Charles Palmer vineyards

Welcome to Charles Palmer Vineyards

The 35 acres of vines sit amongst the 120 acre Wickham Manor Estate,  just to the west of the medieval Cinque Port town of Winchelsea, steeped in wine trading history. There are a total of 8 different vineyard blocks, each with its own slightly different soils, and characteristics. The blocks are named, Summerlands, Sandrock, White Fox, Gravels, Marlpit, Willows, and Old Wickham. The names give a clue about the location, or an historic link.

WINE TASTINGS

This starts with a talk, overlooking the stunning Brede Valley, and our vineyards. We then invite you to join us for the tasting where you will try a selection of our wines, and we will tell you our story.

Of course, if we have good weather, all tastings will take place outside either on the bank or under our summer pergola.

In winter months, all wine tastings will be done inside our cosy Tasting Room. For those wanting to pop in for a glass of wine, we have additional indoor seating within the Cellar Door near our roaring log burner.

The East Sussex coastal location just a mile from the sea provides a beneficial climate, having higher night time temperatures, reducing the risk of frosts and helping to ripen the grapes. The carefully chosen aspect of the slopes and the soil that the vines are planted in is perfect for growing these varieties of grapes.

Originally Wickham Manor would have stood within the town boundaries of Winchelsea. Between the sea and the French, most of Old Winchelsea was brought down, but Wickham Manor and a network of old cellars running underneath Winchelsea are some of the last remnants of the former town.

Our Cellar Door is open for, wine purchases, drop in try and buy, or simply come and enjoy a lovely glass of our wines whilst overlooking our vineyards.

also during the year, we run a variety of events, some that need pre-booking, and some that you just turn up and enjoy.

Have a look at our social media pages (charlespalmervineyards) on facebook and Instagram to see what’s happening.
Our hours of opening are Wednesday to Saturday 11.00 until 5.00, and Sunday including Bank Holiday Mondays 12.00 until 4.00, Otherwise we are open by appointment only