WEDDINGS
A TOAST TO KENT
RAISE YOUR GLASS WITH KENT ’ S FINEST FIZZ
Crowned the Wine Garden of England , Kent proudly boasts some of the finest wines in the world , all produced right here on your doorstep . So for your special day , swap the Champagne , pass on the Prosecco and instead opt for a delicious glass of something Kentish . Here ’ s insideKENT ’ s pick of Kent ’ s best bubbles …
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 Appledore . £ 59 ,
www . gusbourne . com
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
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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