Barrel Fermented Bacchus 2023 Hoffmann & Rathbone, Sussex

The colour is so pure and precise which harbours a pristine palate as bright as a diamond and the layers of deliciousness in this Sussex wine are simply thrilling. It’s a superbly bright tropical surge of mango, lime and peach with silky roundness and textural finesse.

Hoffmann & Rathbone is a boutique winery located in England’s Sussex-Weald region. They insist on showing the expression of each year in the unique, award-winning and recognised Hoffmann & Rathbone spirit. Primarily an English Sparkling Wine Producer, they produce wines only on years where the conditions are ideal and therefore worth releasing.

Gently whole bunch pressed and naturally settled for 36 hours. 14 days at 15°C using 120
year-old yeast. Fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks with 40 percent fermented in large format oak barrels for enriched complexity.