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Harvest Week at Leonardslee | Autumn Vineyard Visits
Why Autumn is the Best Time to Visit a Sussex Vineyard
As the vines begin to turn golden and the Sussex countryside shifts into autumn, harvest season brings new energy to Leonardslee Family Vineyards.
For English winemakers, harvest is one of the most important moments of the year. It's when grapes are picked at peak ripeness, marking the culmination of months of careful vineyard work and the arrival of new vintage. For visitors, it is also one of the most impressive and atmospheric times to experience a Sussex vineyard.
What Happens During Harvest Week?
Harvest week (or weeks) is when grapes are carefully harvested for winemaking, usually during early autumn. Across the vineyard, activity increases as the team prepares for the next vintage of English sparkling wine.
For guests visiting Leonardslee Family Vineyards during this period, there is a stronger sense of connection to the vineyard itself. The estate feels alive with seasonal energy, while changing colours of the vines create a spectacular autumn setting.
Why Visit a Vineyard in Autumn?
Autumn offers a different experience from summer vineyard visits. It's also one of the best times to experience the rhythm of English wine production first-hand. Rather than simply tasting the finished wine, visitors gain insight into the harvest season that shapes every bottle.
Wine Tastings and Vineyard Tours
A visit to Leonardslee during harvest season can include guided wine tastings, vineyard tours and buggy experiences through the vines.
Whether you are new to English sparkling wine or already enthusiastic about Sussex vineyards, autumn offers a more immersive way to experience the estate.
Experience Leonardslee During Harvest Season
From vineyard tours and English sparkling wine tastings to autumn dining and estate stays, harvest season offers one of the most memorable times to visit Leonardslee.
For those searching for wine tasting in Sussex or a vineyard tour in West Sussex, autumn brings together the landscape, the season and the vineyard at their most immersive.
At Leonardslee we also recruit volunteers to help us with harvesting the grapes, this gives a real connection to the vineyards for years to come. Speak to one of the wine team for more details.