Wine Style: Traditional Method

Belvoir Estate

Sunlit rows of grapevines with a grassy path between them

A small vineyard with a seriously grand backdrop. Belvoir Estate grows four cool-climate varieties beneath one of Leicestershire’s most recognisable castles, turning them into bright estate wines and a vineyard experience with more than a little theatre.

Greyfriars Vineyard

Rows of vines following the hillside at Greyfriars Vineyard

Greyfriars makes traditional-method sparkling wine on Surrey’s Hog’s Back, with bottles aged in an underground chalk cave. Visit for tastings, self-guided vineyard walks and the Saturday horsebox bar.

Balfour Winery

Aerial view of Balfour’s winery buildings and vineyard rows

Balfour makes still and traditional-method sparkling wines at Hush Heath Estate in Kent. Visit for vineyard and woodland walks, tours, tastings and meals overlooking the vines.

Ancre Hill Estates

Aerial view of Ancre Hill’s vineyards and the surrounding countryside

Ancre Hill is a biodynamic wine estate near Monmouth in Wales. It makes traditional-method sparkling wines, pét-nats and still wines from Demeter-certified vineyards.

Abingworth Vineyard

Rows of vines bordered by mature trees at Abingworth Vineyard

Abingworth is a family-run vineyard near Thakeham in West Sussex. Its range includes still Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and rosé, alongside a traditional-method Blanc de Blancs.

1276 Wines

A path between vines and trees in low evening sunlight

1276 Wines makes still and sparkling wines from its 25-acre Redbank Vineyard near Ledbury in Herefordshire. The winery also works with other British growers.

Raimes

Raimes vineyard or winery

Raimes is a family-run Hampshire estate making traditional-method sparkling wine from its own Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Visitors can explore the range at its Tasting Barn near Alresford.

Artelium Wine Estate

Artelium Wine Estate vineyard or winery

Artelium is a Sussex wine estate producing still and sparkling wines. Its visitor programme combines vineyard tours and tastings with contemporary art exhibitions and seasonal dining.

Brabourne Vineyard

Brabourne Vineyard sparkling wine in the vines

Brabourne is a small, family-run vineyard at the foot of the North Downs in Kent. It grows Chardonnay and Pinot Noir for still and sparkling wines, with tours and tastings available by arrangement.

Bluebell Vineyard Estates

Bluebell Vineyard Estates vineyard or winery

Bluebell Vineyard Estates in Sussex produces Hindleap sparkling wines and Ashdown still wines. Visitors can join tours and tastings, explore vineyard and woodland walks, or have a glass at the cellar door.