{"title":"Furleigh Estate | Dorset","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-182\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Furleigh_Estate_Winery_Banner.jpg?v=1790429934\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_b09181913d5b5767-57\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-182\"\u003eFurleigh Estate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-182\"\u003e sits in the rolling countryside of Salway Ash near Bridport in West \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-182\"\u003eDorset\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-182\"\u003e, just five miles inland from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-182\"\u003eJurassic Coast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-182 citation-end-182\"\u003e World Heritage Site.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-181 citation-end-181\"\u003eSpanning eighty-five acres of south-facing vineyard slopes, spring-fed lakes, and ancient woodland, the estate occupies a sheltered valley that traps warm southern sunshine while enjoying cooling maritime breezes off Lyme Bay.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Beneath the vines lies a geological seam of Greensand, marine clay, flint, and fossilised limestone. Formed millions of years ago on the bed of a prehistoric sea, these free-draining coastal soils hold just enough moisture during dry summers while locking a distinct, stony minerality into the fruit. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_b09181913d5b5767-58\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-180 citation-end-180\"\u003eEvery wine in the collection is crafted exclusively from the estate's twenty-two thousand vines, giving the winemaking team complete control from vineyard to bottle.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-179\"\u003eWhile the classic trio of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-179\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-179\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-179\"\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-179\"\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-179\"\u003ePinot Meunier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-179\"\u003e forms the backbone of their traditional-method \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-179\"\u003eEnglish sparkling wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-179\"\u003e, the mild West Country microclimate also ripens \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-179\"\u003eBacchus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-179\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-179\"\u003eRondo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-179\"\u003e generously for vibrant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-179\"\u003eEnglish still wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-179 citation-end-179\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-178 citation-end-178\"\u003eInside the purpose-built winery, hand-picked grapes undergo gentle whole-bunch pressing in a specialist pneumatic press to extract only the purest first-press juice.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-177\"\u003eExtended lees ageing inside the temperature-controlled bottle store—stretching well beyond standard regional minimums on vintage releases such as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-177\"\u003eBlanc de Noirs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-177\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-177\"\u003eBlanc de Blancs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-177 citation-end-177\"\u003e—builds a remarkably fine, creamy mousse and savoury toasted brioche depth around the crisp orchard fruit.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_b09181913d5b5767-59\"\u003eThe estate also carries a true homecoming story. \u003cspan class=\"citation-176 citation-end-176\"\u003eIn the early 2000s, owners Rebecca Hansford and Ian Edwards left behind their careers as London actuaries and bought back the exact dairy farm where Rebecca had grown up as a child, planting their first vineyards in 2005 after Ian retrained in winemaking at Plumpton College.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-175 citation-end-175\"\u003eToday, the old milking barn where the family cattle once stood serves as the cellar door tasting room, while the bottles pay playful tribute to the prehistoric coastline on their doorstep.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-174\"\u003eEvery label bears the emblem of a plesiosaur - the long-necked marine reptile made famous by fossil hunters along the nearby cliffs of Lyme Regis and Charmouth - and the estate even names its bright, juicy summer red \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-174\"\u003eTyrannosaurus Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-174 citation-end-174\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-174 citation-end-174\"\u003eFURLEIGH ESTATE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"furleigh-estate-bacchus-dry","title":"Furleigh Estate Bacchus Dry 2023","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003eFurleigh Estate Bacchus Dry\u003c\/b\u003e is a wonderfully vibrant \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"71\"\u003eEnglish white wine\u003c\/b\u003e grown on sheltered, south-facing slopes in West \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"138\"\u003eDorset\u003c\/b\u003e, just five miles inland from the Jurassic Coast. Often celebrated as England's answer to Sauvignon Blanc, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"255\"\u003eBacchus\u003c\/b\u003e grape thrives in the mild West Country sunshine and free-draining sandy soils, ripening slowly to build punchy hedgerow aromatics alongside a mouthwatering natural freshness. Fermenting the hand-picked fruit at cool temperatures in stainless steel tanks locks every ounce of coastal energy into the bottle. Fragrant elderflower, freshly cut grass, and nettle jump straight from the glass, followed by a lively burst of crushed gooseberry, crisp green apple, and zesty pink grapefruit on the palate. It feels clean, zippy, and bone-dry from the first sip right through to its stony, refreshing finish. Chilled straight from the fridge, this is a joyful bottle for sunny afternoons in the garden or simple seafood suppers. Pair it with fresh Lyme Bay crab on crusty bread, pan-fried sea bass with lemon and samphire, or a warm goat's cheese and asparagus tart. [#intro]\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCrisp and aromatic English white wine bursting with elderflower, juicy gooseberry, and bright pink grapefruit...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Furleigh Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58768966975869,"sku":"A23FURLEIGHBACCHUSDRY","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/FurleighDryBacchusBottle.jpg?v=1790431289"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Furleigh_Estate_Collection_Image.jpg?v=1790430119","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/furleigh-estate.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}