Rathfinny Harvest Tour ★ 4.6
Harvest-season tour at Rathfinny that takes in picking and pressing while the winery is running, closing with a tasting at the cellar door.
A guide to wine experiences in Sussex.
Wine Experiences in Sussex
Rathfinny Vineyard Walking Trail ★ 4.3
Self-guided walking trail through the Rathfinny vines above the Cuckmere, with maps collected free from the cellar door and a wine bar at the end.
Wiston Harvest Picking Day ★ 4.4
Volunteer picking days at Wiston's Findon Park vineyard, free to join, where visitors cut fruit alongside the estate team during the sparkling harvest.
Wiston Wine and Chocolate Experience ★ 4.2
Seated pairing session at the Wiston winery matching the estate's traditional-method sparkling wines against chocolate, run on set dates at GBP 45.
A Taste of Ridgeview ★ 4.4
Guided 30-minute flight of six Ridgeview wines, signature and limited release, run hourly from 11am to 3pm in the wine bar over the Ditchling Common vines.
Oxney Wine Flight and Charcuterie ★ 4.2
Drop-in wine flight at the Oxney organic estate outside Rye, taken with a cheese and charcuterie board, Tuesday to Saturday without booking.
Kinsbrook Vineyard Tour ★ 4.1
Daily 11am walk through the Kinsbrook vines at Thakeham, finishing with a three-wine pairing in the farmhouse restaurant and farm shop.
Ashling Park Gin School ★ 4.2
Gin-making course on the Ashling Park wine estate outside Chichester, run alongside cocktail masterclasses and the estate's tour and tasting.
Brighton Gin School ★ 4.3
Two-hour session at the Portslade distillery where guests build a gin recipe from the botanical bench, distil it and wax-seal a bottle to take home.
Wine Experiences in Sussex, FAQ
When is the best time to visit Sussex for wine?
Peak wine-travel season in Sussex is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
Do I need an appointment to taste at Sussex estates?
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
What hours do Sussex cellars and tasting rooms keep?
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
How does tipping work at Sussex tastings?
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
What is the one wine to try in Sussex?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Sussex rewards trust.