From the Vineyard - Ridgeview Estate
Monday 4th August 2025
From the Vineyard is our wine initiative, celebrating the finest examples of English winemaking.
This month, we are delighted to showcase Ridgeview Estate, an award-winning English sparkling wine producer based in Ditchling Common, East Sussex.
Nestled in the foothills of the South Downs, Ridgeview has been pioneering English sparkling wine since 1995. A family-founded estate with a global reputation, Ridgeview crafts traditional method sparkling wines from classic grape varieties – Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier – grown in England’s cool climate.
As a certified B Corporation and founder member of Sustainable Wines of Great Britain, Ridgeview is committed to producing world-class wines with care, craft and conscience. Served at Royal occasions and state banquets, Ridgeview’s wines are renowned for their elegance, complexity and expressive fruit character.
This month, we will be showcasing their spectacular Blanc de Blancs 2020 - a pale golden wine with aromas of ripe orchard fruit and honeyed apricot. On the palate, it’s rich and bright, offering flavours of baked apple and warm peach, beautifully balanced by fresh acidity and hints of sweet spice.
A selection of other Ridgeview wines will also be available by the glass throughout.
On Thursday, 14th August 2025, we are thrilled to welcome Mardi Roberts, Prestige Account Director at Ridgeview, for an exclusive complimentary tasting of their wines. Guests with a dinner reservation that evening are invited to join this special experience.
In addition, only during the month of August, we’ll be serving the Ridgeview Bloomsbury NV with our afternoon teas and crafting a unique cocktail featuring their exceptional wine.
Click on the links below to find out more about Ridgeview.
https://www.ridgeview.co.uk/about-us/
From the vineyard giveaway - Instagram.
To celebrate our wine of the month, Gravetye Manor and Ridgeview Estate have come together to bring you a fabulous giveaway showcasing the best local gastronomy and wine.
One lucky winner and their special guest will enjoy:
🍽️ A Michelin starred three-course dinner with wine at Gravetye Manor with a magnum of Ridgeview Bloomsbury to take home (gifted by Ridgeview).
🍷 Wine tour and tasting voucher for two at Ridgeview Estate.
Dining at Gravetye Manor is an exquisite experience, blending Michelin-starred cuisine with breathtaking garden views. Our new Executive Chef Martin Carabott, showcases seasonal ingredients, sourced from the estate’s own kitchen garden, ensuring fresh, innovative dishes.
Escape to the vineyard for a relaxed tour and tasting at their breath-taking wine estate in the South Downs National Park. Discover the quality and craftsmanship behind their classic method sparkling wines. You’ll learn about our pioneering history and innovative future, shaped by their commitment to sustainability from grape to glass. A beautiful destination in the heart of Sussex, their expert team will lead you on a journey through their vineyards and winery to witness their award-winning wines come to life, followed by a guided tasting overlooking panoramic vistas of their Chardonnay vines.
TO ENTER ⬇️
● Follow @gravetyemanor and @ridgeviewwineuk
● Like AND save this post
● Tag the special person in your life you’d love to take or someone who would love the chance to win this prize too! (Each tag / comment box = one entry, enter as many times as you like!)
● Reshare this post on your Stories for an extra chance to win.
Good luck!
#Giveaway
🌸 T&Cs apply. UK residents only. 18+ only. Not endorsed by Instagram. Competition closes at midnight on Tuesday 2nd September 2025.
🌸 Please see @gravetyemanor website for full T&Cs (link in bio)
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Gravetye Manor & Ridgeview Instagram Giveaway Terms & Conditions to put on website
● The giveaway will run from 5pm on Tuesday 19th August until midnight on Tuesday 2nd September 2025.
● You must complete the entry requirements stated in the social post:
1. Follow @gravetyemanor and @ridgeviewwineuk
2. Like AND save the competition post
3. Tag the special person in your life you’d love to take or someone who would love the chance to win this prize too! (Each tag / comment box = one entry)
4. Reshare this post on your Stories for an extra chance to win
● Each tag in a comment box counts as one entry. Enter as many times as you like.
● Competition prize consists of:
○ A Michelin-starred three-course dinner with wine for 2 people at Gravetye Manor with a magnum of Ridgeview Bloomsbury to take home (gifted by Ridgeview).
○ Wine tour and tasting voucher for two at Ridgeview Estate.
● No cash or credit value can be given as an alternative to the prize.
● No customisation, personalisation or splitting of the prize can be made.
● Entrants must be 18 or over.
● The winner will be solely responsible for their own travel, alongside any other expenses incurred in connection with the prize.
● The winner will need to make their own way to and from the vineyard (BN6 8TP). Full location information can be found here.
● Due to the nature of the prize, this competition is for UK entrants only.
● The winner will be picked at random by the Gravetye Manor team.
● The winner will be contacted by a member of the Gravetye Manor team via direct message – they will need to provide their email address at this time. If the winner does not reply within 72 hours, an alternative winner will be selected.
● Please be aware of hoax accounts, we will only contact you directly from @gravetyemanor or @ridgeviewwineuk.
● The Gravetye Manor dinner must be redeemed by 19th August 2026 and is subject to availability.
● Dinner is three-courses with wine in Gravetye Manor’s Michelin starred restaurant, with a Ridgeview aperitif.
● Specific dietary requirements should be requested at the time of booking your meal.
● The winner can book their dinner at Gravetye Manor Sunday – Thursday.
● The winner will receive an email from both Gravetye and Ridgeview Estate to redeem their prizes.