And they account for a quarter of all the wine produced in England.
Here we put the spotlight on five in the Horsham district that are well worth seeking out as they get set to launch spring tours and tastings.
Last year, Sussex was further put on the world wine-making map with still and sparkling wines produced in Sussex given ‘Protected Designation of Origin’ – PDO – status. Joining their more famous cousins such as Champagne, Prosecco and Burgundy means products for consumption have to be produced, processed and prepared in a specific geographical area to carry its name.
Last year, Sussex was further put on the world wine-making map with still and sparkling wines produced in Sussex given ‘Protected Designation of Origin’ – PDO – status. Joining their more famous cousins such as Champagne, Prosecco and Burgundy means products for consumption have to be produced, processed and prepared in a specific geographical area to carry its name.
![The Bolney Estate at Bolney has been producing wine since 1972 with the sandstone soils proving some of the best in the country for growing vines. The vineyard is known for its Bolney bubbly, cuvee rose and pinot noir.
People can visit Bolney Estate all year round. They offer tours followed by a tutored tasting. There is also an on-site shop, café, bar and large restaurant with views of the vines.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmFlZTViZGMwLTA1M2MtNGYwYi04NjFkLTM0NDM3M2EyMTRiYTo5NjZiODI3Yi0wNzlkLTQ2ZTMtYjNkMC03MzNkZTMzNmQ4NjI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Bolney Estate, Bolney
The Bolney Estate at Bolney has been producing wine since 1972 with the sandstone soils proving some of the best in the country for growing vines. The vineyard is known for its Bolney bubbly, cuvee rose and pinot noir. People can visit Bolney Estate all year round. They offer tours followed by a tutored tasting. There is also an on-site shop, café, bar and large restaurant with views of the vines. Photo: Contributed