About Gusbourne

Gusbourne is one of the most awarded English wine producers. They’re the only three-time winner of the IWSC English Wine Producer of the Year. In 2023, Gusbourne was named WineGB Estate Winery of the Year for the third consecutive year. 

In 2024, they were honored with a spot in the ‘Top 50’ of the ‘World’s Best Vineyards’ awards.  

Andrew Weeber, Gusbourne’s founder, planted the first vines in 2004 on the Estate’s coastal escarpment in Kent, with a single-minded vision: to craft the world’s finest sparkling wines. Today – two decades on – Gusbourne is still driven by that same ambition.

Overseen by Head Winemaker Mary Bridges, they have 93 hectares under vine, and they make wines that express the unique Kent and Sussex terroir. Because their wines are vintage only, they are an authentic reflection of their growing season. Wines are released only once they’ve been aged to perfection and are ready to be enjoyed.

They work as sustainably as possible, farming grapes with regenerative practices; in the winery and beyond, they put sustainability at the heart of the decision-making.

Focusing on just the classic grape varieties of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, Gusbourne ensures the highest quality by growing all their own fruit.

Gusbourne produces a core range of wines every vintage when growing conditions allow (Brut Reserve, Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, sparkling Rosé, still wine Pinot Noir, Chardonnay Guinevere, and still English Rosé).

In addition, they release a number of limited-edition wines such as single vineyard- and Winemakers’ Edition-bottlings. Their prestige bottling is named Fifty One Degrees North.

The Nest, Gusbourne’s award-winning tasting room and cellar door, is open year-round, offering a warm welcome to visitors. It is located just under an hour by train from London (or 30 minutes from Eurotunnel Le Shuttle) and it is nestled in the heart of the Kent countryside. 

The estate welcomes impromptu guests with self-guided tours and wine-tasting flights. For something more immersive, Gusbourne offers a variety of ticketed experiences, including casual summer dining in the vineyards, expert-led tutored tastings, and seasonal lunches at The Nest, all of which can be booked online.