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

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

"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.

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

"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

West Sussex’s Weyborne Estate has released its third sparkling wine, Oriana Golden Spur, following the award-winning success of Oriana 2019, which picked up an IWSC Trophy, three Golds and two Silvers along the way. The new release is a pre-release of the 2022 vintage, which already shows surprising maturity despite just two years on lees. Winemaker Benjamin Abric describes 2022 as “a spectacular year” for the estate. It was one of the hottest and driest summers in memory,

Impress the in-laws: WEYBOURNE ESTATE: ORIANAGOLDEN SPUR At the highest point of West Sussex’s South Downs, this winery is elevated not only geographically but also in its aim to create premium English wines for the fine wine sphere. Oriana is their flagship, stocked at Harrods, and has picked up a number of trophies.However, they have just released Oriana Golden Spur (£45, weybourne. com) in celebration of the 2022 harvest. It is rich and savoury, with notes of baked golden

Born in Languedoc, Benjamin Abric ditched his native France to literally put roots down in Sussex’ chalky soils. Now head winemaker at Weyborne Estate, he tells db why “England is becoming the new Champagne”, and warns French producers to watch their backs: “With England coming up, they’re going to have to keep their game up if they don’t want to be toppled over by some newcomers.” Amelie Maurice-Jones in The Drinks Business, 7th November 2025

WineGB's Golden 50 List has once again celebrated the UK’s top wines, underscoring the growing strength and sophistication of the English wine industry — with The Weyborne Estate named among the “Top producers dominating multiple competitions.” James Bayley in The Drinks Business, 22nd October 2025.

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.

Nick Mosley speaks with Ben Abric who is the head winemaker at The Weyborne Estatelocated between Petworth and Haslemere in West Sussex. Nick Mosley in The Argus (Brighton), September 2025.

Located in the South Downs, the vines thrive in rich clay and chalk soils, 190m above sea level, in a microclimate. A must-try is The Weyborne's Oriana 2019 which is like sipping Champagne but with a quintessential English twist. Expect brioche, nuts and peaches. Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite in This England, August 2025.

“Plenty of high scores highlighted the ever-rising quality of English fizz and the skill and ambition of the country's winemakers.93 Points - Weyborne, Oriana Brut, West Susex 2019 Savoury aromas, stewed apple, honeycomb and beeswax. Orchard fruit, tarte au citron, focused acidity.” Judged by Susie Barrie MW, Simon Field, MW & Rebecca Palmer. Report by Susie Barrie MW in December Magazine (Page 103)

"I have known Weyborne's commercial director William Sharpley for getting on for 38 years. Wine trade orbits intersect with encouraging regularity, often with never enough time for a chat, rarely more than a nod, but occasionally a glass or two of wine. William's extraordinary tenure set him up perfectly for a career move into our own wine trade, and he picked Nick Clarke's remarkable Weyborne Estate, which has been featured in this very magazine. I liked the 2018 Family Rese

"As for the UK, we are producing some fine sparkling wines with rapturous applause going to Weyborne, West Sussex" All of the medallists from The Global Sparkling Masters 2025 by Patricia Stefanowicz 24th June 2025

Summer berries, good taste, nice acidity, crisp flavours of apples, citrus, ready salted crisps, and a wide array of red berries that keep you wanting another glass.” – Glass of Bubbly Food Pairing Suggestions: “Given the wine’s generous structure, food pairing options are vast, including roasted poultry, fresh fish, and rich creamy pasta dishes. With dessert, enjoy alongside indulgent pastries such as almond tart, apple strudel, or simply savour with cheese.” – Weyborne Est

"An International Wine Challenge (IWSC) Gold medal winner 2025, there’s sprinkling of stardust surrounding this stylish label. Exhibiting delicate notes of florals, creamy orchard fruits and hints of toasty nuts, citrusy energy and minerally undertones give way to a long, lingering finish. Divine.” 'Raise a glass to English Wine Week, and what promises to be a gold mine for wine lovers' in the Telegraph by Sam Wylie-Harris 20th June 2025

