Visit a Sussex Vineyard for a tour and tasting

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The UK wine industry now produces many international awards.  There are over 400 vineyards in England and Wales.  They cover some 3,500 acres and producing sparkling and still wines.  There are some rather lovely vineyard tours & tastings in Sussex & Surrey which make great gifts for wine lovers or anyone who enjoys a tipple. 

You can visit the websites of vineyards in Sussex & Surrey to see what's on and what they have to offer, such as Bolney Wine Estate and Denbies (which featured on The Apprentice in one of the tasks), There's also Breaky Bottom near Lewes, Ridgeview Wine Estate on Ditchling Common, Stopham Vineyard near Pulborough, West Sussex and Seddlescombe Organic Vineyard in East Sussex. Highdown Vineyard sits on the southern slopes of the South Downs between Littlehampton and Worthing.  

 

English Vineyard Tour, Wine Tasting and Lunch for Two

English Vineyard Tour, Wine Tasting and Lunch for Two

This is available from Red Letter Days and you can choose the location suits you best from those available - not just from West Sussex, but in some other counties as well!  It gives you the great opportunity to discover all about the world of English wine, and the process involved in making it, and some experiences (but not all) even include a bottle of vino!  Find out more from Red Letter Days here  

  There's a Tour and Tasting for Two at Bluebell Vineyard Estate
On the edge of Ashdown Forest
£44.00

There's a Tour and Tasting for Two at Bluebell Vineyard Estate
Bluebell Vineyard Estates is home to the award-winning range of ‘Hindleap’ English Quality Sparkling Wines.  This tour is a wonderful way to enjoy the stunning scenery whilst you drink in the viticulture knowledge one of the vineyard's wine making professionals share with you, during a 60 minute tour of the establishments.  Find out about the process of making wine from growing the vines to bottling the finished product, and after your tour, it's time for wine o'clock!  Get comfy in the tasting room and enjoy a selection of the vineyard's lovely wines.  Available from Activity Superstore.
 

Vineyard Tour, Cream Tea, Wine Tasting for Two at Carr Taylor Vineyard
Hastings, East Sussex
Was £49, now £37.

Vineyard Tour, Cream Tea, Wine Tasting for Two at Carr Taylor Vineyard

Take a guided tour of the vineyard, learning about the history and wine production as you go.  Tuck into a buffet-style spread of scones with clotted cream and jam, locally made cakes and freshly brewed tea. Then enjoy a wine tasting session with an expert, sampling five different varieties of wine produced on site.  Buy this gift from Red Letter Days

 

Winemaker Vineyard Tour for Two at Stopham Estate, West Sussex 
Pulborough
£50.00

Winemaker Vineyard Tour for Two at Stopham Estate, West Sussex

Join winemakers Simon or Tom for a tour of Stopham Vineyard.  You'll start in the vineyard with great views of the South Downs, and then head  across their neighbours' field to the state of the art winery tucked away in a converted Grade II listed Victorian barn to learn about the innovative wine making methods the vineyard uses.  You'll be pleased with a taste or two to finish your experience!  Buy this gift from Red Letter Days

  Vineyard Tour with Wine and Cheese Tasting for Two at Bolney Wine Estate
Bolney, Haywards Heath
£50.00

There's a Vineyard Tour with Wine and Cheese Tasting for Two at Bolney Wine Estate

Discover the history of English wine, sample some of its finest vintages, and walk amongst the vines with an expert on this vineyard tour and wine tasting experience at the Bolney Wine Estate.  Travel through 40 years of its history as you wander the pretty vineyard.   Look inside the Winery and learn about the winemaking process, before having a tutored tasting of five award-winning wines paired with cheese!  Available from Virgin Experience Days. 
 

There's a  Tour and Tasting for Two at Chapel Down in Kent
Kent
£59.00

There's a Tour and Tasting for Two at Chapel Down Vineyard
Devour an afternoon of wine and cheese with an exclusive tour offered by Chapel Down Winery.  You'll go through the vineyards and winery, witnessing the process of making wine from grape to bottle.  Your guides will share the intricacies of wine-making - including what sets their amazing wines apart from all the others!  Then there's a tutored wine tasting experience with the Winery's award-winning wines, each paired with local English cheeses. The sommeliers will explain the unique flavours and notes of each.  Complete your experience with a glass of Chapel Down sparkling wine, while enjoying the breath-taking views of the surrounding vineyards.  Guests will receive a £10.00 voucher to redeem in the Winery shop!  Go to Activity Superstore for more information. 

 

Wine Tasting Experience at the Wine Cellar Brighton for Two
Brighton
£79.00

There's a Wine Tasting Experience at the Wine Cellar Brighton for Two
Now, this doesn't involve the tour of a vineyard but you can enjoy wines paired with fabulous meats, cheeses, and Anti Pasti.   Experts give you the perfect amount of time to indulge without giving you toooooo much information. The tasting includes a selection of 5 wines, 3 whites and 2 reds, accompanied by local cheeses, meats, bread and nibbles.  Available from Activity Superstore.

On any purchase, watch the expiry date. Many companies selling vouchers & gift experiences won't extend their expiry date - either that or you pay a hefty fee for doing so if they allow it - and I'd hate for you or your loved one to be disappointed and miss out on all that lovely wine!

Buy English Wine and Support English Heritage

And if you want to support our national historic treasures and enjoy English wines, visit the English Heritage Online Shop.  They have a range of alcoholic drinks based on old English recipes. These include a range of fruit wines, traditional meads and liqueurs made for them by the award-winning Lyme Bay Winery.  Plus there are sparkling wines, gin, punch and port, all made in England. Click here to go shopping