FOOD & DRINK
A KENTISH TOAST
CELEBRATE IN STYLE WITH A GLASS OF KENT ’ S FINEST FIZZ
In The Garden of England we ’ re lucky to have some of the best producers of wine in the world , right here on our doorstep . So , swap Champagne and pass on the Prosecco - when it comes to raising a glass on your special day , make it a glass of something Kentish . If you need some inspiration , here ’ s a selection of Kent ’ s best bubbles .
CHAPEL DOWN KIT ’ S COTY BLANC DE BLANCS 2017 This buttery sparkling wine is made from 100 % Chardonnay grapes , grown at Chapel Down Kit ’ s Coty vineyard , situated on the North Downs of Kent . A wonderful celebration wine , it ’ s rich , fruity and perfect to say ‘ I do ’ with . £ 50 ,
www . chapeldown . com
BRABOURNE ROSÉ DE NOIRS 2019 Your fizz doesn ’ t have to be white on your wedding day , so why not add a hint of pink instead and choose a sparkling rosé ? Brabourne ’ s Rosé de Noirs 2019 is elegant with aromas of cherries and raspberries , and a suggestion of light brioche in the mouth . £ 37 ,
www . brabournewine . co . uk
WOODCHURCH CHARDONNAY BRUT 2016 Located just outside of Ashford , Woodchurch vineyard offers a selection of sparkling wines , and their Chardonnay Brut is an excellent choice for a wedding toast . With aromas of peach and honeysuckle and a zesty , yet creamy flavour profile , it ’ s sure to be a wedding winner . £ 42 ,
www . woodchurchwine . co . uk
BALFOUR BRUT ROSÉ 2018 Balfour ’ s flagship wine , this sparkling rosé is dry , complex and rich . A blend of Pinot Noir , Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier grapes , this vintage is from an especially good year for English wine , and will most certainly wow the wedding crowd on your special day . £ 45 ,
www . balfourwinery . com
BIDDENDEN PINOT RESERVE A dry , fruity wine , Biddenden ’ s sparkling Pinot Reserve is rich and creamy with hints of brioche . Made in the traditional method with carefully selected and delicately pressed Pinot Noir grapes , it ’ s the perfect accompaniment to your wedding speeches . £ 32 ,
www . biddendenvineyards . com
CHARTHAM ROSE DE NOIR 2019 This sparkling rosé wine is made from 100 % Pinot Noir grapes , and having recently won a silver medal in the Decanter World Wide Awards 2022 , it ’ s a pretty special sparkling to serve on your big day . £ 27.95 ,
www . charthamvineyard . co . uk
GUSBOURNE BLANC DE BLANCS 2018 This elegant expression combines aromas of green apple , citrus and mineral notes with flavours of buttered toast and tarte tatin . Made from 100 % Chardonnay grapes , it ’ s a really special sparkling wine , made and grown on the Gusbourne estate near to Appledore . £ 59 ,
www . gusbourne . com
SIMPSONS CANTERBURY ROSE SPARKLING ROSÉ 2019 Created from exclusively estate-grown Pinot Noir grapes grown on the North Downs of Kent , this fizz is delicate , with crisp , wild berry notes balanced with hints of almond and rose . With all these fruity flavours , it ’ s perfect for a Kentish celebration , especially a summer wedding . £ 35 ,
www . simpsonswine . com
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