Sussex is a real hotspot for quality vineyards and this gallery lists 11 of the best in no particular order, according to tripadvisor.co.uk.
A writer at nationaldaycalendar.com said moderate wine drinking has some health benefits, like lowering the risk of stroke. They said: “Drinking wine includes other benefits as well. When paired with the right meal, it enhances the flavours of spices, fruits, and sauces.”
13. Highdown Vineyard
Highdown Vineyard is on Littlehampton Road in Ferring, Worthing. It produces award-winning wines and offers a pleasant wedding venue. A spokesperson said: "Group tastings and vineyard tours can be arranged for different sized groups, however to keep costs down we request a minimum of 20 people. Smaller groups are possible but will cost slightly more ‘per head’." Photo: Google Street View
14. Albourne Estate
Albourne Estate at Albourne Farm, Shaves Wood Lane, is a family-owned boutique Sussex vineyard and winery that overlooks the South Downs. A spokesperson said: "The Estate crafts small quantities of exciting and distinctive single estate sparkling, still and fortified English wines, using only our own carefully grown grapes." Photo: Google Maps
15. Charles Palmer Vineyards
Charles Palmer Vineyards is at Wickham Manor, Wickham Rock Lane, Winchelsea. It is a family run vineyard and winery that offers tours, tastings and sales by the bottle or glass. Photo: Google Maps