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

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

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.

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!’

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

We are thrilled to announce that the 2025 harvest at The Weyborne Estate has concluded — and not just on time, but ahead of schedule. For the first time in our history, we completed the harvest by October 1st, marking both the earliest and quickest harvest we've ever experienced. This achievement is a testament to the exceptional growing conditions we've enjoyed throughout the season. A warm, dry summer provided the perfect climate for our vines, allowing the grapes to rip

We are thrilled to share that our Oriana Brut 2019 has been awarded a 2025 IWSC Trophy, recognising it as the best of the best English sparkling wine. The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) is one of the world’s most respected wine competitions. Each year, wines are blind-tasted and awarded medals — Bronze, Silver, or Gold. From these Gold-winning wines, the judges select a single Trophy winner in each category — the wine that truly stands out for excellence.