Sussex’s Award-Winning Wines: A Celebration of Excellence

Wine industry accolades serve as markers of excellence, setting standards of quality, and aiding consumers in their decision-making. An example of such awards is the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA), recognized as the largest and most influential wine contest worldwide. The DWWA boasts a panel of global wine experts who meticulously assess wines based on country, region, color, grape variety, style, vintage, and price.

On June 19th, 2024, Decanter announced the winners of this year’s awards, and Sussex wines once again demonstrated their exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Read on to see which Sussex wines received global recognition.

Sussex award winning wines Decanter World Wine Awards 2024

Gold Award Winners

  • Artelium Blanc de Blancs 2018
  • Artelium Curators Cuvée 2018
  • Roebuck Estates Rosé de Brut Noirs 2018

 

Silver Award Winners

  • Albourne Estate 2017 Estate Premier Cuvee Zero Dosage
  • Ashling Park Estate Non-vintage Brut and Blanc de Blancs Brut
  • Bolney Wine Estate Classic Cuvée Brut and 2013 South Downs Vintage Release Brut
  • Busi Jacobsohn Wine Estate 2019 Cuvée Brut
  • Oxney Organic Estate 2019 Brut
  • Roebuck Estates 2018 Classic Cuvée Brut
  • Wiston Estate Library Collection Blanc de Blancs Brut 2010

 

Bronze Award Winners

  • Albourne Estate Non-vintage Brut and 2022 Bacchus
  • Ambriel 2018 Blanc de Blancs
  • Ashling Park Estate Non-vintage Brut and Blanc de Blancs Brut
  • Bolney Wine Estate Bolney Bubbly Brut and Lychgate Rosé
  • Busi Jacobsohn Wine Estate 2018 Blanc de Noirs
  • Breaky Bottom Cuvée Grace Nichols Seyval Blanc Brut 2017 and Noella Blanc de Noirs Brut 2018
  • Oastbrook 2022 Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc
  • Rathfinny Estate Four bronzes for its 2019 vintage sparkling wines
  • Sugrue South Downs 2015 Cuvee Boz Blanc de Blancs Brut
  • Wiston Estate Non-vintage Rosé Brut

The accolades received by Sussex wines at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2024 highlight the region’s exceptional quality and the dedication of its winemakers. From the elegant Artelium Blanc de Blancs to the innovative blends from Bolney, Roebuck, and Wiston Estates, Sussex wines offer a diverse and exquisite range of flavours and styles. As Sussex continues to shine on the global stage, wine lovers have much to look forward to from this dynamic and evolving region.

Many of these wines are available to purchase directly from the vineyards’ websites or from their cellar doors.