Sussex contains more vineyards than anywhere else in England and is considered the engine room of the English wine revolution. Although East Sussex saw some of the early developments in winemaking, West Sussex has seen winemakers crowding round the chalky soils of the South Downs. This four-day tour intends to take you around East and West Sussex in comfort, visiting an interesting variety of vineyards. The main emphasis of the tour will be on sparkling wines as they currently dominate production and have been the mainstay of the developing an international reputation. We will taste vintage, non-vintage, luxury cuvees, Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs and Sparkling Rose. Where available, we may also sample still reds and whites. Staying at the luxurious Ockenden Manor, we will visit nine vineyards in the company of the highly respected wine writer and critic, Will Lyons. The tour will visit as far as Chichester to the west to Lewes in the east. Where possible we will sample a selection of other wines from the region at dinner each evening.
Dates:
26 September 2022
Prices:
All prices listed are per person
Twin/double share: from £1995
Double room for sole use supplement: £220
Deposit: £350