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.
Heaven Hill, one of America’s most historically important distilleries, has launched Old Fitzgerald 7 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey in the UK, through an exclusive partnership with Majestic. The release marks the UK debut of the signature expression. Heaven Hill traces its roots back to the late 1800s and became widely known during the…
The Macallan has announced the Romantica Collection, a prestige single cask release to mark the centenary of The Macallan 1926, the legendary whisky that has repeatedly broken auction records. Distilled in 1926 and bottled 60 years later, it remains the most valuable bottle of wine or spirit ever sold. The last known sale of The…
One of Italy’s most legendary wine dynasties is taking over a Belgravia pub for one night only – and the menu sounds outrageously good. On Thursday 4 June, Prince Arthur will partner with iconic Italian wine producer Marchesi Antinori for an intimate tasting dinner pairing some of Tuscany’s most celebrated wines with a decadent Basque-inspired…
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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.
First pour: Heaven Hill Old Fitzgerald 7 Year Old wheated bourbon is a real sweet charmer
Heaven Hill, one of America’s most historically important distilleries, has launched Old Fitzgerald 7 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey in the UK, through an exclusive partnership with Majestic. The release marks the UK debut of the signature expression. Heaven Hill traces its roots back to the late 1800s and became widely known during the…
The Macallan Romantica Collection is an ultra-rare 40 Year Old Single Cask tribute to the world’s most valuable whisky
The Macallan has announced the Romantica Collection, a prestige single cask release to mark the centenary of The Macallan 1926, the legendary whisky that has repeatedly broken auction records. Distilled in 1926 and bottled 60 years later, it remains the most valuable bottle of wine or spirit ever sold. The last known sale of The…
This Belgravia pub is serving a £200 Antinori wine feast – and it sounds worth every sip
One of Italy’s most legendary wine dynasties is taking over a Belgravia pub for one night only – and the menu sounds outrageously good. On Thursday 4 June, Prince Arthur will partner with iconic Italian wine producer Marchesi Antinori for an intimate tasting dinner pairing some of Tuscany’s most celebrated wines with a decadent Basque-inspired…
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