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Gusbourne's Glorious Grapes

From vines first planted in 2004, Gusbourne is considered one of the great English producers, growing Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes across their Kent and West Sussex estate. And the grapes, grown exclusively in their vineyards, produce superior quality vintage wines and are regular recipients of both national and international awards.  

Gusbourne’s award-winning sparkling wines, crafted using traditional methods, all hail from vines yielding smaller volumes of intensely flavourful fruit, which thrive in their unique microclimates.  

Fortnum’s have proudly worked with Gusbourne for a decade, and in 2021 we joined forces to launch our first Fortnum’s English Sparkling Rosé Vintage. A highly quaffable sip if we do say so ourselves.  

Pop the cork on this oh so delicious sparkling wine, the perfect accompaniment to any al fresco feast.  

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When Cornwall Came Calling

From the grapes borne of the Camel Valley vineyard planted by Bob Lindo, a former RAF Pilot, and his wife Annie in the 1980’s, comes a deliciously celebrated bottle – Bacchus.  

Having swapped service life for country life, the Lindo family first tried their hand at cattle and sheep farming, but year after year, they watched the grass turn brown on the sun-drenched slopes of the Camel Valley, and wondered if vines might enjoy this spot a little more. Well, thank goodness they did wonder, because they have enjoyed huge success and built a reputation for excellent still and sparkling wines enjoyed the world over.  

Intense, supremely crisp with a delicate aroma and notes of cucumber, citrus, apple, peach and elderflower, Bacchus makes a wonderful aperitif, and pairs marvellously with asparagus – it is the season of the spear, after all.  

So, for perfect spring sipping, look no further than Bacchus.