Dillions Vineyard
Nestled in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Dillions Vineyard offers a truly authentic taste of English still wines, meticulously crafted by a family dedicated to their award-winning production.
https://www.dillionsvineyard.co.uk/
Tanyard Lane, Staplefield, RH17 6HH
Directions
Nearest station: Balcombe (5.1 miles).
Public tours
Private tours
Tasting room
Online shop
Walking trail
Disabled access
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What's the vibe?
Dillions Vineyard offers a tranquil escape, a family-owned estate nestled in the picturesque Sussex High Weald. It embodies a warm, natural atmosphere, where the beauty of the countryside and a commitment to sustainability are central to the experience.
Visiting information
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Dillions Vineyard operates by appointment only, focusing on intimate and personalized experiences.
Tours: Guided vineyard tours and tastings are typically offered at 11 am and 3 pm on scheduled days and last approximately two hours. Booking in advance is essential.
Refreshments: Tours include a tasting of their wines, perfectly paired with locally sourced graze boxes.
Special Events: Private bookings for tours and tastings are welcomed for corporate events, celebrations, or special outings. Joining their "Dillions Uncorked" membership provides first access to new wines and invitations to private events.
Accessibility: Tours are not available for anyone under 18 years of age.
Tours: Guided vineyard tours and tastings are typically offered at 11 am and 3 pm on scheduled days and last approximately two hours. Booking in advance is essential.
Refreshments: Tours include a tasting of their wines, perfectly paired with locally sourced graze boxes.
Special Events: Private bookings for tours and tastings are welcomed for corporate events, celebrations, or special outings. Joining their "Dillions Uncorked" membership provides first access to new wines and invitations to private events.
Accessibility: Tours are not available for anyone under 18 years of age.
The Wine
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Dillions Vineyard focuses on crafting quality English still wines, primarily from Bacchus and Pinot Noir grapes grown on their 25-acre estate. Their current offerings include the Dillions Bacchus and Dillions Pinot Rosé, with aspirations to produce sparkling and red wines in the future.
The wines have received notable recognition:
At the WineGB Awards 2024, the Dillions Rosé 2023 earned a Silver medal, and the Dillions Bacchus 2023 received a Bronze.
The Dillions Bacchus 2020 was awarded a Silver, and the Dillions Rosé 2020 a Bronze at the Independent English Wine Awards 2022.
Esteemed wine journalist Tom Hewson named the Dillions Rosé 2020 "Best Still Rosé" in his 2021 Special Report.
Dillions Vineyard is a WineGB certified sustainable vineyard, with a deep commitment to environmental stewardship. They employ minimum intervention techniques, fostering biodiversity by encouraging wildflowers and fauna in their vine rows and hedgerows. The vineyard generates its own electricity from PV panels and sources water from its own borehole, striving for near carbon-neutral operations. Packaging is made from recycled and recyclable materials. They manage weeds without harmful herbicides and use an environmentally-friendly tunnel sprayer to minimize spray drift.
While the vineyard cultivates its own grapes, the winemaking process is conducted in partnership with Defined Wines in Kent.
The wines have received notable recognition:
At the WineGB Awards 2024, the Dillions Rosé 2023 earned a Silver medal, and the Dillions Bacchus 2023 received a Bronze.
The Dillions Bacchus 2020 was awarded a Silver, and the Dillions Rosé 2020 a Bronze at the Independent English Wine Awards 2022.
Esteemed wine journalist Tom Hewson named the Dillions Rosé 2020 "Best Still Rosé" in his 2021 Special Report.
Dillions Vineyard is a WineGB certified sustainable vineyard, with a deep commitment to environmental stewardship. They employ minimum intervention techniques, fostering biodiversity by encouraging wildflowers and fauna in their vine rows and hedgerows. The vineyard generates its own electricity from PV panels and sources water from its own borehole, striving for near carbon-neutral operations. Packaging is made from recycled and recyclable materials. They manage weeds without harmful herbicides and use an environmentally-friendly tunnel sprayer to minimize spray drift.
While the vineyard cultivates its own grapes, the winemaking process is conducted in partnership with Defined Wines in Kent.
Getting here
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Dillions Vineyard is located at Dillions, Tanyard Lane, Staplefield, West Sussex, RH17 6HH.
By Car: The vineyard is easily accessible by car, with the address available for GPS navigation.
By Public Transport: The nearest train station is Haywards Heath. From there, a taxi ride to the vineyard in Staplefield takes approximately 9 minutes. Alternatively, the number 271 bus service runs from Haywards Heath to Staplefield, with a journey time of around 13-15 minutes.
By Car: The vineyard is easily accessible by car, with the address available for GPS navigation.
By Public Transport: The nearest train station is Haywards Heath. From there, a taxi ride to the vineyard in Staplefield takes approximately 9 minutes. Alternatively, the number 271 bus service runs from Haywards Heath to Staplefield, with a journey time of around 13-15 minutes.
What's nearby
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Dillions Vineyard is situated in a region rich with attractions, fine dining, and accommodation options.
Other Vineyards:
Pookchurch Vineyard
Bolney Wine Estate
Notable Restaurants:
The Talbot, Cuckfield
The Red Lion, Handcross
Notable Hotels:
The Birch Hotel, Haywards Heath
Ockenden Manor Hotel & Spa, Cuckfield
Notable Attractions:
Nymans (National Trust)
Leonardslee Gardens
Other Vineyards:
Pookchurch Vineyard
Bolney Wine Estate
Notable Restaurants:
The Talbot, Cuckfield
The Red Lion, Handcross
Notable Hotels:
The Birch Hotel, Haywards Heath
Ockenden Manor Hotel & Spa, Cuckfield
Notable Attractions:
Nymans (National Trust)
Leonardslee Gardens
