Nurturing the Land
Protecting and enhancing biodiversity, chalk soils and habitats, while pursuing low-impact and regenerative viticulture.
Caring for People
Building a supportive, inclusive workplace and being a positive force in our local community.
Reducing our Footprint
Cutting emissions, waste and resource use across the Estate and in our supply chains.
Proud to be a B Corp
Rathfinny is part of a new wave of businesses that balance purpose and profit. This means we are legally required to consider the impact of every decision we make on society and the environment. You can rest assured that we are upholding the highest standards of environmental care and working conditions for our staff. By supporting Rathfinny, you can contribute to sustainable innovation and hold us accountable.
Tracking our Progress
Transparency is central to our sustainability journey. Each year we publish an Impact Report outlining our goals, actions and the challenges we face as we work to improve. We also publish our Carbon report, compiled by Carbon Jacked, which monitors our carbon output.
These reports track progress across our three pillars and help hold us accountable to the commitments we have made.
Our Founders
In 2010, Mark and Sarah bought the Rathfinny Estate whilst Mark was studying for a foundation degree in Wine Production at Plumpton College, Sussex. They both share a life-long passion for sparkling wine.
Mark has been a leading voice and innovator within the English wine industry, in relation to the establishment of the Sussex PDO and the introduction of the innovative 50cl bottle. He is also committed to developing Sussex as a wine tourism destination and along with Sarah, has a hands-on role across the business.
Sarah has been instrumental in the creation and development of the Rathfinny brand and has overseen the growth in the hospitality side of the business. Over the last few years, Sarah prioritised her time to lead Rathfinny through its application for B Corp status which embodies her drive to instil environmental and social concerns into the business. Their daughters also work alongside them, with Faye heading up Wine Tourism and Millie as Brand Director.
In 2026, Mark and Sarah received Honorary Doctorates of Arts from the University of Brighton in recognition of their contributions to education and the promotion of sustainable viticulture.
Beyond establishing Rathfinny Wine Estate, they also founded the Driver Youth Trust, a charity dedicated to supporting young people with literacy challenges. Through their work, they have helped embed equality, inclusion and evidence-based practice into initial teacher training, reaching more than 1,500 educators over the years.
