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Sussex Produced Wines, Beer & Cider

 


APPLEDRAM FARM PRODUCTS

Pump Bottom Farm, Birdham Road, Chichester, West Sussex PO20 7EH

Contact: Julian Moores
Tel/fax: 01243 773828
E-mail:
ciderhouse@argonet.co.uk  

A range of farm products, including our own 'Appledram' cider, perry and apple juice together with free-range Broad Breasted Bronze Turkeys at Christmas.  There is a licenced cider house on the farm incorporating a tea room with home-made cakes, lunches and a huge range of delectable teas and coffees.  

Open: 10.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday.

Distribution: Regional - own transport. National & regional - distributor & wholesaler

On A286 - 2 miles south of Chichester


BALLARDS BREWERY LIMITED

The Old Sawmill, Nyewood, Petersfield, West Sussex GU31 5HA

Contact: Carola Brown
Tel: 01730 821301/362
Fax: 01730 821742
E-mail:
carola@ballards24.freeserve.co.uk 

Local independent brewery established in 1980, producing draught and bottle conditioned beers. Available in a wide range of strengths, all our beers are individually and distinctively flavoured using blends of high quality malts and hops. A range of brewery memorabilia is also on sale.

Open weekdays during normal shopping hours.

Distribution: Local - own transport. National & regional - wholesaler

At north end of Nyewood village between Rogate and South Harting.


BOOKERS VINEYARD

Foxhole Lane, Bolney, West Sussex, RH17 5NB

Contact: Samantha Linter
Tel: 01444 881575
Fax: 01444 881399
E-mail:
sam@bookersvineyard.co.uk 
Website:
www.bookersvineyard.co.uk 

Bookers Vineyard began in 1973 and now has 7 acres planted with various varieties of grapevine.  These include Chardonnay, Muller Thurgan, Schonburger, Pinot Noir and Rondo.  They also produce white and red wine and quality sparkling wine made by the traditional method.


BOTH BARRELS LTD.

t/a The Manor Cellars, Merrydown Forecourt, Horam, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 OBZ

Contact: Richard Purdey
Tel: 01435 812257
E-mail:
via A Taste of the South East

Both Barrels is the new brand name for former Merrydown range of Sussex fruit wines, and mead. We operate from the old Merrydown off license in Horam and welcome trade and wholesale enquiries. We can deliver anywhere in the country.

Distribution: National Mail order service available


CARR TAYLOR VINEYARDS

Wheel Lane, Westfield, Nr. Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4SG

Contact: David Carr Taylor
Tel: 01424 752501
Fax: 01424 751716
Email Addresses:
sales@carr-taylor.co.uk
Website:
www.carr-taylor.co.uk

From our 37-acre vineyard and modern winery, comes a range of award winning bottle-fermented sparkling wines. Also, still white and rose wines, estate bottled from dry to medium style. Fruit wines are now an addition to our list. Hampers using local produce and wines made to order.

Distribution: National Mail order service available


DAVENPORT VINEYARDS

Limney Farm, Castle Hill, Rotherfield, East Sussex TN6 3RR

Contact: Will Davenport
Tel: 01892 852380
Fax: 01892 852781
E-mail:
info@davenportvineyards.co.uk
Website:
www.davenportvineyards.co.uk

12 acres on two separate sites in the High Weald countryside, currently undergoing conversion to organic production.  Internationally trained winemaker and well-equipped modern winery producing award-winning dry white and bottle-fermented sparkling wines including the "Horsmonden" single vineyard wines.  Supporter of the English Quality Wine Scheme.

Visitors are welcome to see the winery and group tours/tastings can be arranged by appointment.

National mail order service available.

Distribution: Local - own transport
National - carrier, wholesaler


GOSPEL GREEN CYDER AND VAN COMMON VINEYARD

Gospel Green Cottage, Haslemere, West Sussex, GU27 3BH
Contacts: James and Cathy Lane
Tel/Fax: 01428 654120
E-mail:
gospelgreen@onetel.net.uk 

Champagne method cyder from local fruit producing a delicious, refreshing and alternative sparkling drink.  Critically acclaimed by BBC Food and Drink programme and BBC Radio 4 Food Programme.  Now also producing a range of dry and medium white, red and sparkling wines from their own vineyards.

Distribution: Local and Regional


HARVEY & SON (LEWES) LTD

The Bridge Wharf Brewery, 6 Cliffe High Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2AH

Contact: Tony Buxton (Brewery Shop)
Tel: 01273 480209
Fax: 01273 483706
E-mail:
harveysshop@pavilion.co.uk 
Website:
www.harveys.org.uk 

Sussex brewers since 1790, Great beers, fine wines and souvenir gifts from the Brewery Shop.  For mixed selection boxes visit our website.  
Shop open times Monday - Saturday 9.30 a.m. - 4.45 p.m.

Shop open Monday to Saturday

Distribution: Regional - own transport

In Lewes town


HIDDEN SPRING VINEYARD & ORGANIC ORCHARD

Vines Cross Road, Horam, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 0HE

Contacts: Sue and Graham Mosey
Tel/Fax: 01435 812640
E-mail:
hidden-spring@eastbourne.org

Vineyard and organic orchards.  Farm shop.  Farm Walks. Wine Tastings.  wines: red, white, rose and sparkling.  Organic apple wines.  Honey.  Apples when in season.  Groups by appointment

Distribution: Local, regional, national and Export
Mail order service available

Just north of Horam off B2203 Heathfield Road


LURGASHALL WINERY

Lurgashall, Nr. Petworth, West Sussex GU28 9HA

Contact: Jim Inkster
Tel: 01428 707292
Fax: 01428 707654
Email:
sales@lurgashall.co.uk
Website:
www.lurgashall.co.uk

Traditional English country wines, meads and liqueurs produced in our award-winning 17th Century barn. Local ingredients used wherever possible for our products, which are made to original recipes.  Guided tours for parties of 15 or more includes wine tasting and cheese.

