Drop-in Wine Tasting
Our Cellar Door shop, located within our Winery on our Sussex Wine Estate, is open daily (excluding some bank holidays) for complimentary drop-in wine tastings and shopping. This is a great opportunity to try our wines before your purchase. A member of our experienced Cellar Door team will be delighted to offer an introduction to our wine at the tasting bar. Tastings are short and relaxed, lasting up to 10 minutes. We always recommend joining a guided tour if you wish to find out more about the Rathfinny Wine Estate and sample a broader range of our wines. Please note, drop-in tastings are subject to availability upon arrival and limited to groups of six.
The Rathfinny Trail
Why not extend your visit with a walk around the Rathfinny Trail? Pick up a map from the Cellar Door shop and explore the 5km (3.1 mile) route around our Estate all year round. Dogs welcome!
This route can be shortened or extended as you wish. A member of our team will be happy to recommend their favourite walks to you.
You can now treat yourself to a coffee or glass of sparkling at The Hut, open every day, 10am-5pm
Tour & Tasting
Our popular, small-group tours and wine tasting experiences are available to book throughout the year. During the 1.45 hour tour, you will be led by an experienced guide who will walk you through the unique story of the Rathfinny Wine Estate – from its conception and first plantings, through to our Traditional Method sparkling winemaking processes and beyond. All tours conclude with a tutored tasting of wines from our portfolio.
There is no expectation to have any prior knowledge about Sussex winemaking, but we guarantee you’ll walk away with some factual gems and a newfound appreciation for Sussex wine.
Lunch and Wine Tasting
Why not extend your stay with a long lunch. This is a great way to relax and experience the full Rathfinny food and wine offering. We serve two and three-course lunches at the Tasting Room every Wednesday – Sunday, Sunday lunches at the Flint Barns and seasonal dining experiences. For sample menus and availability, please visit our dining page.
Short Break Packages
Did you know we offer resident-only tours and wine tastings for all guests who stay overnight at our Flint Barns bed and breakfast accommodation? Perfect for a midweek getaway or long weekend, our short break packages include everything the Rathfinny Estate has to offer so you can relax and unwind without having to dash home at the end of the day. View our latest package offers and availability on our Flint Barns page.
Private Tour & Wine Tasting Experience
We offer exclusive Vineyard tours and tastings for private groups all year round. During these fun and intimate tours, you will learn the process of how we turn our grapes into Sussex Sparkling wine, followed by a guided tasting of our Sussex wines.
