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…
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…
Gift a Taste of Nutbourne
Our Festive Gift Guide is here A visit to the vineyard is always an occasion, with the rows of vines as a backdrop and our windmill and alpacas adding to the magic. Delight your friends, family and customers this festive season by gifting them a taste of Nutbourne. From magnums and cases to enjoy at…
Harvest 2022: Winemaking Tour & Tastings
Harvest is one of the most exciting times to visit a vineyard and and we’re offering a rare opportunity to experience winemaking at a boutique producer whilst the 2022 harvest is actually underway. Join us for an in depth tour of the winery to see how we make our award winning still and sparkling wines,…
Jubilee in the Vines
Raise a glass with us at Nutbourne The vineyard is looking terrific and we will be getting the bunting out to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee this week, opening the Nutty Bar to serve fine English wines with Gregory’s delicious Amberley Beef burgers, straight from the vinewood oven, in fresh buns, finished with Nutbourne tomato relish.…
Natural Packaging
Delivering Sustainably As the appetite for online shopping grows ever more popular, we have been looking for ways to make this aspect of our business as sustainable as possible. Not only do we use boxes and packaging made from recycled cardboard, but the packing material around the wine bottles is shredded prunings from the Nutbourne…
Picnics at the Vineyard
Picnic in the Vines Our popular picnics are back for Summer 2022. From 21st April we will offer picnic boxes packed with delicious dishes and seasonal Sussex produce from our family farm and kitchens. Explore the vineyard and feast amongst the vines at one of our idyllic picnic spots throughout the estate, including our wildflower…
Summer 2022 Tours & Tastings
Book a Vineyard Tour & Tasting at Nutbourne This Summer we will again be hosting our hugely popular guided Vineyard Tours and Tastings. The tours are led by either Peter, the vineyard co-owner or Robin, our Cellar Manager. They will share their extensive knowledge and enthusiasm with you. We begin by gathering around the historic…
Harvest Report: 2021 Vintage
The Gladwin Family’s 30th Harvest at Nutbourne We’ve just finished the 2021 harvest at Nutbourne for this year, picking each bunch of grapes by hand to be pressed in our winery and produce the next vintage. It was the 30th harvest at Nutbourne for the Gladwin family and we’re looking forward to sharing the wines…
Art in Nature at Nutbourne
Seeds and Sculpture Our heritage vines planted in the Geneva Double-Curtain trellising style have always had a wonderful architectural beauty. In summer, their heavy green curtains groan with foliage and ripening grapes. In Winter, their tall solid trunks taper upwards into curved arches, then bend gently towards the ground. Last Autumn Gregory Gladwin turned over…
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