Category: Blog

Festive Opening Hours

Counting Down to Christmas The vineyard cellar door is open all week so you can stock up for the holiday and pick up any last-minute presents, including gift boxes, vouchers and magnums, as well as delicious cuts of beef from Gladwin Farming. Our seasonal special is also available whilst stocks last – boxed wine in…

By Vineyard Team 17/12/2023 Off

Christmas Pudding Cake Recipe

Emma’s Gluten Free Christmas Pudding Cake There is lots of talk about Christmas Puddings and Christmas Cakes being out of fashion so a delightful half way house might be just the thing. Emma has developed this incredibly moreish, light cake incorporating the full flavours of Christmas but without the stodge. If you don’t have the…

By Vineyard Team 01/12/2023 Off

Christmas Catering

Christmas Catering by Emma Spofforth From the Vineyard Cellar Door We’ve got your festive feasting at home wrapped up with a range of delicious handmade dishes available from the vineyard cellar door. Entertain your guests with wonderful gourmet meals made by our chef, Emma Spofforth. Download the seasonal Christmas menus to see the selection available for home…

By Vineyard Team 21/11/2023 Off

Winter Supper Clubs

Gourmet Pop Up Feasts in the Barrel Room Cosy up in our Barrel Room this Winter, surrounded by Bridget Gladwin’s contemporary artwork. We’re serving intimate candlelit dinners in the Winery, feasting on sensational dishes crafted from seasonal Sussex produce, paired with Nutbourne wines. This month’s menu features local culinary delights, including Lani’s Kale and Pickled…

By Vineyard Team 19/10/2023 Off

Harvest Report 2023

A Record Vintage All the grapes at Nutbourne have now been picked, weighing in at a record total of just over 84 tonnes of fruit, gathered over 10 picking days. This is even more than the wonderful vintage of 2018! Our harvest started in the old vines with the Germanic varietals – Huxelrebe, Reichensteiner, Bacchus…

By Vineyard Team 19/10/2023 Off

Game Season: Wood Pigeon Recipe

Wood Pigeon Breasts with Pickled Walnuts, Lardons and Pan Juices Wood Pigeon is one type of wild bird that is not in short supply. They are the bane of farmers because they feast on newly sown seeds and there are an awful lot of them in our delightful wooded English countryside. There is permission to…

By Vineyard Team 20/09/2023 Off

Winemaking Tour & Tasting

Harvest is the most exciting time to visit Nutbourne and we’re inviting you to join us in the winery. This is a rare opportunity to experience winemaking whilst the 2023 harvest is actually underway. These days are especially suitable for those interested in winemaking or for visitors who have already been on one of our…

By Vineyard Team 10/09/2023 Off

September Supper Club

A gourmet feast in the vines to celebrate the season Join our last Summer Supper Club on Thursday 14th September to enjoy sensational dishes crafted from seasonal produce, paired with Nutbourne wines in the stunning setting of our vineyard. Hosted by the Gladwin family, these delectable dinners are occasions to never forget. Our September supper…

By Vineyard Team 29/08/2023 Off