Three Sussex vineyards have been included on an extended list of the 50 best vineyards in the world.

The 51-100 list from the 50 Best Vineyards 2026 awards includes vineyards from 36 wine regions across the world – and three of them are in West Sussex.

Coming in at number 53 is Nyetimber in West Chiltington, at number 71 is Leonardslee Family Vineyards near Horsham, and Ridgeview, near Ditchling, placed at number 92.

The list was revealed ahead of the top-50 being revealed at a ceremony being held in Chile on November 18.

The 50 Best Vineyards reveals the vineyards ranked No.51 to No.100 this year – and Ridgeview is one of three in Sussex on the list. Picture: Google Street View

placeholder image — The 50 Best Vineyards reveals the vineyards ranked No.51 to No.100 this year – and Ridgeview is one of three in Sussex on the list. Picture: Google Street View

On its website, Nyetimber says: “Situated in the rural heart of the South of England, Nyetimber use only the finest estate-grown fruit to craft our award-winning world-renowned wines. Created using the traditional method of sparkling wine production, our meticulously crafted wines combine science and artistry – all in the pursuit of perfection.”

Leonardslee said: “Leonardslee Family Vineyards cultivates exceptional, estate-produced English sparkling wines and a sustainable legacy on the historic Leonardslee Estate.”

While Ridgeview added: “Our ambition to be at the forefront of sustainable and ethical practices for the English Wine Industry, means making every step of our production journey as efficient, ethical and ecologically positive as possible, from vine to glass.”

In total, 34 of the vineyards are in Europe, followed by five in South America, five in North America, four in Oceania, and one each in Africa and Asia. There are 17 new entries from 15 different wine regions, 12 vineyards return to the ranking as re-entries

For the full 51-100 list, click here.

Europe dominates the 51-100 list with 34 vineyards, including 13 new entries.

Rikki Tidball, managing director of awards & rankings for The 50 Best Vineyards, says: "The vineyards featured in this year's 51-100 list show that world-class wine tourism can be found in every corner of the globe. From historic houses in Champagne and Bordeaux to pioneering vineyards in China and Georgia, these destinations offer visitors a compelling sense of place alongside outstanding hospitality."