{"title":"Rathfinny Wine Estate | East Sussex","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"A panoramic vista of the Rathfinny Wine Estate \u0026amp; Vineyards in East Sussex\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_88bbb32c-826f-4f62-9745-41c455459eac.jpg?v=1628779319\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRathfinny Wine Estate\u003c\/b\u003e is a magnificent, family-owned property established in 2010 by Mark and Sarah Driver. Located in East Sussex, this ambitious estate was built from the ground up on what was once an arable farm, with the first vines planted in 2012. Today, the estate vineyards span over ninety-three hectares of the majestic \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"330\"\u003eSouth Downs\u003c\/b\u003e, sitting just three miles from the English Channel. Rathfinny is dedicated to absolute quality, using only 100% estate-grown fruit to craft their traditional-method \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"507\"\u003eEnglish sparkling wine\u003c\/b\u003e. Uniquely, every single bottle they release is produced and labelled as a distinct vintage wine, capturing the exact personality of a single growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe brilliant character of the wine is shaped by a dramatic, south-facing slope that sits bathed in a semi-continental maritime climate. Here, the Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier grapes benefit from warm sun balanced by crisp, cooling sea breezes. Beneath the vines lies free-draining \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"295\"\u003echalk soil\u003c\/b\u003e, providing the perfect natural drainage and mineral foundation to ripen grapes beautifully while keeping their vital, refreshing acidity. In the winery, the hand-harvested grapes are whole-bunch pressed and vinified with minimal intervention and a low dosage (added sugar), ensuring the absolute purest, cleanest expression of this stunning coastal terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eStewardship of the land is central to everything Rathfinny does. The estate is deeply committed to environmental responsibility, working closely with Natural England to enhance wildlife habitats, reclaim natural chalk grasslands, and establish protected wildlife corridors right through the vineyards. This careful re-wilding has dramatically increased \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"353\"\u003ebiodiversity\u003c\/b\u003e, which naturally strengthens the health of the soils and the quality of the fruit. Even the winery buildings are constructed using locally sourced materials, including natural flint found directly in the vineyards. This meticulous attention to detail shines through in a range celebrated for its balance and elegance, proving exactly why Rathfinny has fast become one of the most respected names in British winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRATHFINNY WINE ESTATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rathfinny-wine-estate-blanc-de-blancs-vintage","title":"Rathfinny Wine Estate Blanc de Blancs 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Rathfinny Wine Estate Blanc de Blancs is a traditional-method sparkling wine made from 100% estate grown Chardonnay grapes. The estate vineyard is protected from the worst of the prevailing south westerly winds by a natural ridge that runs along the southern edge of the Estate. Sustainability and stewardship of the land are at the heart of Rathfinny’s philosophy. The team have worked closely with Natural England and the South Downs National Park, to implement a programme which enhances local wildlife habitats and reclaims areas of natural chalk grassland. Rathfinny’s focus on the environment, and commitment to sustainability and soil health, ensure excellent quality fruit. The grapes are all hand harvested, whole bunch pressed and vinified with as little intervention as possible. The base wine was fermented in stainless steel at 16°C, followed by malolactic fermentation. After bottling, the wine was aged for 36 months on lees to develop autolytic complexity and rich mouthfeel. Following disgorgement, the wine received a low dosage of 4g\/l to preserve the purest expression of vintage and place. Rathfinny’s Blanc de Blancs is pale lemon in colour with flecks of gold. The nose is characterised by aromas of lemon curd, pastry and citrus blossom. The palate displays fine balance with linear acidity and creamy mouthfeel. 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Once an arable farm, Rathfinny has been meticulously transformed into a world-class, B-Corp certified estate. The Blanc de Noirs is their flagship cuvée, crafted from grapes grown on a south-facing chalk slope just three miles from the sea. By focusing exclusively on the finest hand-harvested fruit, this release firmly positions \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish sparkling wine \u003c\/strong\u003eas a formidable rival to the greatest houses in Champagne. Pouring a striking rose-gold hue, this Blanc de Noirs is built primarily around a powerful core of Pinot Noir, beautifully supported by Pinot Meunier. It leaps from the glass with an evocative perfume of crushed wild cherry, baked red apple, and delicate honeyed pastry. On the palate, the fruit is incredibly generous, offering ripe yellow plum and pristine red berries, but it is seamlessly counterbalanced by a razor-sharp, saline acidity that speaks directly to the coastal chalk terroir. Aged for a minimum of 36 months on its lees, the wine develops a phenomenal, creamy autolytic texture, adding complex notes of toasted hazelnut and brioche. Finished with a deliberately low dosage it remains exceptionally taut, dry, and focused. 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