Sparkling Wines from Rathfinny Sussex

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Rathfinny Wine Estate : Sussex’s Winery 

 Rathfinny Wine Estate was established in 2010 near Alfriston in the South Downs of Sussex, and trying to be a game changer. Alfriston and it’s surrounding area is an exceptional natural landscapes. The winery is producing quality sparkling wine.


Rathfinny occupies a perfect south facing slope, just three miles from the sea, and its climate, chalk soils and aspect make it probably the most perfect place to produce wine. There are few other players in the area already producing some of the best, award winning English sparkling wines.


The Estate and Vineyard is owned by Mark and Sarah. Mark spent two years at Plumpton College studying viticulture before he bought Rathfinny, and Sarah – a former solicitor and university lecturer – is also deeply involved in the management of the estate. They have ambitious plan to become one of the largest single vineyards in England and one of the largest in Europe. The Estate also aims to achieve quality levels that will see the Sussex Sparkling wine winning international awards and being enjoyed all over the world.


The winery produces Sussex Sparkling, Sussex still wines and Seven Sisters spirits.


The tasting room is functional from June to December every year. Led by chef Chris Bailey, the Tasting Room cum restaurant offers dining from a menu of seasonal, modern British cuisine that changes on a regular basis.


The tour of the Estate is quite interesting , during which you will see how they turn their grapes into Sussex Sparkling wine. You can walk through the vines in a small group with Estate’s experienced guide, exploring the Vineyard and the history and wildlife of the Estate, it allows you to fully appreciate Rathfinny’s place in this classic landscape.


During the tour, winery staff will guide you about vines and wine production process.


I specially liked their 2015 Blanc de Noirs Brut English Sparkling Wine.


This new blend from the Rathfinny Eestate has delicious crisp edged fruit, crunchy Cox apple, firm strawberry. A refreshing but deep feel of cherry and raspberry flesh lifted neatly by dobs of good clean citrus acidity. But little pricy, you have to shell out pound thirty seven for a bottle. But the only thing I feel bad is the price, it costs around £38.





















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