside Ditchling in West Sussex. Ridgeview is, of course, one of the older vineyards in Sussex, having first planted their Chardonnay vines in 1995, and harvest time felt like a good time to go back and learn more about their wines,
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If you haven’t been, or haven’t been for a while, it’s time to head to Bolney Wine Estate. It’s just undergone a transformation with the launch of a brand new café and vineyard shop. For those that don’t know, Bolney is the oldest commercial vineyard in Sussex, the first vines having been planted back in
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Bubbles and Botanicals! A chance to meet local producers, learn more about them, and try and buy some of Sussex’s unique and outstanding sparkling wines and spirits. Sussex and the surrounding area have found their place on the world stage when it comes to producing superb quality and award-winning wines and spirits. There are some
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When, nearing the end of a conversation about a young wine business, the owner drops in that they’re currently the only vineyard to create a rosé demi sec in the world, you know this is an exciting find. It’s this element of mystery and yes, the feeling you’ve been allowed in on a wonderful secret that
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