April at Oastbrook
There’s so much to look forward to at Oastbrook this Spring and summer!
With our vineyard tours and tastings, luxury glamping, and upcoming Summer Party on Saturday 29th June, you won’t want to miss a moment of the sunny days ahead with friends, family, and wonderful wine here in the Rother Valley, while enjoying our award-winning wines and local cheese pairings.
We also can’t wait for the official release of our first 2023 Vintage wines in May, including the Pinot Meunier and Pinot Gris, as well as Pinot Blanc, White Pinot Noir. Together, they promise to deliver our most exciting vintage of wines to date.
Nick & America
Luxury Glamping
The warmer months are approaching, and with them, the return of our Luxury Sussex Glamping. Fall in love with Oastbrook all over again when you spend the night in your very own bell tent, surrounded by the natural beauty and splendour of the Sussex countryside, and make the most of our discounts for longer stays, with 15% off for a minimum two nights, and 30% for over five.
Vineyard Tours
There’s loads to look forward to at Oastbrook in spring, starting with the return of our vineyard tours and tastings! Join us from April, when we’ll be taking you on an immersive journey through the vines, and treating you to a taste of our latest, greatest wines, right at the heart of where they’re made. Find out further details online, and we look forward to welcoming you to the Rother Valley.
Summer Party
Don’t forget to book for our Summer Party! Save the date for a seasonal celebration of all things Oastbrook on Saturday 29th June, as we open up our doors for an afternoon of award-winning wines, relaxing Brazilian music, and a BBQ buffet lunch. Following the success of 2023, you won’t want to miss a fun-filled day out from 12:30am-5pm - book now on our website.
What's happening in the vineyard
With the mild weather the buds have begun to burst with Chardonnay and Pinot Gris furthest ahead. The early bud burst means that we are at greater risk of frost so the temperature alarms are set in the house so we know when to wake up if the temperature cools. The infrared warming system is already in place and we are putting in place frost barriers around the vineyard to channel cold air. America has taken the vegetation down in the rows as higher levels promote nucleation for frost. The crows are in the vineyard eating the snails and we have a family nesting in our chimney so pest control is beginning early. We have also made a sustainability decision this year to only use mechanical undervine weed control.
