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Benguela Cove is a South African wine estate owned by Penny Streeter. It is where she developed her passion for winemaking, before buying Mannings Heath Golf Club (as it was called) and later Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens.

Barry explains: ‘Having established Benguela Cove as a market leader in South Africa, Penny and head winemaker Johann Fourie talked about growing the brand in the UK. They also followed the burgeoning sparkling wine industry in this country with interest, and this inspired Penny to find an ideal location to plant vines.

Mannings Heath was perfect. It not only had a great golf course, but had potential for a vineyard and also presented opportunities to sell Benguela Cove wines too.’

‘So, those are the wines that we offer here. We host a wide range of wine tasting experiences and try to make it as unpretentious as possible. Sometimes, it can be quite intimidating, but we want our tastings and tours to be accessible to all, so those who are new to wine can have a good time too.’

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A Good Year

Following the recent planting of vines in a small area next to the house, there are now 37 acres of the Mannings Heath Estate devoted to viticulture. Confusing matters slightly, these vines are to be used to make Leonardslee branded wine. The first release of English sparkling wine produced from the estate will be released in June 2024. Some 50,000 bottles are now in the fermentation stages, from three different vintages, starting in 2020. It is hoped that there a new winery can be built at Mannings Heath to serve as a base for production, as well as wine tasting tours. However, the proposals have yet to be granted planning consent.

Barry said: ‘It is important to make the distinction between the two wine estates. The Wine Lounge is the UK home of Benguela Cove wines, whereas the home of our UK wine will be Leonardslee, at least until we can build a winery. There are only four acres of vines planted at Leonardslee, so the vast majority of the wine will come from the vineyards at Mannings Heath. However, as Leonardslee is such a historic English brand, it makes sense that it should be the name of our UK sparkling wine.’

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Discover something new at Mannings Heath Estate

Enjoy a taste of sophistication and elegance at Mannings Heath Estate’s newly renovated Vineyard Kitchen Restaurant and Wine Lounge.

Discover the exquisite 昀avours and aromas of our 昀ne cuisine, carefully crafted by our talented chefs, paired with a selection of wines from our sister estate

Benguela Cove Winery in South Africa.

Our stunning venue boasts a picturesque setting, perfect for a romantic lunch or a day out with family & friends.

Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or just looking to try something new, The Vineyard Kitchen and The Wine Lounge is the perfect destination for a memorable dining experience

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‘We’re all very excited about the release of the first bottles next year, especially as the 2020 and 2022 vintages were exceptional.’

The Spike Bar

So, what of the golfers? They have headed downstairs, where members have the Spike Bar all to themselves. It can cater for up to 120 people, with a bar and menu of its own, including hot snacks and home-made pizza.

Barry said: ‘We don’t want our members to feel like second-class citizens, so we have listened to what they wanted. They have a bar open seven days a week, with good food and easy access to changing rooms. We have kept the Honours Board and pro shop, and built a new cabinet for club trophies. Everyone appreciates the need for compromise. The golfers don’t really want wedding parties in their bar, and brides using this as their wedding venue certainly don’t want to arrive to see golf bags outside the entrance. Those issues have now been resolved.

‘We can now move forward, but we still have to work hard to attract people, especially as some people don’t realise just how close to Horsham we are! We want to become a destination venue, but to succeed, we must alter perceptions and convince people that this is a place where they will feel comfortable, have a good time and want to return to.’

WORDS: BEN MORRIS

PHOTOS: ALAN WRIGHT

Further information: For more details see the advert opposite or visit manningsheath.com