Bacchus

Bacchus is often celebrated as “the Sauvignon Blanc of England”, thanks to its vibrant aromatics and zesty freshness. Created in Germany in the 1930s by crossing Silvaner × Riesling with Müller-Thurgau, Bacchus has become one of the UK’s flagship white grapes, thriving particularly in cooler regions where it develops striking character.

In the glass, Bacchus wines are typically light and refreshing, with lively acidity and flavours of elderflower, gooseberry, hedgerow herbs, lime, and green apple. Some styles lean more towards tropical fruit—passionfruit or melon—while others show mineral, grassy notes reminiscent of classic Loire Sauvignon.

For UK drinkers, Bacchus is wonderfully versatile: a perfect summer aperitif, but equally delicious with food. It pairs beautifully with fish and chips, fresh crab, goat’s cheese, asparagus, sushi, or herby chicken dishes. Crisp, aromatic, and proudly homegrown, Bacchus has become a defining expression of modern English white wine.