Oastbrook – Cuvee 2014 An award winning wine predominantly Chardonnay left on the lees for 75 months. Oastbrook.co.uk Sugrue – Trouble with Dreams This is Dermot Sugrue’s entry wine but it beats the top wines from most houses. sugruesouthdowns.com Gusbourne – Blanc de Noirs 2018 Gusbourne’s Pinot Noir has a distinctive flavour from the rich …
What is Avalon? Avalon was the mythical island to which King Arthur was carried over the water to his final resting place in paradise. It was known as the island of fruit or Avalon. According to Celtic mythology it was where Excalibur, King Arthur’s swaord was forged. Avalon symbolises a paradise of magic, utopia and …
So how many wineries are there in Sussex? That’s a question we are often asked at Oastbrook as we are on the Kent and Sussex border. Actually there are two Sussexes, East and West. As there were two historical groups the East and West Saxons. There are two still two flags one blue for the …
Described by Robinson? as a finicky vine, in Champagne it is a key blend component of sparkling wine with light pressing of its just ripe berries, with more 20% more hectares planted than in Burgundy. In England 24.7% of all grapevines ?are now Pinot Noir . Pinot Noir is especially clonally diverse with 18 clones …
So how many wineries are there in the Garden of England? It’s a question we are often asked at Oastbrook as we are on the Kent and Sussex border. Nick initially had split loyalties already as he was brought up in Kent but his heart is now a mile into Sussex. Oastbrook is situated in the …