Off The Line

Opening Hours: The Cellar Door and ‘Off The Vine’ English Wine Bar are open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 5pm.



Tours & Tastings: Guided tours and tastings run at 12pm and 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays, seasonally from May to September. Pre-booking is required. Outside of these times, visits may be possible by prior arrangement but are not guaranteed.

Cellar Door: The ‘Off The Vine’ English Wine Bar offers Off The Line wines by the glass or bottle, alongside a small selection of other English wines. Local beers and soft drinks are also available.

Food: Cheese and charcuterie boards are available at weekends, with limited availability and advance requests recommended.

Accessibility: The cellar door and wine bar are accessible, though some outdoor areas may be uneven underfoot.

Dogs: Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

Off The Line Vineyard focuses primarily on English rosé, producing both still and sparkling styles. The core plantings are red varieties including Regent, Pinot Noir, Rondo, and Dornfelder, with more recent plantings of Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier expanding the range. Rosé is central to the estate’s identity, with labels such as Hip Rosé, Dancing Dog, Dog Rosé, and a Charmat-method sparkling rosé forming the backbone of the portfolio.

Sustainability underpins vineyard and winery decisions. Disease-resistant grape varieties are used to reduce the need for chemical treatments, and vine prunings are mulched annually to support soil health. The wider 13-hectare site incorporates pasture, ponds, and woodland, encouraging biodiversity beyond the vines.

Winemaking takes place on site in a modern, purpose-built cedar-clad winery designed with sustainability in mind. Grapes are pressed on site, winery waste water is treated through a dedicated system, and grape skins and stems are composted back into the vineyard. No animal-derived products are used in winemaking, and all wines are suitable for vegans.

By car: On-site parking is available, accessed via North Street.

By public transport: Polegate and Berwick are the nearest train stations. A taxi from Polegate takes around 15 minutes. The vineyard is also directly accessible from the Cuckoo Trail, making it well suited to walkers and cyclists.

• Notable Restaurants:
  The Gun Inn, Chiddingly – Known for seasonal British cooking and countryside views.
• Notable Hotels:
  The Olde Forge Hotel, Hailsham, and Boship Lions Farm Hotel, both offering convenient local accommodation.
• Notable Attractions:
  Michelham Priory and Gardens, or walking and cycling along the Cuckoo Trail, which runs directly alongside the vineyard.