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 […]
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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
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Oastbrook’s harvest 2020 has been one of the most exciting times of the year here in Bodiam, with lots to look forward to from harvest time… and lots to add to our existing line up Sparkling Rosé 2014, Sparkling Rosé 2015, and Pinot Gris 2018 Oastbrook’s Harvest We’ve completed our Oastbrook harvest, having worked hard
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January was definitely spent in the pink and anything but blue at Oastbrook – the team was incredibly proud that John Mobbs chose new vintage Oastbrook Rosé 2015 as the ‘outrageously delicious’ wine of the month on the Great British Wine site. Despite a big chill in Robertsbridge, Oastbrook’s team leader and founder America Brewer
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The Oastbrook vineyard might be sleeping for the winter but there is never a dull moment at the estate as team leader and founder America Brewer makes final preparations for Christmas – her favourite time of year. Autumn was spent preparing to unveil the newest 2015 vintage of Oastbrook Sparkling Rosé. On Wednesday 20th November, America
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After months of work and preparation, Oastbrook founder America Brewer was pleased to officially launch our first wine at a celebratory party on the estate. Gathered amongst friends, family and special guests, America shared her story of developing the Oastbrook Rosé 2014 Brut with acclaimed winemaker Dermot Sugrue. The sparkling rosé is made from Pinot
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There was an ancient vine that crept up the side of the old stucco house I lived in when I was a girl growing up in a small town in Bahia, in the North East of Brazil. The vine had twisted itself around the wrought iron balcony on the first floor of the building and
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