Vineyard

The 150 vines (white: Phoenix, Seyval Blanc, and red: Regent, Dornfelder, Triomphe & Pinot Noir) were planted nearly 20 years ago. They are pruned by either the spur or Guyot (cane) method.

The first wine was made at The Down House in  2008 and 300 bottles were made from the 2025 harvest, the most drinkable being the rosé according to our daughter! See Wine-making ...

Our climate is now such that these grape varieties, traditionally associated with the champagne region of France and other parts of the world, can be successfully grown in the south of England and produce award-winning sparkling wine.