In 2017, the vendor started to explore agricultural ideas and growing grapes struck him as an interesting challenge. The name originated from the Roman garrison of Calleva, being less than half a mile away from the site English viticulture was in
the news winning medals around the world. The wine world was taking English wines far more seriously than ever before and with good reason. The fields are predominantly south facing, the area to be planted always seemed to be warm and in 2018 he brought renowned vineyard experts to the site to give their opinions and advise on the suitability of the fields and terroir; soil samples were taken to ascertain the quality of the land. There were positive responses to all. A local vineyard manager brought along his vigneron who looked at the soil and agreed
The 6 acre vineyard was planted in 2019 with 60% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir, 9% Pinot Meunier and 6% Rondo. At the same time, the vendor realised that vineyards were now becoming 'experience destinations'.
There was already a well with plenty of wildlife; completed in 2022.
The winery is in three part machinery store, is high e housed for wine making on mezzanine floor for storing plenty of space for bonded tasting room with bar, cate first floor In the tasting ro windowsills were handmad from the land. There is p chairs, and access to the lunches enjoying the produ vineyard and countryside room for a cellar door facil with showers (ideal for vin guests in the future), staff k
The first spray in 2020 led to another decision the night before spraying with conventional chemicals, the vendor got cold feet. Why create something of a wine destination if the local biodiversity was
going to be put under pressure?
The answer become organic Bat boxes were hung in the trees and beehives added around the vineyard and winery, increasing the biodiversity and encouraging bats to help combat moths in the vineyard rather than just using chemicals The hares, deer, badgers, kites, buzzards, pheasants, partridges, bats and pond-life would not be compromised. The vineyard will receive full organic certification in March 2023
There is potential for further south facing vines as well as a ‘glamping’ site In addition to all this there is a separate agricultural barn currently under residential planning application, which would be ideal for a Manager. The main residence is available by separate negotiation
Now it is possible to sit on the balcony looking up the slope to the vineyard and across the pond, enjoying a glass of wine with blue skies overhead and wonderful views of the South Downs and barely an hour from London.
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