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| Style | White |
|---|---|
| Country | England |
| County | Sussex |
| Grape | Bacchus, Blend |
| Organic | Yes |
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Horsmonden Dry, Davenport Vineyards
£17.95
At Davenport Vineyards, Will Davenport has been making wines for 27 years, building from a small start up to a collection of
vineyard sites that total 20 acres. The aim is to make wine of the highest quality possible and to make wine that is a true expression
of their grape varieties, soil and climate of the vineyards. He believes that the best way to achieve this is by interfering as little as
possible and letting nature take its course (with a modicum of guidance of course). The use of organic methods helps to bring the
desired results and has the benefit of also minimising their impact on the environment.
Made from a blend of six grape varieties (including Bacchus, Ortega, Siegerrebe, Faber and Huxelrebe) grown in the original
vineyard plot at Horsmonden, Kent. This wine has been made every year since 1993 and has won many accolades since then. The
wine has been likened to a Sauvignon Blanc style and often mistaken for a NZ wine. It is crisp, aromatic and fruit driven with
greengage and grapefruit flavours and pronounced hedgerow accents.
Perfect for sipping in the sunshine and with light salads
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