Admirers of English wine are increasingly looking to Plumpton College, for high quality, small production offerings. This hub for wine education, research, and production, has been training industry luminaries since 1989, and racking up industry awards in the process.
The recently released Bacchus Reserve has been an instant hit, following its summer launch. Exclusively crafted with hand-picked grapes from Plumpton College’s vineyard in East Sussex, this limited release boasts an intriguing flavour profile and long, lingering finish.
Its a soft, round wine offering notes of dried apricots, honeysuckle and sweet melon. Creamy and refreshing, we found it an ideal complement to pasta, grilled chicken, and fish dishes.
If you can find a bottle, you should definitely snap one up for £27.
The recently released Bacchus Reserve has been an instant hit, following a summer launch…
Award-winning Plumpton Estate Brut Rosé NV
Those with a predilection for sparkling rosé, are also advised to sample the Award-Winning Plumpton Estate Brut Rosé NV. This small production cuvée is an elegant choice for outdoor gatherings, picnics and celebrations. It’s made using the traditional method of blending Pinot Meunier and Pinot, on lees in the bottle for at least two years.
Its eye-catching pink hue is a result of an added splash of Pinot Noir. This not only enhances the sparkling wine’s visual appeal but contributes to its refined red berry character.
Uncorked, expect dry, crisp acidity and a persistent mouse, with light, fruity notes of white peach and strawberry combined with a creamy brioche.
Partner this dry sparkling rosé with smoked salmon, seafood, or fish and chips, as well as chocolate desserts with forest fruits or raspberries.
Plumpton Estate Brut Rosé NV awards include CSWWC (Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships) 2016 Gold and Best in Class; CSWWC (Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships) 2017 Gold and Best in Class, and CSWWC (Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships) 2017 Best Value English Sparkling. It’s priced at £32.95.
Stockists include Waitrose, One Garden Brighton, Seven Cellars, Harvey’s Brewery and Middle Farm. You can also buy the Rosé NV and Bacchus online at Plumpton online.
Aged in oak for 50 years, Taylor’s Single Harvest 1976 Port is the latest addition to the brand’s prestigious collection of long-aged, cask-matured port. Drawn from a single year’s harvest and matured in oak, the liquid boasts a copper-amber colour in the glass, with aromas of gingerbread, Seville orange, marzipan and soft caramel. On the…
Actor Karen Gillan has been unveiled as The Muse for Scotch whiskymaker Compass Box, gracing the label art for the company’s upcoming 2026 Hedonism release. A fan favourite in blockbuster franchises such as Doctor Who (Amy Pond), Guardians of the Galaxy (Nebula) and Jumanji (Ruby Roundhouse), Gillan has become one of Scotland’s most recognisable international…
Brother’s Bond Bourbon has launched in the UK, bringing its premium four-grain American whiskey portfolio to British shelves for the first time. Founded in 2020, the celebrity-fuelled brand has been making waves Stateside with accessible yet layered bourbon and rye, distinguished by hands-on blending, careful barrel selection, and a commitment to regenerative agriculture. Co-founders Ian…
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Admirers of English wine are increasingly looking to Plumpton College, for high quality, small production offerings. This hub for wine education, research, and production, has been training industry luminaries since 1989, and racking up industry awards in the process.
The recently released Bacchus Reserve has been an instant hit, following its summer launch. Exclusively crafted with hand-picked grapes from Plumpton College’s vineyard in East Sussex, this limited release boasts an intriguing flavour profile and long, lingering finish.
Its a soft, round wine offering notes of dried apricots, honeysuckle and sweet melon. Creamy and refreshing, we found it an ideal complement to pasta, grilled chicken, and fish dishes.
If you can find a bottle, you should definitely snap one up for £27.
Award-winning Plumpton Estate Brut Rosé NV
Those with a predilection for sparkling rosé, are also advised to sample the Award-Winning Plumpton Estate Brut Rosé NV. This small production cuvée is an elegant choice for outdoor gatherings, picnics and celebrations. It’s made using the traditional method of blending Pinot Meunier and Pinot, on lees in the bottle for at least two years.
Its eye-catching pink hue is a result of an added splash of Pinot Noir. This not only enhances the sparkling wine’s visual appeal but contributes to its refined red berry character.
Uncorked, expect dry, crisp acidity and a persistent mouse, with light, fruity notes of white peach and strawberry combined with a creamy brioche.
Partner this dry sparkling rosé with smoked salmon, seafood, or fish and chips, as well as chocolate desserts with forest fruits or raspberries.
Plumpton Estate Brut Rosé NV awards include CSWWC (Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships) 2016 Gold and Best in Class; CSWWC (Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships) 2017 Gold and Best in Class, and CSWWC (Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships) 2017 Best Value English Sparkling. It’s priced at £32.95.
Stockists include Waitrose, One Garden Brighton, Seven Cellars, Harvey’s Brewery and Middle Farm. You can also buy the Rosé NV and Bacchus online at Plumpton online.
Taylor’s releases celebratory 50 year old cask-matured Single Harvest 1976 Port
Aged in oak for 50 years, Taylor’s Single Harvest 1976 Port is the latest addition to the brand’s prestigious collection of long-aged, cask-matured port. Drawn from a single year’s harvest and matured in oak, the liquid boasts a copper-amber colour in the glass, with aromas of gingerbread, Seville orange, marzipan and soft caramel. On the…
Karen Gillan fronts Compass Box Hedonism 2026 limited edition Scotch whisky
Actor Karen Gillan has been unveiled as The Muse for Scotch whiskymaker Compass Box, gracing the label art for the company’s upcoming 2026 Hedonism release. A fan favourite in blockbuster franchises such as Doctor Who (Amy Pond), Guardians of the Galaxy (Nebula) and Jumanji (Ruby Roundhouse), Gillan has become one of Scotland’s most recognisable international…
Celebrity-founded Brother’s Bond Bourbon makes UK debut with starry four-grain whiskey range
Brother’s Bond Bourbon has launched in the UK, bringing its premium four-grain American whiskey portfolio to British shelves for the first time. Founded in 2020, the celebrity-fuelled brand has been making waves Stateside with accessible yet layered bourbon and rye, distinguished by hands-on blending, careful barrel selection, and a commitment to regenerative agriculture. Co-founders Ian…
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