Stopham Barrel Aged Pinot Blanc
Guide price: £22.95
Recorded vintages: 2025
A French-oak-fermented Sussex Pinot Blanc with cream and apple aromas, followed by melon and citrus flavours.
2007
Pulborough
Simon Woodhead planted 21,000 vines at Stopham in 2007, establishing a vineyard above the River Arun in the South Downs National Park. He chose Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Bacchus for aromatic still whites, alongside Chardonnay and Pinot Noir for sparkling wine. The winery occupies a Grade II-listed Victorian barn.
Stopham’s roughly six hectares — around 15 acres — hold 21,000 vines on south-facing, sandy, free-draining ground in the South Downs National Park. Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Bacchus are planted for aromatic still wines, with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir for sparkling. Wide rows improve sun exposure, grass cover limits erosion and manure from cattle on the wider estate adds organic matter to this naturally lean soil.
WINEMAKER
Simon Woodhead designed automotive sensors at TAG McLaren F1 before studying viticulture and winemaking at Plumpton College. At Stopham, he uses temperature-controlled fermentation, laboratory analysis and real-time monitoring to manage the wines. Bottling under inert gas helps limit their exposure to oxygen.
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Guide price: £22.95
Recorded vintages: 2025
A French-oak-fermented Sussex Pinot Blanc with cream and apple aromas, followed by melon and citrus flavours.
Guide price: £22.95
Recorded vintages: 2023
An aromatic Sussex Bacchus with floral aromas, orange peel and grapefruit flavours, moderate acidity and a gentle touch of sweetness.
Recorded vintages: 2022
Stopham Estate’s still white Pinot Blanc from West Sussex. Recorded venue listings include the 2022 vintage.
Guide price: £22.95
Recorded vintages: 2024
An aromatic, off-dry Sussex Pinot Gris with peach and pear fruit, a gentle sweetness and a rounded texture.
Guide price: £30
Recorded vintages: 2025
A light-bodied Sussex Pinot Noir with red cherry and raspberry fruit, bright acidity and a subtle hint of spice.
Guide price: £35
Recorded vintages: 2021
Sussex sparkling wine aged on its lees for 48 months, with honeyed brioche, grapefruit and citrus flavours.
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Saturday tours include a vineyard walk, a visit to the winery in a converted Victorian barn, and a tasting of up to three still wines and one sparkling wine, subject to availability. Selected bookings can include lunch nearby.
Vineyard visits are closed for the season, as confirmed by Stopham in October 2026. Seasonal vineyard and winery tours normally run from April to September and require advance booking. Check Stopham’s booking calendar for future dates before travelling.
Advance booking is required. Tours cross working vineyard ground, so suitable outdoor footwear is recommended. Contact Stopham before booking if you have access, mobility, child or dog-related questions.
BUY & DRINK
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LISTED PRODUCER • London
Simon Rogan’s intimate Soho chef’s table, offering a seasonal tasting menu. Stopham confirms its Pinot Gris is served by the glass.
LISTED PRODUCER • Climping
A country-house hotel near Climping beach, with restaurant dining, lounges and gardens. Stopham confirms it is a hospitality partner stocking its wines.
LISTED PRODUCER • Brighton
Seafood restaurant and oyster bar in Brighton’s Lanes, with Stopham whites on its English wine list.
LISTED PRODUCER • Pulborough
Sussex wine merchant offering Stopham Pinot Gris through its online shop, with delivery and pre-arranged warehouse collection.
LISTED PRODUCER • Brighton
An independent restaurant in Brighton’s Lanes, serving seasonal food, coffee, cocktails and wine. Stopham confirms Pinot Gris and sparkling wine are stocked.
LISTED PRODUCER • Cuckfield
An Elizabethan manor hotel in Cuckfield, with restaurant dining and views across the Sussex countryside. Stopham confirms it is a hospitality partner stocking its wines.
LISTED PRODUCER • Horsham
A Sussex country-house hotel near Horsham, with dining at Camellia, Botanica and The Pass. Stopham confirms its Pinot Gris is poured by the glass.
LISTED PRODUCER • London
A City restaurant on St Swithin’s Lane, with modern European dining and a wine list featuring Stopham Pinot Blanc and English still and sparkling wines.
LISTED PRODUCER • Burpham, near Arundel
Village pub and restaurant near Arundel, listing Stopham Bacchus by the glass and bottle and Stopham sparkling by the bottle.
LISTED PRODUCER • Brighton
A colourful Brighton brasserie with botanical interiors, all-day dining and an elegant bar in the heart of The Lanes.
LISTED PRODUCER • London
A South Kensington hotel with elegant dining and drinks spaces. Its Drawing Room wine list includes Stopham Estate Pinot Blanc 2022 from Sussex.
LISTED PRODUCER • Midhurst
A historic coaching-inn hotel in Midhurst, with a restaurant, lounge bar and conservatory. Stopham confirms it is a hospitality partner stocking its wines.
LISTED PRODUCER • Graffham
A restaurant and lodge in Graffham, with seasonal Sussex cooking and a relaxed bar. Stopham confirms its Pinot Gris is stocked.