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We’re pleased to see Downsview Vineyard recognized as one of the best local vineyards in Kent and Sussex by the restaurant company Whiting & Hammond in their quarterly publication Gastro .            

We’re pleased to announce the release of Downsview Bacchus 2014. As you may have read from our Harvest report the 2014 vintage was exceptional and that excellence, is clearly portrayed in this newly release wine. The long, warm and drier then average season, with a fine Indian summer, resulted in a wine that perfectly balances

We are pleased to announce that our 2013 Bacchus, an aromatic, intense, and fruity still white wine, has now been released! This joins Conans Reserve, a sparkling cider made in the champagne style which makes an excellent aperitif or celebration choice. Both Downsview Bacchus and Conans Reserve are available to purchase via “Our Wines” page.

We started harvest exceptionally early on the 14th September  and finished on the 18th October.  We really could not have asked for better growing and harvest conditions this year. The warm spring resulted in an early bud break at the beginning of April but we did not have any frost problems. The summer was warm