Great British Wine Round-up April 2021
For his latest round-up, John takes a look at a trio of English Bacchus and Chardonnay, including the sublime Octagon Block from Danbury Ridge.
Winemaker: Albourne Estate
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A deliberately small, family owned estate of 26 acres, headed by Alison Nightingale and based in West Sussex.
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Albourne Estate Chardonnay Barrel 24 2018
Brisk, bold but subtly tempered acidity integrates nicely with rich peachy and apricot flavours.
An hour with Alison Nightingale of Albourne Estate
Hannah visits Albourne Estate in Sussex to chat to inspirational winemaker Alison Nightingale.
Albourne Estate Bacchus 2018
Notes of thyme and sage add a savoury component that would pair well with many summer dishes.
The Great British Wine Round-up May 2019
Our English Wine Week special Round-up, including two outstanding prestige cuvée and a selection of brilliant new vintage still wines.
Albourne Bacchus Frizzante 2018
A very pure, dry expression of Bacchus but with the added lift of the light bubbles.
Albourne Estate Launches First of a Kind Bacchus Frizzante
Sussex winemaker Albourne Estate has launched a first of its kind English Frizzante made from Bacchus.
Albourne Estate Premier Cuvée 2013
Impressive length with profound yeasty complexity on the finish.
Albourne Estate Rosé 2015
A fun, fruity and playful wine with an underlying red berry fruit purity that remains firmly true to Albourne Estate’s established stylistic expression.
Albourne Estate Launches 40 Vermouth
Albourne Estate has launched the first Sussex vermouth, as the resurgence of this aromatic, spiced fortified wine continues to build.
Albourne Estate Blanc de Blancs 2013
A delicious first ever sparkling wine from Alison Nightingale’s Albourne Estate.
Albourne Estate White Pinot 2015
Almost rosé in colour, this is a lively White Pinot with lots of red berry character.
Albourne Estate Bacchus 2015
A serious wine lovers wine with rich mineral, grass & dried herb notes.
Great British Wine Bacchus Tasting 2016
A tasting and look at the diversity of English Bacchus.
Albourne Estate Estate Selection 2015
A vivid and bright English white wine with rich peach and pineapple character.
Albourne Estate White Pinot 2014
Dry and fresh with subtle red fruit berry and strong mineral profile.
Albourne Estate Estate Selection 2014
Perfect summer drinking English wine with fresh citrus and tropical notes.
Albourne Estate Bacchus 2014
A vibrant citrus blast of lime with rich acidity and mineral finish.