Halnaker Vineyard, West Sussex PO18

Halnaker Vineyard is located to the north east of the cathedral city of Chichester in West Sussex and is accessed off the A285 between Halnaker and Ides Common.

The vineyard extends to 13.41 acres (5.43 ha) and comprises a single vineyard with a timber and corrugated agricultural building. Given the proximity to Goodwood and other tourism enterprises, the vineyard offers excellent potential for a cellar door and wine tourism, subject to all necessary consents.

Halnaker Vineyard was largely planted in 2006 with final vines planted in 2013. Grapes from the vineyard have been included in a number of Gusbourne’s award winning wines. Halnaker vineyard is now available for sale following a strategic review which resulted in a decision to focus on the brand’s core estate in Kent.

The planted area extents to approximately 8.69 acres (3.52 ha) under vine. The vines are all ‘Champagne Trio’, are well trellised and in good viticultural condition. The field is bounded by deer fencing and native hedgerows. Quantities of each variety are as follows -
Chardonnay – 1.35ha
Rows 1-52
Pinot Noir – 1.56ha
Rows 53-95
Pinot Meunier – 0.23ha
Rows 96-104
Pinot Noir – 0.64ha
Rows 105-143

The site is typical of free-draining soils with types including ‘shallow lime-rich soils over chalk’ and ‘free-draining slightly acidy loam’. Height above sea level ranges from approximately 85m to 65m with an even easterly facing slope with a 6 degree slope angle.

Climatic conditions include a 14.29°C average growing temperature, 478mm of annual precipitation, 1,250 hours of sunlight and wind speeds of 3.91 knots.

Halnaker, West Sussex