insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 02 - April 2015 | Page 47

FOOD+DRINK

Breaky Bottom Vineyard
Rodmell, Lewes,
East Sussex BN7 3EX
www.breakybottom.co.uk /
01273 476427
Breaky Bottom may be
a small scale family-run
operation, but that doesn’t
mean it can’t compete
with its bigger rivals in the
county, and the country.
By staying small and concentrating on creating truly worthy wines
(such as its Sparkling Brut 2010 - Seyval Blanc and Sparkling Brut
2008 - Chardonnay/Pinot) Breaky Bottom is guaranteed to be a
winemaker to reckon with.

Charles Palmer
Vineyard
Hastings Road,
Winchelsea, East
Sussex TN36 4AD
www.charlespalmervineyards.co.uk /
01797 226216
The vines used here
are high quality,
low yield plants
which means that
the wine produced
is exceptional, and sought after. Winemaker Will Davenport uses
his expertise in both New World and Old World wines to create a
sparkling combination that is different and bold.

Tinwood Estate
Tinwood Farm, Tinwood Lane, Halnaker,
Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0NE
www.tinwoodestate.com / 01243 537372
Tinwood Estate has three vineyards, and
grows grape varieties Chardonnay, Pinot
Noir and Pinot Meunier. Their farm has a unique micro-climate where
it is in the shadow of the Isle of Wight, meaning the area is repeatedly
awarded the sunniest place in Great Britain. They offer many different
events throughout the year including vineyard tours, wine and
chocolate tastings, and the exciting Harvest Experience, where guests
get a full day in the vineyard, enjoying grape picking, a 3-course lunch,
tour and tasting.

Carr Taylor Vineyard
Wheel Lane, Westfield, Hastings,
East Sussex TN35 4SG
www.carr-taylor.co.uk / 01424 752501
Carr Taylor was one of the first
commercial vineyards in the country,
and the owners understood at once just
how good English wines could be due to
the combination of an ideal climate and
excellent soil in the area. Winemaker
Alex Carr Taylor grew up with the
vines – his parents planted them – and he has won awards for his
creations. The vines are looked after individually, and the grapes are
picked by hand. These personal touches make the finished product
award winning.

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