Press release World's Best Vineyards 2024 Top 50 List Reveal at Nyetimber in Sussex

World’s Best Vineyards 2024 to be announced 4 November in Sussex, UK

The highly anticipated World's Best Vineyards 2024 Top 50 list reveal will take place at the picturesque Nyetimber Estate in Sussex on 4th November 2024. This exclusive event will bring together winemakers and vineyard owners from around the globe to celebrate excellence.

Prior to the main event, the 51-100 list will be unveiled online on Monday, October 28, at 1 PM GMT. This early reveal will set the stage for the grand announcement of the top 50, building excitement among wine enthusiasts and industry professionals alike.

Nyetimber provides the perfect backdrop for this prestigious event, with its rich heritage and unwavering commitment to quality, reflected in its use of 100% estate-grown grapes and its artisan approach to winemaking. In 2018, Nyetimber’s Head Winemaker, Cherie Spriggs, made history as the first woman to win the highly regarded International Wine Challenge Sparkling Winemaker of the Year award.

Each of Nyetimber’s 11 vineyards, spanning across the heart of England’s southeast countryside, has been specifically selected for its unique and exacting elements to produce exceptional wines. They are all south-facing, sheltered from the coastal weather, and consist of mineral-rich chalk or free-draining greensand soils, providing the ideal conditions for growing the renowned grape varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. Visitors can enjoy unique tours and tastings at the historic Nyetimber Estate during its Open Days, held over six weekends each year in the spring and summer months.

The World's Best Vineyards, an annual initiative, celebrates and recognises the finest vineyards across the globe. The list is chosen by 500 travel and wine tourism experts, sommeliers, and travel aficionados, ensuring a comprehensive and authoritative ranking. The event honours outstanding vineyards and offers enthusiasts a curated guide to the world's top wine destinations.

Andrew Reed, Managing Director Wine and Exhibitions at William Reed, comments: "We are thrilled to host the World's Best Vineyards 2024 Top 50 list reveal at Nyetimber as not only did I used to live next door but also it has such an amazing reputation for making amazing sparkling wine. Cherie Spriggs was the first female IWC Sparkling Wine Maker of the Year so It will be a real pleasure for us all to be hosted by them.”

Eric Heerema, CEO and Owner of Nyetimber, comments: "We are honoured to host the reveal of the World's Best Vineyards 2024 Top 50 list. This esteemed event aligns with our long-standing dedication and passion for exceptional quality and craftsmanship. At Nyetimber, we believe that the journey of our wines begins on our vines, with our wines defined by our vineyards. We look forward to welcoming winemakers and vineyard owners from around the world to our estate, where we will celebrate the unique stories behind each vineyard.”

The event promises an evening of celebration, networking, and exquisite wine tasting, with attendees getting an exclusive first look at the world's leading vineyards.

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Notes to editors:
About World's Best Vineyards:
The World’s Best Vineyards Top 50 list is compiled from all the nominations by the global academy of voters. The world is split into geographical regions, each headed up by an acknowledged expert as the Academy Chair. Each Academy Chair is responsible for recruiting 36 wine and travel experts. Each member of the Voting Academy must vote for 7 vineyards. There is no pre-determined checklist of criteria or predefined list to choose from – each vote is a nomination for a vineyard experience open to the public that they deem to truly be the best in the world.

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About William Reed:
William Reed is the leading information source for the food and drink industry and brand owner of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, The World’s 50 Best Bars and The World’s 50 Best Hotels. For more information go to www.william-reed.com 

About Nyetimber:
 For over 36 years, Nyetimber has had a single aim: crafting exceptional English sparkling wine that rivals the very best in the world. A true pioneer, Nyetimber was the first producer of English sparkling wine to exclusively grow the three celebrated grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. Regarded as England's finest sparkling wine, Nyetimber is made from one hundred percent estate-grown grapes. Owner and CEO Eric Heerema works together with Head Winemaker Cherie Spriggs and Senior Winemaker Brad Greatrix to produce wine of extraordinary elegance and quality. Cherie Spriggs was named 'Sparkling Winemaker of the Year' at the International Wine Challenge 2018 – one of the most highly-regarded wine competitions in the world. She remains the only woman as well as the only person outside the Champagne region of France to win this prestigious award. Nyetimber has 11 vineyards spanning 425 hectares in West Sussex, Hampshire, and Kent and is served in some of the world's most renowned locations, including Annabel's, The Savoy, The Ivy, Dinner by Heston, Ritz Carlton Berlin, The Edition Tokyo, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Dubai and many more. Nyetimber Website here. Nyetimber Instagram here.