News: Ridgeview One of World's Best
Ridgeview was crowned one of the best vineyards in the world, when it was placed number 36 at the announcement ceremony of the World's Best Vineyards Top 50 at the Banqueting House on Whitehall.
The World's Best Vineyards Academy is the mechanism used to create The World's Best Vineyards list. The Academy comprises nearly 500 leading wine aficionados, sommeliers, and luxury travel correspondents from across the globe. Each has been selected for their expert opinion of the international wine and wine tourism scene. The winners were selected from over 1,500 nominated wineries. Ridgeview was the only British vineyard to appear on the list of countries that spanned across 6 continents.
The Ridgeview team were delighted with this accolade CEO Tamara Roberts said:
"Incredible news for Ridgeview to be included in the top 50 vineyards in the world. The list features spectacular wineries from around the world and we are honoured to be listed alongside global wineries that we have long admired. It is fantastic for Ridgeview to be acknowledged not only for our wines but our beautiful setting amongst the South Downs of Sussex and the awards have placed an important spotlight on England as a global destination for wine tourism."
Ridgeview were the only English Vineyard to be named in this prestigious list of 50 with global wineries such as Ruinart, Veuve Clicquot, d'Arenberg, Viña Santa Rita, Château Margaux, Opus One Winery, Penfolds, Craggy Range Winery and Zuccardi Valle de Uco at No. 1
Founder of World's Best Vineyards, Andrew Reed said: "The World's Best Vineyards to Visit not only highlights these amazing destinations but it also helps raise their profile amongst national and international tourists alike. In an age where the next generation is looking for extraordinary and authentic experiences, these wineries are simply a must-visit!"