Chichester and the Manhood peninsula
Estate at West Ashling north of Chichester pairing vineyard tours and tastings with a restaurant, a gin school and overnight lodges among the vines.
Tasting: Open Thursday to Sunday all year except January for tours, tastings, lunch, afternoon tea and stays
Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, BacchusFounded 2007Winemaker Simon WoodheadPulborough and the Arun valley
Sandy soil vineyard planted in 2007 by winemaker Simon Woodhead, specialising in aromatic still whites from Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Bacchus alongside classic method sparkling.
Tasting: Winemaker tours with tasting every Saturday at 11am and 2pm from April to October, bookable online
Gladwin familyPulborough and the Arun valley
Gladwin family vineyard down a holloway lane near Pulborough, with a converted windmill cellar door, a self guided vine trail and Saturday morning tours.
Tasting: Cellar door open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, with guided tours on Saturday mornings and a self guided vine trail
Joe Beckett and Rebecca DancerPulborough and the Arun valley
Thakeham vineyard run by Joe Beckett and Rebecca Dancer, open seven days a week, pairing its wines with a farmhouse restaurant and May to October vineyard tours.
Tasting: Open seven days a week for the farmhouse restaurant and shop, with vineyard tours from May to October
Founded 2013Michael Smith and John BallPetworth and the western Rother
Sparkling wine estate near Petworth founded in 2013 by Michael Smith and John Ball, whose tasting area above the vines looks south across the Downs. Booking required.
Tasting: The View tasting area above the vines, by advance booking, plus seasonal experiences
Bacchus, Chardonnay, Pinot NoirFounded 2010Brighton hinterland
Family owned vineyard and winery eight miles from Brighton, established in 2010, pouring Bacchus, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in a tasting room that looks towards the Downs.
Tasting: Tasting room open 11am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday from April to October, with small group tours and cheese boards