"The world of elite sommeliers demands unparalleled precision, a skill exemplified by the notoriously difficult 'Champagne Pour' challenge. Emma Denney, director of wine at Claridge’s London, understands the exacting standards of sommelier-specific wine competitions, which feature rigorous technical tests and blind tastings. Trophy winners on the world stage, and with England recording the highest Gold success rate among major producers at the International Wine Challenge 20

Every bottle of The Weyborne begins on our south-facing slopes in the South Downs National Park, but its journey is only complete when it reaches your glass. This summer marks an exciting chapter for the estate as more restaurants and hotels choose to pour Oriana by the glass, introducing our English sparkling wines to guests nationwide. We're delighted to be featured at Teal by Sally Abé, HIDE in London, and throughout the Signet Collection, including Barnsdale, The Retr

There is a quiet magic to the vineyard in midsummer. The long days stretch across the South Downs, the rows glow beneath the evening sun, and the first tiny bunches of grapes begin to emerge. After months of careful pruning, nurturing and anticipation, this is the moment when the vintage truly begins to reveal itself. This year has been one of contrasts. Whilst many vineyards across England faced damaging spring frosts, The Weyborne's unique position at the highest point of

We are delighted to share that Oriana Golden Spur Brut NV has been awarded a Silver Medal at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC). Widely regarded as one of the world’s most respected blind tasting competitions, the IWSC brings together leading international producers alongside some of the wine industry’s most experienced judges, sommeliers, and wine experts. Following last year’s medal success with our 2019 vintage, Golden Spur 2022 was entered into this

Early summer has arrived with quiet intensity across The Weyborne Estate, transforming the vineyard almost daily as the growing season gathers pace across the South Downs. Budburst is now well underway, and the vineyard has changed dramatically in recent weeks. What only a short time ago felt still and tentative is now vibrant, green, and full of movement. The warm spring weather has accelerated vine growth. The vineyard is now entering one of its most energetic pha

Oriana Golden Spur Brut, the premium English sparkling wine from The Weyborne Estate, continues to captivate wine lovers and critics alike. Celebrating the rolling hills and lush orchards of the English countryside, this luminous sparkling wine has been praised as mesmerising, rich, and elegantly expressive, a true standout in the world of English sparkling wines. Matthew Jukes: “Utterly Mesmerised” Renowned wine critic Matthew Jukes, writing for Vineyard, described Oria

There are moments when something exceptional becomes effortlessly accessible, and this is one of them. Oriana Golden Spur Brut, the English sparkling wine from The Weyborne Estate, is now available at Ocado, ready to be delivered straight to your door. Crafted in West Sussex, Oriana Golden Spur captures the character of the South Downs in every glass. Expect fresh orchard fruits and citrus, subtle brioche and toasted almond and fine, elegant mousse. Balanced, bright, an

Weyborne Estate is situated at the highest point of the South Downs in West Sussex, on a terroir of mixed clay, greensand and chalk. The site enjoys a micro-climate that offers protection from frost to their south facing slope, as well as natural drainage and early ripeness. This is a single site of 25 acres planted to around 50% Chardonnay, plus Pinot Noir and a little Pinot Meunier. I met up recently with William Sharpley, Commercial Manager, and Benjamin Abric, Winemake

Discover the quiet magic of winter at The Weyborne Estate in the South Downs, West Sussex, where snow-covered vineyards enter a vital period of dormancy. Learn how winter rest, frost and soil balance shape the character, purity and elegance of English wine and English sparkling wine. From biodiversity to vine health, explore why this season of stillness is essential to every Weyborne vintage.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic dinner for two: silky pappardelle tossed in slow-simmered Bolognese, perfectly paired with Oriana Golden Spur, a premium English sparkling wine from The Weyborne Estate. Rich, comforting, and deeply satisfying, this elegant recipe balances hearty flavours with bright, creamy bubbles, creating a memorable, indulgent meal ideal for a cozy Valentine’s evening at home.

"Weyborne in Sussex has achieved a lot in a little time. Just a year after the first-ever vintage in 2018, its Weyborne Oriana 2019 this year won a cluster of gold and silver medals. Miranda Long joined the producer's team for lunch at the restaurant Clarette in London's Marylebone to see the latest English sparkling wine that the estate has in store. It is an early release from their 2022 harvest called Oriana Golden Spur. Destined to become the 2023 vintage to be launched n

Oriana is a name that signals the creative side of English sparkling—winemakers experimenting with varietal composition and dosage to craft distinctive house styles. Oriana Golden Spur is a pre-release of the 2022 vintage - which is showing great maturity relative to its 2 years on lees. The 2022 vintage was a spectacular year marked by the hottest and driest summer in recent history. This led to high quality, clean fruit with exceptional flavour and high yields. Condit

Named after Tennyson's The Ballad of Oriana, discovered in a 1905 edition within the Estate's own library, Weyborne is justifiably proud of this wine, which romantically embodies the spirit of love, loyalty and fate. In fact, Golden Spur is an early release of a 2022 vintage wine which will see the light.

My Favourite English Sparkling: Weyborne Oriana Golden Spur The latest release from the talented wine maker Ben Abric at Weyborne. You can enjoy this as an aperitif, its lifted citrus, orchard fruit full of energy makes it fun to drink with smoked salmon bellinis all afternoon. It would be equally at home with grilled seabass because of the subtle oxidative winemaking adds depth and complexity to this wine with a savoury nuance. You’ll find it at Noma and Harrods — and it’s

A toast to the happy couple. Weyborne Estate general manager Ben Abric shared a charming analogy for the difference between the still-maturing 2022 vintage of the West Sussex sparkling estate’s Oriana cuvée and the Oriana Golden Spur, the early release of the same wine. ‘The Golden Spur is your daughter celebrating her engagement. And then in a few months she will celebrate her wedding!’

The Weyborne Oriana Golden Spur Brut 2022 Sussex, England 12% alcohol. This is an early release from 2022, and it’s made in a more oxidative style, fermented in an open tank for the first part with 3% in barrel, then full malolactic fermentation. A blend of 46% Chardonnay, 53% Pinot Noir and 1% Pinot Meunier. This is a really rich style, with peach, ripe pear, baked apple and honey notes, as well as a fine spiciness. Lovely depth and richness to this wine, with a sense of har

Managing Director Benjamin Abric joins David as a guest on The Drink Hour to discuss the vision, progress, and future of The Weyborne Estate. The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM, Episode 237 - Benjamin Abric, Weyborne Estate, 24th October 2025

"Talking of Harrods… I visited their wine cellar for the first time – rather embarrassingly – this week. I was thrilled to see they are taking English wine seriously, spotting a few favourites on the shelves. This included new kids on the block, Weyborne, whose estate sits in the beautiful South Downs. They produced a great wine called Oriana (well worth a try), enjoyed over the last, lovely summer in 2019. If only we knew then, we'd have stocked up on a few more bottles."

Weyborne’s new Oriana Golden Spur is all about precision, place, and a little bit of magic and it was a privilege to be at the launch at Clarette restaurant last week, hearing Ben Abric and William Sharpley lift the veil on how this wine is made.

Situated at the highest point of the South Downs National Park, the Weyborne Estate just south of Haslemere offers stunning views alongside exceptional English sparkling wines. The vineyards and estate are part of historic Blackdown Park, where the River Wey begins its journey to the sea and where green pastures, undulating hills and lush valleys stretch as far as the eye can see. The first vines, planted in 2007, are a classic combination of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pin