Saturday 14 June

PLUMPTON COLLEGE OPEN MORNING / 9am – 12pm
FREE

For anyone considering a career in English Wine Industry or other land and environment work.

The UK wine industry is one of the fastest growing and most successful in the agricultural sector, so if you’re interested in pursuing a career in this growing and in-demand sector with a wealth of exciting opportunities, consider one of Plumpton College’s courses. More information here.

Wednesday 25 June

‘BATTLE OF THE BUBBLES’ at the Depot Cinema | SOLD OUT
£40 per person, to include a film and England v France wine tasting

A special screening of ‘The Story of Champagne’, with an England v France wine tasting.

The film is billed as “a love letter to the joys and pleasures of Champagne and Sparkling Wine” and explores British connections to famous champagne houses and vineyards in the South of England.

The ticket includes a wine tasting led by Lewes resident Master of Wine, Mike Best. He will guide you through a blind tasting of six top sparkling wines, English v French, to judge which comes out on top. With a selection of cheeses from France and Britain by Cheese Please.

There is a choice of two sittings for the tasting: 5pm or 8pm, either before or after the film, which will run from 6.15 to 7.45pm

Saturday 28 June

WINELANDS TASTINGS at Charleston Lewes / 1 – 5pm | SOLD OUT
FREE – over 18s only

A drop in tasting with a dozen amazing English Wine producers, including;

Artelium • Bewl Water • Beacon Down • Bewl Water • Everflyht • Gusbourne • Henners • In the Loop • Oxney • Plumpton • Rathfinny • Stopham • Tilsmore • Wiston 

Wine will be on sale by the glass or bottle. There will also be cheese plates by Cheese Please available and Henry Jeffreys will also be signing copies of his book about English Wine ‘Vines in a Cold Climate’

Saturday 28 June

POP UP WINE SUPPER at Charleston Lewes / 7pm | SOLD OUT
£65 per person

Olly Smith, TV presenter and wine expert, will introduce this very special evening which will include;
• An English cocktail on arrival, specially created by Rebecca Alley from Plumpton College.
• A delicious seasonal menu by Field Food
• Festive long sharing tables 
• Tastings of the following local English Wines to pair with the meal, including;

Breaky Bottom Cuvée Marianne Pooks Seyval Blanc 2016 • Beacon Down Blanc de Noir 2018 • Gusbourne Pinot Noir 2020• Oastbrook Rosé 2018 • Stopham Estate Pinot Gris 2023 • Sugrue South Downs The Trouble With Dreams 2020

Non-alcoholic options will also be available. (50 places only)

Sunday 29 June

GUIDED VINEYARD TOUR AND TASTING / 10am – 4.30pm | FEW REMAINING TICKETS
£85 by minibus / £50 by bicycle

Tom Surgey, author and presenter, will be your host and guide on this wine tasting tour of three amazing local vineyards: Artelium, Ridgeview and Everflyht. Snacks will be available and you can order from the Ridgeview menu, or bring a picnic.

The Minibus tour will leave Charleston Lewes at 10.00am, returning 4pm: £85 per person (15 places)
Alternatively make your own way, starting at Artelium at 10.30am: £50 per person. For cyclists please see Strava route courtesy of CycleLewes.

More detailed information about the day can be found here

The following Lewes venues will be promoting local wines with drop in tastings, pairing menus and other events during WINELANDS:

Abyss

Caccia & Tails – English Cocktail evening

Cheese Please – Drop-in tastings of their English Wines

Depot Cinema – during English Wine Week they will be serving the English Wines featured in the ‘Battle of the Bubbles’ event by the glass.

Dill – Artellium Wine Pairing Dinner – Thurs 26 June | SOLD OUT
A collaborative evening with Artelium Wine Estate with a special five-course set menu paired with wines from Artelium. The evening will be co-hosted by Simon Golding of Artelium, who’ll guide you through each pairing and share the stories behind the wines. £69 per person, including all food and wine. Book here

Harvey’s Brewery Shop – Drop-in tastings of their English Wines – Thurs 26 & Fri 27 June

Maggie’s of Lewes – Drop-in tastings of Westwell, Stopham, Hidden Spring and Titch Hill

No. 34 – Wine Club – Wed 25 June | SOLD OUT
Julie and Mark from Artelium Wine will give us a closer look at what makes Sussex such an interesting place for wine – from the region’s unique soil and rich history, to the unpredictable weather, and the challenges (and triumphs!) of growing wine in England. We will taste two reds and two whites along with two sparkling wines. Then enjoy a casual one-course supper and revisit your favourites – all bottles will be open and on the table for you to enjoy. £25 per person, including supper. Book here

Seasons– Drop-in tasting of Winklestone Vineyard Wines – Fri 30 May, 2 – 6pm

Squisito – ‘Meet the Maker’ wine tastings in the new Squisito Bar
Everflyht – Sat 21 June / 6-8pm
Beacon Downs – Thurs 26 June / 6-8pm
Some top English Sparkling producers will discussing all things wine at the new Squisito Bar, starting on Saturday with Luke Spalding from Everflyht Estate and then on Thursday Paul Pippard, the owner of Beacon Downs Vineyard will be answering your questions. This is your chance to find out everything about the English wine industry and taste with the talented makers. No need for bookings or ticket fees—just come by and enjoy tasting some fabulous wines with the creators, or book a table for supper here if you are planning on eating afterwards.

Symposium – To be announced

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