Chapel Down Bacchus 2020
Chapel Down Bacchus 2020 vintage is just as stunning as its predecessors. It is a refreshingly aromatic dry white wine characterised by melon, grapefruit and elderflower aromas. These follow through into the flavours of citrus and light tropical fruit together with an expressive zesty, long finish. It’s like a cross between a high class Sauvignon Blanc and a top Verdejo from Rueda (Spain) (a great accolade from us!), Chapel Down Bacchus is a consistently … Read More
Albourne Estate Bacchus 2019
Albourne Estate Bacchus is one of the stars of Alison Nightingale’s portfolio of amazing English still wines from West Sussex. It has subtle aromas of elderflower and herbs (basil, sage, nettle) together with citrus and tropical fruit hints. These aromas lead into complex and layered flavours of elderflower, asparagus, citrus and tropical hints; it is a complex, classy, dry white wine with a lovely smooth mouth-feel. In all respects a brilliant example of Bacchus, … Read More
Albourne Estate – English Wine Gift Box with Tasting Notes
3 Decanter Silver Medal Winners from West Sussex Albourne Estate has just under 11 hectares (30 acres) in gently rolling hills, near Hassocks in West Sussex, with stunning views to the Devils Dyke. The vineyards were planted in 2010 when Alison Nightingale finally found the site she had been looking for which ticked all the boxes to provide excellent drainage, low frost risk and maximum sun exposure, critical factors in achieving successful vine growth … Read More
English Wine Case Offer
England is producing some brilliant still wines – savour the full flavours This English Wine Case Offer (with Tasting Notes) is a great introduction to the excellent quality and variety of wines being produced in England today. England’s cool climate presents challenges for grape growing but the combination of our relatively cool weather provides a long growing and ripening season, and the development of great depth of flavours, subtlety and lower abv. Two of … Read More