Tullens Vineyard
West Sussex, South East, England
About Tullens Vineyard
Tullens Vineyard is a distinguished English wine producer nestled in the beautiful countryside of Pulborough, West Sussex. This South East England winery has been cultivating vines since 2004 across 7.50 hectares of prime Sussex chalk downland terrain. The vineyard specializes in producing high quality English sparkling wine that showcases the exceptional potential of the region's terroir for cool climate viticulture.
The vineyard's plantings include the classic sparkling wine grape varieties Chardonnay, Meunier, and Precoce. These varieties thrive in the South East England's maritime climate, where the balanced growing season and well draining soils create ideal conditions for developing the delicate fruit flavors and bright acidity essential for producing premium sparkling wine. The winemaking team at Tullens Vineyard carefully manages every aspect of production from vine to bottle, ensuring that each release reflects the unique character of this West Sussex site.
Visitors to Tullens Vineyard can experience the estate through arranged visits, gaining insight into the winemaking process and enjoying tastings of the cellar door offerings. The vineyard provides an intimate alternative to larger commercial wineries, allowing guests to connect more personally with the land and the people behind the wine. This makes it particularly appealing for wine enthusiasts seeking a more authentic and educational experience at a working English vineyard.
As part of the growing English wine industry, Tullens Vineyard contributes to West Sussex's reputation as one of the United Kingdom's most promising wine regions. The county's combination of suitable topography, climate, and established winemaking expertise creates optimal conditions for producers like Tullens to craft wines that compete with traditional Old World regions. Wine lovers looking to explore the best of UK viticulture will find Tullens Vineyard a rewarding destination for discovering the quality and diversity of contemporary English wine.
Vineyard Details
| County | West Sussex |
|---|---|
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Postcode | RH20 1DA |
| Type | Vineyard |
| Area Planted | 7.500 ha |
| First Planted | 2004 |
| Website | tullens.co.uk ↗ |
Location
RH20 1DA