Dermot Sugrue joins us in the Ox Barn for a special Wine Supper Club, bringing his celebrated wines from Sugrue South Downs and other exceptional vineyard sites. Known for crafting some of England’s finest sparkling wines, including award-winning cuvées praised at the International Wine & Spirit Competition and Decanter World Wine Awards, Dermot and his team focus on small-production wines that showcase the character of each vineyard they work with. Expect a relaxed yet unforgettable evening of exceptional food, outstanding wine, and lively conversation in the Ox Barn.
Tickets cost £100 per person and include a five-course set menu; each dish is paired with a fine wine from Sugrue.
Stay the night of the event, quote wine20, and enjoy 20% off your room. all bookings must be made directly with thyme to receive the discount.
please ARRIVE FROM 6.30-6.45PM. PLEASE note: Dietaries will be catered for if specified on booking. ALL GUESTS WILL BE SEATED AT A COMMUNAL TABLE.
Sugrue South Downs
Sugrue South Downs is an award-winning boutique producer of English sparkling and still wines, founded by Dermot and Ana Sugrue. Established in 2006, the project began when Dermot, then head winemaker at Nyetimber, planted a vineyard at Storrington Priory. He later developed Wiston Estate, where he worked until 2022.
His debut wine, The Trouble With Dreams (2009), earned critical acclaim and helped build a cult following. In 2025, a magnum release was named one of the world’s top 50 wines and “Best in Show” at the Decanter World Wine Awards.
Ana joined full-time in 2021, bringing global winemaking experience. Together, they farm 12 hectares across five South Downs vineyards and opened their East Sussex winery to visitors in 2025.
Alongside their sparkling wines, they’ve released a celebrated solera Chardonnay, Bonkers, and a standout Pinot Noir, both praised as benchmarks for modern English winemaking.
