At Abingworth, our winery was designed to support high-quality winemaking at every stage — from grape to bottle. Built in phases as the vineyard grew, it’s a space that reflects our mission: to create outstanding English wines that are true to site, expressive, and tell the story of our unique site in the South Downs.
Built in Two Phases
Making use of an original barn that we were told once held a quirky collection of classic cars, the building has now been transformed into a state of the art winery.
Phase 1 (2024): Constructed to handle our first small harvest — around 13 tonnes
Phase 2 (2025): Expanded to support full-scale production as the vineyard matured.
Current capacity: Can now process up to 60 tonnes per vintage.
Designed for flow
Our winery layout was carefully planned to support smooth movement and precision across every step of the winemaking process:
- Thoughtful design from grape intake to bottling
- Streamlined workflows to minimise handling and maximise quality
- Every element optimised to support effective winemaking.
Sustainable & Climate-Controlled
- Temperature- and humidity-controlled barrel room for optimal aging
- Wastewater management systems designed to protect the environment and surrounding land
- Built with a long-term focus on sustainability.
Still Wine led
Our primary focus is producing high-quality English still wines, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in a cool-climate setting.
We work with Pinot Noir (for rosé and red), Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, and Cabaret Noir, a disease-resistant PIWI variety, allowing us to explore both classic and progressive styles.
Small releases of traditional method sparkling are also in production.
Technology Meets Tradition
We’ve equipped the winery with modern, precise technology to support quality at every level:
Vibrating sorting tables & oscillating destemmer for gentle fruit handling
Pneumatic press systems for careful juice extraction
Advanced cooling/heating controls to fine-tune fermentation
Fermentation & aging vessels:
- Subtle French oak barrels
- Textured concrete tanks
- Stainless steel for purity and control.
Our Winemaking Philosophy
We take a minimal intervention approach: guiding, not manipulating, the wine to bring out the best of our fruit.
- Additions only when truly necessary
- Combining New and Old World techniques
- Letting the fruit — and the site — speak clearly in the glass.
Our Mission
To produce still and sparkling wines that are:
True to site
Crafted with care
Honest expressions of our cool-climate landscape.
Explore Abingworth Vineyard
Take a look around, browse our shop, and discover our range of English wines.
Thinking of visiting? Book a tour or get in touch — we’d love to hear from you.
