Stopham Estate Vineyard’s story began in 2007 when winemaker Simon Woodhead planted 21,000 vines on the six-hectare (15-acre) estate following the successful completion of a Viticulture course at Plumpton Agricultural College in East Sussex. He makes white and sparkling wines using the latest winemaking technology to bring out the best from their own estate grown grapes. They specialise in still wines, with their Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris regularly winning rave reviews.