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Chapel Down Discovery Series Orange Bacchus 2022 (6 Bottles) Tenterden, Kent, England
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This intense yet herbal wine has notes of dried fig, spice and lapsang souchong tea
Great with hard cheese such as Manchego and Parmesan.
Our winemaking team are continually experimenting with different varieties and styles, releasing limited parcels under the ‘Discovery Series’ label. This collection of vibrant English wines celebrates the art of English winemaking.
Our Orange Bacchus is a single estate Bacchus sourced from grapes grown in Hawkhurst, Kent and then aged in oak barrels. Orange wine is made in contact with the grape skins in order to extract flavour and texture in a similar way to how red wine is made.
Missing Gate Sauvignon Blanc 2022 (6 Bottles) Chelmsford, Hampshire, England
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Only a few English Sauvignon Blancs pass muster with me, and Missing Gate has shot into contention with its delightful, bright, and refreshing character. While the nose and palate are open and citrusy, the superb mid-palate depth and raspy, chalky finish remind me of top-flight Menetou-Salon! The extra dimension of fruit, adding gravitas to the core, is remarkable, and this comes from 80% of the wine being fermented in neutral 500L barrels with 20% going through malolactic fermentation and further lees ageing. These considered techniques add invaluable texture, making this wine complete. It is a glimpse of the future for this grape variety in the UK.
Albourne Estate Bacchus 2022 (6 Bottles) Albourne, West Sussex, England
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English-grown Bacchus grapes produce aromatic, fresh and crisp wines similar in style to Sauvignon Blanc but with their own distinctive aroma profile.
As is typical of the varietal, our 2022 Bacchus is pale, with a crisp light mouth feel and recogniseable aromatic complexity.
The diversity of aromas can range from herbaceous (tomato leaf, basil, sage, nettle, asparagus, grassy) to citrus (lime zest, lemon, grapefruit) to tropical fruit (medlar, mango, passionfruit) to floral (elderflower, honeysuckle) with the intensity ranging from punchy and intense to more subtle and elegant.
Our style of Bacchus aims for intriguing aromatic complexity and subtle elegance which we believe the 2022 delivers in abundance.
More about the Bacchus grape
The variety originated in Germany in the 1930’s as a cross between Muller-Thurgau and Silvaner x Riesling which has helped contribute to its complex nature. In order to enhance this complexity and build ‘terroir-character’ into our wines we blend multiple unique batches picked on different dates, split into different press fractions and fermented with different yeasts.
Food Match Suggestions: The crisp acidity and freshness makes Bacchus perfect as an appetising aperitif wine. It also pairs beautifully with English asparagus or goats cheese as well as seafood such as dressed shellfish or stronger flavoured salads such as Caesar or rocket.
Smith and Evans Higher Plot Sparkling 2018 (6 Bottles) Langport, Somerset, England
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This is quite possibly the best sparkling wine that we’ve made so far. The 2018 combines the richness of our 2013 and the depth of 2011 a balance that gives the best of both worlds. The wine is pretty much equal quantities of Chardonnay , Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier with 15% Reserve Wine from previous vintages going right back to 2010 .
It was disgorged in late 2023after four years on the lees. It still has plenty of room for development and will continue to improve for five or more years.
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Artelium Blanc de Noirs 2014 (6 Bottles) Streat, East Sussex, England
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Blackberry and black cherry on the nose, red berry fruits too and subtle musky perfume.
There is gentle baking spice character, reminiscent of demerara sugar – but not sweet! The palate is medium bodied, filled with concentrated berries and baked citrus.
Despite it’s extensive time on lees, the autolysis sits gently, giving elegant texture and pastry on finish. A clean, rich finish.
Polgoon Pinot Noir Rosé 2022 (6 Bottles) Penzance, Cornwall, England
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A single estate medium dry rosé with a vibrant pink colour. Fresh Cornish strawberries on the nose and a palate of red summer berries. A finish lengthened by a crisp, fruit acidity.
Aromas: Wild Strawberries, Red Cherries, Pink Apple
Palate: Red Cherries, Cranberries, Red Apple, Kiwi
Nutbourne Barrel Reserve 2019 (6 Bottles) Pulborough, West Sussex, England
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The winemaker’s special blend of Pinot Noir, Bacchus and Reichensteiner, naturally aged in oak barrels for 12 months. This is a limited edition dry white wine with a wonderful balance of aromatic fruit and complexity.
An excellent partner for Dover sole, turbot, or rich shellfish dishes such as scallop or lobster, this is a wine for a gourmand - England's answer to fine wine Burgundy.
The Art: Just as Nutbourne wines are only made from grapes grown on the estate, every bottle features Bridget Gladwin’s paintings. This piece is from a series of paintings worked on over a year, watching the vineyard change throughout the seasons. The bright green Spring growth and blue Summer skies contrast with the rich hues of Autumn and bare white of Winter.
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Bluebell Hindleap Barrel Aged Blanc de Blancs 2017 (6 Bottles) Furners Green, East Sussex, England
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Ashdown Boundary Block is made from 100% Merlot grapes. Aged in old oak barrels for 19 months. Light to medium bodied with a ruby to garnet hue. On the nose aromas of plum, blackcurrant, blackberry, almond, rhubarb, Cherry Bakewell and vanilla leading to flavors of cooked cherries, black currant jam, vanilla, cranberries and blackberries.
It is smooth with a good length. Its tannin structure is well balanced and delicate, while still delivering an intense and complex taste. Enjoy this wine with roast beef, mushroom risotto, or game dishes. Well-balanced acidity and medium body create a crisp, lively texture that carries to a refreshing finish. Pairs perfectly with shellfish, fresh salads, and a variety of cheeses.
Ideal accompaniment for a special occasion, or for refreshing summer drinking.
Visit our tasting room and buy a glass or bottle to drink on our terrace overlooking part of the Estate and ponds
Denbies Noble Harvest 2022 (6 Bottles) Dorking, Surrey, England
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Pale straw gold in colour the Denbies 2022 Noble harvest presents with appealing multifaceted dried apricot, beeswax and ginger characters on the nose. An explosive cacophony of candied fruits greet the palate and one is enveloped and captivated by the silky smooth, luscious and harmonious texture that leads to a complete and well balanced, long lasting finish.
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Furleigh Estate Sea Pink Rosé (6 Bottles) Bridport, Dorset, England
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A delightfully vibrant, dry rosé packed with ripe summer fruits. It has a stunning crushed cranberry colour with long legs. It shows great depth of flavour and excellent vibrancy on the finish.
A very food friendly rosé which could accompany cured meats such as serrano ham, charcuterie, patés and terrines. also perfect served chilled with seafood such as prawns, langoustines, lobster, or fresh local crab. Also great paired with smoked salmon, line-caught seared tuna or swordfish.
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Rathfinny Blanc de Blancs 2019 (6 Bottles) Polegate, East Sussex, England
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Luminescent gold in colour, with a delicate nose of ripe, almost tropical fruit, yielding a complex palate of apricot and creamy citrus fruits with a delicious long, elegant yuzu finish.
This elegant sparkling has a saline kick that matches beautifully with fish and seafood dishes such as turbot with samphire, crab risotto or seabass sashimi.