Orpheus Bacchus 2018
One of our most talked about wines to date (and our best Orpheus Bacchus yet!) Made from our very best parcels of Bacchus grapes, a unique expression of Bacchus from some of our oldest vines. The Orpheus is a wine of great finesse, a limited range only made in selected years. A combination of whole bunch and de-stemmed fruit was pressed in an inert environment preserving the aroma and flavour pre cursors to create a concentrated well balanced expression of the Bacchus variety. This wine displays complex and well integrated flavours of elderflower and lychee with defined minerality and excellent persistent length and mouth watering finish.
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Made from our very best parcels of Bacchus grapes, a unique expression of Bacchus from some of our oldest vines. The Orpheus is a wine of great finesse, a limited range only made in selected years. A combination of whole bunch and de-stemmed fruit was pressed in an inert environment preserving the aroma and flavour pre cursors to create a concentrated well balanced expression of the Bacchus variety. This wine displays complex and well integrated flavours of elderflower and lychee with defined minerality and excellent persistent length and mouth watering finish.
Views from the experts:
'More intense than most. Very crisp and well formed.... Real edge and race to this, and even a bit of persistence'
Jancis Robinson - Favourite English Still Wines. One of only 9 wines chosen as Jancis Robinson’s favourite English white wines and the joint highest scoring Bacchus.
‘White peach and lemon zest aroma’s lead into a plush, sweet peachy attack, both rich and fresh at the same time. The fruit volume has good density, with tense, primary, focused purity. All the best bits linger on the finish’
Sally Easton MW - Top 30 English Wines to Try - Decanter 92 Points (highest scoring Bacchus)
‘Bacchus is considered England’s signature white grape for still wines, and this one, lush and green and rounded, with breezy notes of elderflower and tart gooseberries, is a beauty.'
Victoria Moore - Wines of the Week - Telegraph
Susie Barrie MW - 18 Top English Bacchus wines to Try
The wine’s acidity, body and complexity lends itself extremely well to food pairing. Try with meaty fish or shellfish dishes, such as monkfish, crab or slow cooked pork belly.
Or why not try with our recipe for Scallops in a creamy Bacchus sauce with Parmesan-Roasted Cauliflower as recommended by our resident chef Aaron
Variety: 100% Bacchus
Location: Amberley and Atcombe (Woodchester)
Pressing: Combination of whole bunch pressed and crushed & de-stemmed, in a hyper reductive environment.
Fermentation: 12 - 14°C for two weeks
Alcohol: 12%
Residual sugar: 2.5 g/l
Suitable for vegans
For orders of all items we try to deliver within 2-3 working days, but can be up to five working days.
Mainland UK delivery is charged at £9.99 per order. Additional charges will apply for orders to Northern Ireland, the Isles of Scilly, the Isle of Man and the Scottish Islands and the rest of the world, please contact us for details.
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Quick View A perfect introduction to Woodchester Valley. Explore our range of still wines with this mixed case of still wines featuring 4 whites and 2 rosés:
- 1 x Bacchus
- 1 x Orpheus Bacchus
- 1 x Culver Hill
- 1 x Sauvignon Blanc
- 1 x Pinot Rosé
- 1 x Rosé
The collection includes an introductory booklet, with tasting notes for each of the wines.
GIFTS: If you would like to include a personalised hand-written message on a card, please include this in the comments box when you are checking out.
Quick View The perfect collection to accompany your festive celebrations with a wine for every part of the day. Not just ideal for Christmas, these wines can be enjoyed at any time and make a great gift for any wine lover. The selection includes:
- 1 x Reserve Cuvée – the perfect way to start things off with your pre-lunch nibbles!
- 1 x Orpheus Bacchus – this full bodied dry white pairs perfectly with salmon, turkey, or other white meats
- 1 x Pinot Noir (new release!) – excellent with game or poultry or save it for when you move onto the cheese!
The collection includes a WVV presentation box and information booklet with tasting notes for each of the wines.
GIFTS: If you would like to include a personalised hand-written gift message on a card, please include this in the comments box when you are checking out and we will include this for you.
Quick View Our essentials collection features our best selling 6 wines for only £79.
- 1 x Bacchus
- 1 x Orpheus Bacchus
- 1 x Culver Hill
- 1 x Atcombe Red – please note that as of 1st June 2020 we are replacing our Sauvignon Blanc (sold out) with Atcombe Red.
- 1 x Cotswold Classic
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GIFTS: If you would like to include a personalised hand-written message on a card, please include this in the comments box when you are checking out.
Quick View The perfect present for the Rosé lover in your life; a selection of three English Rosés from the Cotswolds.
- 1 x Pinot Rosé; flavoursome yet dry and delicate with ripe strawberry and raspberry aromas
- 1 x Rosé; full bodied and superbly structured with ripe juicy red fruits
- 1 x Rosé Brut; a charmingly well balanced Champagne style Rosé with delicate bubbles
- In one of our luxury presentation boxes
GIFTS: If you would like to include a personalised hand-written message on a card, please include this in the comments box when you are checking out.
