Chapel Down Bacchus 2019
Chapel Down Bacchus from the good vintage of 2019 won a Silver Medal at Wine GB Awards in 2020. Like the previous excellent vintage this is a crisp, refreshingly aromatic dry white wine characterised by melon, papaya, nettles 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 … Read More
Albourne Estate Bacchus 2018
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 green pepper, together with mango, lime and hints of fresh thyme and greek basil. It has complex and layered flavours of elderflower, asparagus, citrus and tropical hints. This wine has developed since its release in June 2019 and is now a complex, classy, dry white wine with … 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 – discover the “English vintage of a Century” in this terrific case offer 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 … Read More