Busi Jacobsohn Wine Estate

Site states: The Cellar Door is open, please call ahead to let us know when you will be visiting so we can ensure someone here to greet you - a courtesy call, not a hard booking requirement, so this reads as walk-in accessible. Separately, guided Estate Tours/Open Days and Private Tastings (min 6 people) require booking.

Opening hours can change for private events — it's always worth checking the vineyard's website before you visit.

What's the vibe?

Busi Jacobsohn Wine Estate is a small, family-run wine estate in East Sussex, set within the High Weald countryside. The focus is on estate-grown English wine, with visits designed to be calm, personal, and experience-led rather than geared towards casual drop-in tourism.

Tours & Tastings: Visits to Busi Jacobsohn Wine Estate are by appointment. Guided vineyard walks and tastings can be booked in advance, offering insight into the vineyard, winemaking approach, and wines produced on the estate. The combined tasting and vineyard walk is priced from £32 per person. Bespoke group tastings require a minimum of six people and can be arranged by contacting the estate directly. Private tours are also available, with pricing confirmed on enquiry. Check the website for current availability and to book: busijacobsohn.com/experiences

Cellar Door: The cellar door is open for wine purchases, but it is worth calling ahead before visiting to confirm availability. Open days are held during July and August each year.

Food & Drink: There is no on-site restaurant or café. Visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic food to enjoy on the grounds. Outside drinks are not permitted, but estate wines are available to purchase on the day.

Dogs: Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome in the outdoor areas of the estate.

Children: Families are welcome. All booked visits and vineyard tours are open to children.

Events: The estate hosts summer open days in July and August, as well as occasional special events. Details are shared on the estate website as they become available.

Busi Jacobsohn Wine Estate produces estate-grown English wines, with a primary focus on vintage English sparkling wine. The vineyard is planted with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, and the sparkling range includes styles such as Brut, Rosé, Blanc de Blancs, and Blanc de Noirs.

Alongside sparkling wines, the estate also produces a limited still white wine. Winemaking takes place on site, allowing the estate to oversee the full process from vineyard to bottle.

The estate follows a considered approach to land management and sustainability, with practices designed to support soil health, biodiversity, and responsible use of resources across both vineyard and winery.

By Car: Busi Jacobsohn Wine Estate is located at Blackdon Farm, Eridge Green, East Sussex, TN3 9HX. On-site parking is available.

By Public Transport: The nearest railway station is Eridge. From there, onward travel to the estate is typically by taxi.

Book train tickets in advance via Trainline.

• Other Vineyards:
  • Wildwood Vineyard
  • Birchden Vineyards
• Notable Restaurants:
  • Thackeray’s – Restaurant in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
  • The Beacon – Restaurant and bar overlooking Tunbridge Wells.
• Notable Hotels:
  • Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells – Boutique hotel in the town centre.
  • The Spa Hotel – Country house hotel with spa facilities.
• Notable Attractions:
  • Spa Valley Railway – Heritage railway running through the High Weald.
  • The Pantiles – Historic colonnade in Tunbridge Wells.