Coombe Bottom Farm Vineyard

About Coombe Bottom Farm Vineyard

Coombe Bottom Farm Vineyard is a dedicated wine estate nestled in the beautiful countryside of West Sussex, part of the acclaimed South East England wine region. Established in 2016, this vineyard has steadily built a reputation for producing quality English wines using grapes grown on its own estate. With approximately 4.80 hectares of vines already planted, Coombe Bottom Farm Vineyard represents the growing enthusiasm for English wine production in one of the country's most promising viticultural counties.

The vineyard focuses on cultivating a diverse selection of grape varieties that thrive in the English climate. The planted varieties include Bacchus, a grape well suited to English conditions that often produces aromatic and crisp wines, alongside classic sparkling wine grapes such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Meunier. These three varieties form the backbone of many celebrated English sparkling wines, and their presence at Coombe Bottom Farm Vineyard reflects a thoughtful approach to grape selection. The estate also grows Pinot Gris, adding further diversity to its portfolio and enabling the production of different wine styles.

West Sussex has established itself as one of the leading counties for English wine production, with a combination of suitable chalk and clay soils, a favourable microclimate, and a growing number of dedicated producers. Coombe Bottom Farm Vineyard contributes to this reputation by focusing on quality grape growing and carefully managed viticulture practices. The commitment to tending the vines throughout the growing season helps ensure that the grapes reach optimal ripeness each year.

While Coombe Bottom Farm Vineyard is not currently open to visitors for cellar door sales or vineyard tours, wine enthusiasts can explore the range of English wines produced by this West Sussex estate through online channels and selected stockists. The vineyard's position within the South East England wine region places it among a rich tapestry of English wineries worth discovering, and its focus on both aromatic and classic sparkling wine varieties makes it a vineyard to watch as it continues to develop its offering and establish its wines within the competitive English wine market.