Sparkling Wine

Rathfinny’s Classic Cuvée displays vivid aromas of grapefruit, red apple and brioche on the nose. The palate has real focus with zesty acidity tempered by the wine’s creamy texture and rich, biscuity notes, leading to a refreshing and moreish finish.

2017 was an exceptional vintage, but not without its challenges. Fortunately, the south facing aspect and proximity to the coast, protected Rathfinny’s estate vineyards from the late spring frost. After an early budburst the grapes benefitted from a long ripening period and a phenomenal ‘Indian summer’, with unseasonably warm September weather producing ripe fruit, with concentrated flavours and balanced acidity and sugar levels.

This family-owned estate was established in 2010 by Mark and Sarah Driver, with the first vineyards being planted in April 2012. Rathfinny’s estate vineyard now extends to over 93 hectares in the South Downs, just three miles from the Channel. Lying on a south-facing slope, their estate vineyard is predominantly planted with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Meunier as well as small plantings of Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. The site benefits from a semi-continental maritime climate and free-draining chalk soils, providing the ideal conditions to ripen grapes. Rathfinny uses only estate-grown fruit for their four traditional-method sparkling wines: Classic Cuvée, Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs and Rosé, as well as their still white wine. Each of their wines is produced and labelled as a vintage wine.

An appealing, and delicately fruity, extra dry Prosecco Rosé.

GLERA 90%, PINOT NOIR 10%

The colour is an appealing pink with cherry-coloured hints. Fresh berry aromas and a fine mousse lead to redcurrant and citrus notes on the palate, balanced by bright acidity and a clean, dry finish.

The grapes are sourced from the hills above Treviso - the traditional vineyard area for Prosecco. They are softly pressed and the must is fermented in stainless steel for 15-20 days. Then the wine is blended with Pinot Nero (which is vinified as for red wine) - giving an appealing rosé colour. After blending the wine undergoes a second, temperature-controlled, fermentation in stainless steel tanks and on lees - before bottling and release.

Tucked between the foothills of the Alps and Burgundy,  the Jura is France's moct confidential vineyard region. It is also responsible for some of the country's most individual wines. 

Crémant rose is produced by the Jura's largest and oldest co-operative. These are reffered to locally as Fruitieres. This rose is a blend of three grapes local to the region: Pinot Noir, Poulsard and Chardonnay.

The base wine is co-fermented before being committed to the bottle, then aged on the lees for 12 months. The result is a sparkling wine which displays a fine mousse and pure red fruit profile.

The Intuition Brut NV is quintessential of the Maison’s style. This is a traditional blend of Chardonnay (from Chouilly and Vitry), Pinot Meunier (from Leuvrigny) and Pinot Noir (from Les Riceys and Epernay).

Made according to the classic méthode champenoise.

Only the first press is used for making this wine, after which it is fermented at a low temperature in stainless steel. After which it sees 8 months of aging in stainless steel on the lees before secondary fermentation in bottle and a further 36 months élevage on the lees in bottle.

The diversity of the family estate is captured perfectly in this signature blend. The Chardonnay imparts finesse, elegance, white stone fruits and ethereal citrus notes.

The Pinot Meunier gives a smooth, exotic and reassuring mouthfeel. The Pinot Noir structures the wine and brings intensity to the composition. A wine with great concentration, poise and balance, everything you want and more in a classic Champagne, with richness, elegance and that classic buttery character.

A delicious aperitif or pair with soft cheeses, risottos, or light fish dishes.

This Cava uses the best white grape selection in Requena. After soft pressing they keep just a fraction of the must to achieve a delicate unique balance. First fermentation & second fermentation (in bottle), at 16ºC to widen the range of flavours. Fruity & floral, typically characteristic of Valencian Cavas.

Straw yellow Cava with greenish tones to the rim. Lively, fine &
persistent bubbles.
Fresh & zingy with aromas of white fruits & citrus notes with buttery elegant pastry background. On the palate it is round & easy.

Great with rice dishes, seafood & pasta, but also perfect as an aperitif or served with hors d'oeuvres.

Macabeo 85%
Chardonnay 15%