Hidden Spring Vineyard
Nestled in the heart of East Sussex, Hidden Spring Vineyard is a boutique wine producer creating world-class still and sparkling wines. Their wines are meticulously crafted from hand-picked grapes grown in the fields surrounding the on-site Tasting Room. You can visit the wine bar and shop or join the Tour & Tasting Experience which offers you the chance to see the journey from grape to glass entirely on site, culminating in an expertly-guided wine tasting led by the head winemaker.
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