Opening Times:  Shop open Monday - Saturday  9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m., Sunday 11.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. 

Distribution: Local, regional, national and export.

Location: A272, A283 and A286 - follow brown tourist signs.


RIDGEVIEW ESTATE WINERY LTD.

Fragbarrow Lane, Ditchling Common, Sussex, BN6 8TP

Contact: Christine Roberts
Tel: 01444 241441
Fax: 01444 230757
Email:
ridgeviewestate@cs.com  
Website:
www.ridgeview.co.uk 

Dedicated solely to the production of the highest quality sparkling wine from traditional varieties - Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier and using traditional bottle fermentation and maturing in purpose built underground cellars.  Awards include, International Wine Competition Trophy for Best English Wine, Wine of the Year and Gold Medal in National Open Wine Competition.
Group tasting and tours by appointment.

Location:  1.5 miles north of Ditchling on B2112
Open days:  Bank holiday weekends and up to Christmas - see website for details.
Mail order service available


SEDLESCOMBE VINEYARD

Robertsbridge, East Sussex

Contact: Roy Cook
Tel: 01580 830715
Fax: 01580 830122
E-mail:
rcook91137@aol.com
Website:
www.tor.co.uk/sedlescombe/

England's leading organic vineyard (est. 1979) specialising in the production of organic English wines, fruit juices and farmhouse ciders to Soil Association standards.

Vineyard and Woodland Nature Trail Open Daily
Wine Tasting Available
Mail Order Service

On B2244, 1.5 miles north of Sedlescombe village (8 miles north of Hastings).


BEVERAGES - NON-ALCOHOLIC

GRAN STEADS GINGER

43 Old Fort Road, Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex BN43 5RL

Contact: Len Knox
Tel/fax: 01273 452644
E-mail:
via A Taste of the South East

We produce non-alcoholic mellow ginger wine, which can be drunk on its own or as a mixer. Also has many culinary and health benefits, e.g. in cooking it adds extra spice to curries, stews, stir fries and is useful as a marinade. It can also be added to desserts and is delicious on ice cream.

Distribution: Regional - own transport & wholesaler

Please phone for stockists


HILLGROVE SPRING WATER CO. LTD.

Hillgrove Spring Farm, Northchapel, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 9EQ

Contact: Jack van Driel
Tel: 01428 707723
Fax: 01243 790877
E-mail:
jackvandriel@beeb.net                                                                       

In the heart of Sussex, under Blackdown Hill and in an area of outstanding natural beauty lies Hillgrove Spring.  Filtered through ancient sandstone the spring has been a source of refreshment for generations.

Distribution:  Local/Regional


THE HURTWOOD TEA COMPANY LTD.

P.O. Box 311, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2YG

Contact: Paul Millham
Tel: 01737 843501
Fax: 01737 842587
E-mail:
via A Taste of the South East

The foil tea finger is exclusive to the Company.  An innovative new concept to rival the teabag.  It contains Grade I Darjeeling, the Champagne of tea and is blended with a wide variety of fruits.  Loose tea is also packaged, both are available via selected retailers and mail order.

Mail order service available


RINGDEN FARM APPLE JUICE LTD

Ringden Farm, London Road, Hurst Green, Etchingham, East Sussex TN19 7QY

Contact: Chris Dench
Tel: 01580 879385
Fax: 01580 879270
E-mail:
via A Taste of the South East

We produce a range of farm-pressed cloudy apple juices. Our most popular line is a Cox/Bramley blend which is available in 330ml and one litre glass bottles; single variety juices such as Cox, Bramley, Jonagold, Russet and Worcester are available in one litre glass bottles. Visitors can sample the juice and see the product being made.

Open daily.

Distribution: Local - own transport. Regional - distributor

On A21 1/2 mile south of Flimwell.


SUSSEX SPRING

Rauter House 1 Sybron Way, Millbrook Business Park Jarvis Brook East Sussex TN6 3DZ

Contact: Horst Rauter
Tel: 0870 8483001
Fax: 0870 8484001
E-mail:
via A Taste of the South East

Sussex Spring Water is a family run business, producing spring water that is protected and abstracted at source. Providing Cold, Hot and Cold, Counter Top or Carbonated spring water dispensers for businesses to rent in 22.7 and 19 litre bottles. Customers are not tied to a contract. 

Distribution: Regional and National - own transport


THE SUSSEX TEA COMPANY LTD

PO Box 66, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 3ZR

Contacts: Anthony & Karen Walker
Tel: 01825 732601
Fax: 01825 732730
Email:
sales@sussextea.co.uk
Website:
http://www.sussextea.co.uk

The Sussex Tea Company was established in 1989 to provide high quality teas at affordable prices, a policy that continues to support their high reputation.
The range includes their famous Sussex Tea, a blend of fine Kenyan teas, Speciality teas including; decaffeinated, organic and six varieties of fruit infusions containing neither caffeine or tannin.

Distribution: Regional, National and International

Mail order service available.

     


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