Vineyards

Downsview Vineyard

Downsview Vineyard is a British company located in Crowborough, England. Specializing in vineyards and agriculture, they are committed to producing high-quality wine and promoting sustainable farming practices. With a focus on excellence and innovation, Downsview Vineyard is a leading player in the UK wine industry.

Introduction to Downsview Vineyard

Downsview Vineyard is a family-owned business that was established in 2006. The vineyard is located on the south-facing slopes in the heart of East Sussex and produces award-winning sparkling wines from its 12 acres of vineyards. The company is committed to sustainable agriculture practices and takes pride in its ability to create unique wines that reflect the terroir of the region.

Services & Products

Downsview Vineyard produces a range of sparkling wines, including its signature Brut Reserve, Blanc de Blancs, and Rosé. Customers can also purchase gift boxes and hampers featuring the vineyard's wines, as well as wine accessories such as glasses and corkscrews. The vineyard also offers vineyard tours and tastings, providing visitors with an opportunity to learn about the wine-making process and sample the vineyard's wines.

Location

Located in Crowborough, Downsview Vineyard is situated in a picturesque and rural area of East Sussex. The area is known for its agriculture and is home to a number of other vineyards and farms. Visitors can expect to experience the natural beauty of the South Downs National Park, which is just a short drive away. The three closest public transportation options are the Crowborough train station (2 miles), the Jarvis Brook train station (2.2 miles), and the Crowborough Cross bus stop (0.2 miles).

Benefits

Customers should choose Downsview Vineyard for its commitment to sustainability and its unique range of award-winning sparkling wines. The vineyard's location in the heart of East Sussex also provides visitors with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty of the region and learn about the local agriculture industry.

Good to Know

Customers should be aware that Downsview Vineyard is a small, family-owned business and may have limited availability for tours and tastings. It is recommended that visitors book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Reviews

Customers have praised Downsview Vineyard for its friendly and knowledgeable staff, as well as its exceptional range of sparkling wines. Visitors have also commented on the vineyard's beautiful location and the quality of the tours and tastings. Overall, Downsview Vineyard has received excellent reviews and is highly recommended for anyone interested in experiencing the best of East Sussex's wine industry.

Amenities

tasting room
organic grapes
wine tours
wine club
wine education
on-site restaurant
gift shop
outdoor seating
event space
private events
wine tasting
wine cellar
vineyard views
wine production
wine barrels
wine bottling

FAQ

What types of grapes are grown on your vineyard?

We grow a variety of grapes on our vineyard, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier.

How do you ensure the quality of your wine?

We ensure the quality of our wine through rigorous testing and monitoring at every stage of the winemaking process, from grape selection to bottling.

What is your winemaking process?

Our winemaking process involves careful grape selection, gentle pressing, and cool fermentation to retain the natural flavors and aromas of the grapes. We then age our wine in oak barrels to enhance its complexity and depth.

Do you offer tours or wine tastings on-site?

Yes, we offer tours and wine tastings on-site. Our knowledgeable staff will guide you through the vineyard and winery, and provide you with a tasting of our award-winning wines.

What sets your vineyard apart from others in the area?

Our vineyard is unique in its location and soil composition, which results in wines with distinct flavors and aromas. We also pride ourselves on our sustainable farming practices and commitment to producing high-quality, handcrafted wines.

Reviews

Ricky O'Brien

Excellent wines and a great winemaker to talk you through them. We took one of the few left Anderida bottles. My favourite sparkling in a long time. Distinct and distinguished! Great spot to sit, sip and snack. Well done

05-05-2023
Stef Lemkes

We had a wonderful time at Downsview for my friend’s “non hen-do hen-do!” From the outset Toby and Katy were so helpful and accommodating. Emails were replied to extremely promptly, making organising a trip for 14 people, who all had lots of questions, such as: “are there proper showers?”[y (Yes!) super easy! We cannot fault anything about the trip at all. The tents were comfy and looked beautiful, the food was delicious (and very generous portions!), the wine was very good, the location stunning and the service second to none! Thank you so much for all of your help! We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Downsview to anyone who is looking for a relaxing, peaceful time away where Toby and Katy will be on hand to provide expert wine knowledge, delicious (pre booked) food, as well as lots of little extras such as shampoo in the hot showers and sun cream!!

26-08-2022
Ayushi Maheshwari

Recently spent the weekend at Downsview Vineyard. Everything here was lovely. The tents had everything you need for a comfortable stay and offcourse the wine tasting was fabulous with Toby explaining us the interesting process of wine making and we thoroughly enjoyed the wine tasting. Thank you Toby for the lovely stay. We will definitely be back here for another weekend!

26-07-2022
Sasha Langford

Visited for a tour, very generous tasting! and buffet lunch with a hen do group and it was fantastic. Lovely views, delicious wines, ciders and food and a very interesting tour from Toby!Recommend to anyone!

26-05-2022
Brian John Clarck

26-05-2022
Mo

Great vineyard with friendly owners Katy and Toby, the Bacchus is dry and crispy, new accommodation on site this year, converted library bus with excellent facilities, quiet and beautiful surroundings, definitely worth a visit and a stay over

26-05-2022
Nathanael Longstaff

Hugely knowledgeable and friendly staff. Offers a variety of delicious Champagne style wines. Cosy, fun, and a really worth while visit; perfect for a gift if nothing else. Also is an environmentally conscientious and community minded establishment.

26-05-2022
Lucy Newberry

Lovely location, lovely people, well worth a visit and stay... Very relaxing and accommodating thank you

26-05-2022
Tom Watney

Stayed for a weekend in June 2021. Toby and Katy were great, very welcoming and extremely knowledge about their wines and the process on their vineyard. The vineyard is small and in my limited opinion punches above its weight in terms of wine quality. Welcome drink on arrival. Inside their four bell tents there is a double air mattress, linen (not towels) and battery lighting. Outside you get a couple of camping chairs, a table, firepit/BBQ combo (including logs/charcoal), plus a single gas-powered camping stove which comes with a kettle, a pan and a frying pan. There are plates and crockery. Compost loos, hot showers, sink with running water. The wine tasting session is recommended. Recommended stay and visit.

26-05-2022
Wesley Sturridge

East Sussex's best kept secret! A remarkablely lovely winery located in beautiful surroundings.Downsview definitely puts the "Glam" in glamping where they provided excellent wines and snacks in the gracefully appointed tent, the sunset barbeques by the vineyard, and the powerful hot and cold showers were a welcome treat! Thank you so much Katy and Toby for an amazing experience. Highly recommended.

26-05-2022