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WineGB Gold for our 2019 Bacchus

Nutbourne is once again delighted to announce success in the WineGB Awards Our 2019 Bacchus was awarded a Gold medal in the 2021 Awards, judged by Susie Barrie MW, Oz Clarke OBE, Rebecca Palmer, Helen McGinn, Beth Kelly MW, Hamish Anderson and Simon Field MW. The tasting note from the judges describes the wine as…

By Vineyard Team 24/06/2021 Off

A Note from Jancis Robinson

We’re thrilled to have received another wonderful tasting note from JancisRobinson.com, this time for our 2018 Chardonnay in a comparative tasting of 25 English Chardonnays. Tamlyn Currin wrote: “Tasted blind. Crackling with bright, lime-green, apple-sherbet energy. The acidity buzzes across the palate and there is a kind of light-filled iridescence that somehow puts me in…

By Vineyard Team 22/06/2021 Off

Saddle Back Pork Tasting Boxes

Pre-Order our Saddle Back Pork Tasting Box This week Gladwin Farming will be butchering traditional Saddle Back pigs for the Gladwin Brothers restaurants and customers. A limited number of Tasting Boxes will be available for collection fresh from the cellar door at Nutbourne Vineyards from Saturday 22nd. We are now taking pre-orders by phone and…

By Vineyard Team 18/05/2021 Off

Wine by the Glass

Ready to Pour We now offer a selection of our wines by the glass from our cellar door. You can sit back and sip in our wine lodge amongst the vines, or enjoy our views of the South Downs from our windmill balcony or platform. By the glass Ten.Five £4.50 Blush 2019 £4.50 Sussex Reserve…

By Vineyard Team 14/04/2021 Off

Picnic in the Vines

Handmade Seasonal Sussex Produce in the Vines From mid-April we will offer Picnic Boxes packed with delicious dishes and seasonal Sussex produce from our family farm and kitchens. Explore the vineyard and feast amongst the vines at one of our idyllic picnic spots throughout the estate. Picnic for Two £25 Picnic for Two with a…

By admin 31/03/2021 Off

Summer 2021 Tours and Tastings

We can’t wait to welcome you back to Nutbourne From mid-April we’ll be offering guided tours of the vineyard and winery, followed by a tutored tasting of a selection of our wines. Tours will begin with tea, coffee and home-made cakes. You’ll be taken on an informative walk along the vineyard trail, followed by a…

By admin 23/03/2021 Off

Easter Recipe: Lamb Brochettes

Grilled Lamb Brochettes with Pistachio, Honey & Warm Spices with Nutbourne Pinot Noir 2018 Spring is definitely here – early blossoms are bursting, vibrant clusters of daffodils trumpet along the roadsides, the wafting perfume of Wild Garlic comes from shady banks and above all, a few rays of sunshine are lifting all our spirits. Lamb…

By Peter Gladwin 16/03/2021 Off

New Release: Bacchus 2019

Get ready for Bacchanalian celebrations For the 2019 vintage of our Bacchus we’ve produced a new label, which features a wonderful painting of Albert Bridge at night by Bridget Gladwin. This outstanding dry white wine made from 100% Bacchus grapes is crisp, fresh and enticing. It has a distinctive elderflower bouquet, with delicate gooseberries and…

By admin 08/03/2021 Off

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Nutty Blush

We’ve got your Mother’s Day gifting wrapped up Looking for a rather special treat for the wonderful woman who helped to make you the person you are today? We produced just 250 standard bottles of our 2013 Nutty Blush, a fabulous vintage sparkling rosé wine made from 100% Pinot Noir. It’s a complex dry wine…

By admin 01/03/2021 Off

Pairings for Pancake Day

Celebrate Shrove Tuesday with Nutbourne Whether you have a sweet tooth or savoury is more your flavour, we’ve paired our wines with classic toppings and fillings so you can make it a really indulgent experience. Nutty Vintage Brut Our Classic Method sparkling pairs perfectly with crêpes topped by freshly squeezed Lemon & Sugar (make sure…

By admin 08/02/2021 Off