“Weyborne is impressing with its 'zero dosage' sparkling wines such as top cuvée Oriana, which has a creamy texture and brioche notes without added sweetness.” Helena Kicklin for British Airways High Life Magazine June 2025

"The Weyborne Oriana 2019, £45, Weyborne - An International Wine Challenge (IWSC) Gold medal winner 2025, there’s sprinkling of stardust surrounding this stylish label. Exhibiting delicate notes of florals, creamy orchard fruits and hints of toasty nuts, citrusy energy and minerally undertones give way to a long, lingering finish. Divine." English Wine Week: celebrating the thriving wine industry by Sam Wylie-Harris for Great British Life 15th June 2025

"The South Downs has no shortage of great sparkling producers, but Weyborne is quietly carving out its niche. Oriana 2019 is only their second release, made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier, sourced from the estate’s oldest vineyard planted in 2004. It’s whole-bunch pressed, with a touch of neutral oak and over three years on lees. The result is fine bubbles, citrus peel, chalky precision and a long, clean finish. “We want to be world class,” says viticulturist Benjami

Margaret Rand travels to the Black Down Hills in Sussex to meet the team behind a new sparkling producer that is thriving at higher altitude. Weyborne Estate: Alone I Wander by Margaret Rand in The World of Fine Wine Issue 88 2025

"I have known Weyborne’s commercial director William Sharpley for getting on for 38 years. Wine trade orbits intersect with encouraging regularity, often with never enough time for a chat, rarely more than a nod, but occasionally a glass or two of wine. William’s extraordinary tenure sets him up perfectly for a career move into our own wine trade, and he picked Nick Clarke’s remarkable Weyborne Estate, which has been featured in this very...

Wine Without the Snobbery by Libby Brodie Tuesday 18th February 2025 - Naked Wines (Page 21-22)

"French winemaker Benjamin Abric reveals the four things that distinguish new English sparkling wine estate Weyborne... After growing up in the family vineyards in southern France and working across France and in Virginia in the USA, he has settled with his Welsh wife in England, working at the new wine estate since 2022. The estate, in Haslemere, Surrey, has revealed its direction and how it plans to stand out with the release of its new sparkling wine, Oriana 2019. The sig

"I was impressed by the second release from a winery that makes much of its lofty position on the highest point of the South Downs national

"With the sheer number of excellent wines tasted, I’ve allowed myself my usual indulgence of a baker’s dozen that so very nearly made it, so

"Weyborne Estate, Family Reserve, Surrey, England, United Kingdom 2018 - Points 89 A field blend with the oldest plantings traced back to 2

"Weyborne Estate, Oriana Brut Vintage 2019 - 93 West Sussex, England, Sparkling White, Cork, 12.0% abv (2024) This second ever release fro

"Oriana 2019, The Weyborne. Situated at the highest point in the South Downs in Sussex, this up-and-coming estate was first planted by Nick

"Weyborne Estate Oriana 2019, England A new star among classic-method English wines. The first commercial vintage from this West Sussex est

"Weyborne, Oriana Brut 2019 England - 17 Full bottle 1,592 g. Grapes from an estate vineyard at the highest part of the South Downs in West

Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite for Platinum Magazine "Oriana recalls sipping Champagne but with a quintessential English twist"

"A new name from England makes an impressive debut." "A super impressive first tasting from this estate for me." Tom Cannavan wine-pages.co

"If you love the smell of warm New York cheesecake, you'll love the smell of this wine. It's lees-smoky, tastes of white peach steeped in le

"The 2018 vintage was an absolute winner in England and sparklings from that year are always a treat. Weyborne is situated at the source of

"Owner Nick Clarke to purchased the historic Blackdown Park estate in 2010 (near Haslemere, Surrey), and has planted 25 acres of Chardonnay,