Wolstonbury

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Wolstonbury is a small vineyard on the chalk slopes of Wolstonbury Hill in the South Downs, run by Ivan and Charlotte alongside their art studio. The vines went in in 2015, and the flagship is Chalk '21, a dry sparkling wine full of wild pear, red apple and soft peach with a squeeze of lemon. Bottles and prints are sold through the online shop, and the wine club brings member pricing.

Wolstonbury Vineyard produces a small range of still and sparkling wines from its single estate. Still wines include Bacchus and a Bacchus–Reichensteiner blend. Their sparkling wine, ‘Chalk’, is made from Reichensteiner using the Charmat method - a relatively uncommon approach in England, chosen to suit the vineyard’s aromatic fruit profile.

More recently, the vineyard has planted Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, intended for future traditional-method sparkling wines. All vines are planted on chalk soils, which contribute freshness, minerality, and naturally high acidity.

The vineyard is managed with a strong emphasis on biodiversity and minimal intervention, encouraging wildlife and maintaining a balanced ecosystem across the site.

• Other Vineyards:
  • Albourne Estate
  • Ridgeview Wine Estate
• Notable Restaurants:
  • The Fig Tree, Hurstpierpoint
  • Morley’s Bistro, Hurstpierpoint
• Notable Hotels:
  • Ockenden Manor Hotel & Spa, Cuckfield
  • THE PIG – in the South Downs
• Notable Attractions:
  • Wolstonbury Hill (adjacent to the vineyard)
  • Devil’s Dyke