M&S Bacchus Reserve 2017
A punchy palate, packed full of zingy citrus fruit, with papaya and guava tropics.
Winemaker: Denbies Wine Estate
About:
Denbies Estate is based in Dorking, Surrey and has a huge 265 acres of land under vine. The wines are made on site by Litmus Wines.
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The Great British Wine October 2018 Round-up
With harvest 2018 drawing to a close, John selects another six diverse English wines that impressed in October.
Sainsbury’s TtD English Sparkling 2014
Probably the best mainstream own-label English wine on the market right now.
The Great British Wine September 2018 Round-up
This month John looks at both the affordable and the extravagant, with a selection of delectable English wines.
Denbies Rose Hill
Delicate, charms are echoed by beautiful aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry and cherry blossom.
Denbies The Brokes Noble Harvest Ortega 2016
Beautifully rich and seductive, full of honeyed orchard and stone fruit flavours.
The Great British Wine February 2018 Round-up
A look at some of the newest English wines that I’ve discovered throughout February.
The Great British Wine January 2018 Round-up
A look at some of the newest English wines that I’ve discovered throughout January.
Denbies Dry English White 2015
Refreshing citrus zest aromas, floral notes and springtime meadow grass.
Denbies Cubitt Blanc de Noirs 2013
Sweet baked apple, apricot and rich biscuity pastry notes – very inviting!
Great British Wine Pinot Gris Spotlight Tasting
The GBW team take on English Pinot Gris, with a look at perhaps the eight most varied single varietal wines we have tasted to date.
A Secret Vineyard Trail at Denbies Wine Estate
Returning to Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking, Surrey for a secret vineyard trail and exclusive tasting of some brand new wines.
Spotlight Tasting: Retailer Own Label English Sparkling Wine
The GBW team assemble to taste a selection of Own Label sparkling wines from supermarkets and wine retailers.
Denbies Vineyard Select Pinot Gris 2014
A texturally diverse Pinot Gris with honeyed notes and precise citrus acidity.
English Wine to Drink at Christmas
A look at some of the top English Wines to drink during the festive season.
Great British Wine Bacchus Tasting 2016
A tasting and look at the diversity of English Bacchus.
English Wine to Drink this Easter
A seasonal look at the top English wines to drink over Easter.
Denbies Vineyard Select Bacchus Sauvignon Blanc 2014
A very refreshing and delicately nuanced blend.
Denbies Noble Harvest Botrytis 2014
A wonderfully rich dessert wine with deep honeyed notes and citrus cut through.
Denbies Wine Estate
During July I visited Denbies in Surrey for a vineyard and winery tour, as well as a tasting of the Sparkling wine range.
Denbies Vineyard Select Bacchus Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Building on the beautiful layers of the Bacchus, with more vibrant grassy green notes.
Denbies Vineyard Select Bacchus 2013
A richly textured Bacchus, which has a wonderful persistent mouth hugging weight.