Embrace Balance, This January
Slow January.
As the new year unfolds, we’re embracing a slower start, taking time to connect with nature and savour the stillness of January. In the vineyard, our team is making the most of crisp, sunny winter days to begin pruning, whilst in the winery, wines resting in tanks and barrels are getting their first check-ins of 2025. Our Tasting Room is taking a little pause and will reopen on Thursday 16th January. That weekend, we’ll welcome you back with tours, tastings, an updated winter menu, and our first Sunday roast of the year.
January is a time for setting down foundations for the year ahead. It’s a time of reflection and resolution, of what to continue and what to leave behind. This is true of activity in the vineyard. Pruning sets out the year: it’s the very beginning of a wines journey. The way the vine is pruned determines how much fruit it carries and its chances of success. So too do we ‘prune’ ourselves in January; we reflect and resolve, strive to change and grow, decide what to continue and what to leave behind. ‘New year, new me’ is perhaps too severe, maybe instead we should strive for a gentle refinement of habits, prioritising adding over restriction, laying the groundwork so our year bears fruit.
With this in mind, this month, we’re bringing you opportunities to nourish both body and mind – whether that’s exploring the art of winemaking on a tour, crafting something beautiful with your hands, or seeking out a wine you’ve never tried before.
Winter tour in the vineyard.
Discover the Process
Vineyard Tour & Tasting
Step outdoors and immerse yourself in the journey from vine to wine. Our Vineyard Tours and Tastings are the perfect way to learn about viticulture and winemaking while enjoying a glass (or three) of our award-winning wines. Whether you’re a seasoned wine lover or just beginning your journey, these experiences combine education, indulgence, and connection.
Learn a New Skill
Creative Workshops at Artelium
Mark your calendars for 24th–28th March 2025 as we partner with The Makers Directory to present A Celebration of Making. From lino-printing to jewellery making, our workshops offer something for everyone, whether you want to learn how to create beautiful table-scapes for event lunches, or create the silver bangle you’ve been searching for. These sessions, led by talented and experienced Makers Directory members, range from short two-hour tasters to immersive half-day experiences, each including a delicious meal and a glass of Artelium wine. Confirmed workshops and ticket details are now live, with more to come. Not sure which to choose? Gift vouchers are available – you can decide nearer the time!
Nurture Your Curiosity
Talks at Artelium
New for 2025, we’re introducing a series of monthly cultural talks and Q&As called ‘An Evening with...’ Limited to 30 tickets, these intimate evening talks will be with experts in the fields of wine, art and nature. Inspired by the idea of ‘The Salon’ these talks aim to inspire and generate conversation, giving audience members the opportunity to ask their own questions and engage in direct conversation with the guests.
The first talk of the year will be with Artelium alumnus Sarah Emily Porter on Wednesday 29th January from 6-9 pm. This Q&A will touch on Sarah’s label designs for the very first range of Artefact Wines, her recent solo show at the Barbican Centre and her line of sculptural interior pieces ‘Porter & Trundle’ lauded and loved by all the top interiors mags, including Elle Decoration and Wallpaper*. The evening will begin with a delicious glass of Artelium wine, which will be included in all talk tickets throughout the year.
Artefact #6 - Saigneé Rosé
Try January
Discover Something New.
Forget Dry January, how about Try January. Instead of restricting, resolve to discover something new to savour. We have a wide range of interesting wines that you might not have come across before, such as our Artefact #6 Saignée Rose or our Artefact #7 Wild Ferment. Let us help you find something interesting, either by choosing our Artefact tasting, which will introduce you to our most interesting and innovative wines, or through perusing our online selection.
ABOUT ARTELIUM WINE ESTATE
We’re an artisanal wine producer based in the Sussex countryside, where we create fine English wines using traditional methods.
We love sharing our award-winning wine and the land that makes it so special, through our vineyard tours and tastings - or have some delivered to your door from our online wine shop.