Ridgeview Estate Winery Limited sold out of administration

Founded in 1995, Ridgeview is a pioneering English wine business producing traditional method sparkling wines from its vineyard and winery in Ditchling, Sussex. The Company has received multiple awards for the quality of its wines and has built a strong domestic and international customer base.

Philip Harris and Neville Side of FRP Advisory were appointed as Joint Administrators of the Sussex-based business on 22 September 2025 after the business encountered financial pressures, linked to rising costs and working capital constraints. They continued to trade the business through administration until the completion of the sale on 11 February 2026.

The transaction sees all employees transferred to the purchaser, securing jobs and ensuring continuity of operations. It is business as usual for customers, suppliers and the wider trade, with the Ridgeview brand and estate continuing to operate under new ownership.

QBRidge Limited will own and operate Ridgeview, led by a team of beverage professionals with over 100 years of collective global experience in revitalising brands, championing innovation, sustainability and e-commerce; while harnessing consumer and customer data to drive global exponential growth.

Philip Harris, Partner at FRP and Joint Administrator of Ridgeview -, said: “Ridgeview is a flagship name in English sparkling wine, with a proud heritage and longstanding relationships across the industry.

“From the outset, our priority was to safeguard the business and its team while exploring options to bring in new investment. The sale to QBRidge marks a significant step forward – preserving jobs, ensuring continuity for customers and suppliers, and providing a stable foundation for the future.

“We’re particularly thankful to the staff, suppliers and partners who showed considerable patience and commitment throughout the process; their support was instrumental in enabling this positive outcome.”

Lester Aldridge advised the administrators throughout, supporting the administrators’ appointment, ongoing trading matters and the sale of the business.

Rebecca Walker, Partner at Lester Aldridge, said: “Ridgeview is a well-established name within the English wine sector and we are pleased to have supported the administrators with their ongoing trading of the business and to have helped to facilitate a smooth transition to new ownership. The sale to QBRidge provides a positive outcome for employees, customers and the wider supply chain, and we are delighted to have played a part in securing the future of such an important Sussex brand.”

Gregg Ainsworth, the incoming chief executive of Ridgeview, said: “Ridgeview is a truly exceptional brand with an outstanding reputation for quality and innovation. We see enormous potential in the business, and this acquisition reflects our confidence in both the existing team and the long-term opportunity for English sparkling wine. We’re excited to help the Ridgeview brand realise that potential and support its ambitions for the future.