Burn Valley Vineyard Bacchus

The Allure

Crisp, dazzlingly aromatic, and absolutely singing with native English brilliance. While mainstream white drinkers predictably default to mass market Sauvignon Blancs, the astute epicurean looks to Bacchus, the undisputed crown jewel of English still wines. Grown on the sun trapped, coastal fringes of North Norfolk, the Robinson sisters have engineered a remarkably smart, high octane white that entirely skips tropical shortcuts. It delivers a boutique alternative designed for those who prize vibrant, garden fresh complexity and a highly personalized sense of place.

Why It’s Exceptional

The Taste: A bright, pale straw pour with diamond clarity. The aromatics are intensely inviting and instantly evocative of an English summer, leaping from the glass with fresh elderflower, crunchy gooseberry, and green, herbaceous notes. On the palate, it hits with electric energy, driving a core of zesty citrus fruits, lime, and tart green apple through a beautifully light, bone dry, and flinty finish.

The Pedigree: 100% estate grown Bacchus meticulously hand-harvested from south facing, low yielding plots in North Creake. Benefiting from unique free draining flint soils layered over a solid chalk bed, the grapes absorb the natural daytime heat retained by the stony ground. Vinified with a slow, temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel, this bronze medal winner protects its raw, unadulterated varietal precision.

The Ritual: Remarkably refreshing and an absolute tour de force at the dining table. Keep it beautifully chilled (8–10°C) to serve as a high society summer apéritif, or let its piercing, clean acidity cut flawlessly through local seafood, fresh dressed crab, grilled white fish, or dynamic spring vegetable salads dressed in goat's cheese.

The Details

The Maker: Laura Robinson / Burn Valley Vineyard

The Origin: North Norfolk, England

The Grape: 100% Bacchus

The Strength: 10.5% ABV

The Exclusivity: Award-Winning Coastal Terroir, Hand-Harvested Small Batch, Purity-Focused Stainless Steel Vinification