{"title":"Rathfinny","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrafted exclusively from estate grown fruit on Sussex chalk soils, the wines of Rathfinny Wine Estate are defined by precision, freshness and a distinctly dry house style. Long lees ageing and low dosage give the wines their fine mousse, savoury complexity and clean, mineral finish, while careful low intervention winemaking preserves the purity of the fruit. Sustainability sits at the heart of the estate, from regenerative vineyard practices to B Corp certified production, resulting in sparkling wines that feel both polished and true to place. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rathfinny-classic-cuvee-brut-2020","title":"Rathfinny Classic Cuvee Brut 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Decanter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Made from the classic Sussex trio of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, this estate-grown sparkling wine captures the cool precision of the South Downs. Long lees ageing builds subtle complexity, while low dosage keeps the style firmly dry, focused and refreshingly direct. It’s all about clarity of fruit, fine texture and chalk driven tension rather than overt richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale straw with a fine, steady mousse. The nose shows grapefruit, red apple and light brioche notes with a touch of citrus zest. The palate is crisp and structured, combining orchard fruit and lemon peel with gentle pastry tones from extended lees ageing. Clean acidity and chalky minerality carry through to a dry, refreshing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Press Ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e91 Points - Decanter (2020 Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A restrained and elegant expression with lemon, orchard fruit and a subtle saline edge, showing fine balance and freshness.”  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRathfinny Wine Estate is a single-estate producer in the South Downs of Sussex, founded in 2010 by Mark and Sarah Driver. The estate spans more than 90 hectares of chalk soils just a few miles from the English Channel, planted mainly to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. All wines are produced exclusively from estate-grown fruit and made in the traditional method with extended lees ageing, typically around 36 months. The house style is consistently dry, precise and built around purity of fruit and site expression, underpinned by sustainable vineyard practices and B Corp certification.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liberty Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58068606878083,"sku":"LBY40420","price":37.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/9843\/1058\/files\/RathfinnyClassicCuveeBrut.png?v=1779103664"},{"product_id":"rathfinny-classic-rose-brut-2019","title":"Rathfinny Classic Rose Brut 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - David Allen, MW.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drawn from a classic blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, this Sussex sparkling rosé combines bright red berry fruit with the chalky freshness that makes English fizz so appealing. A long spell on lees brings gentle creaminess and savoury depth, while the low dosage keeps everything taut and refreshing. Produced from estate grown fruit with a strong commitment to sustainable viticulture and B Corp certified winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaste\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicate salmon pink in the glass, with fine persistent bubbles and aromas of wild strawberry, red apple and pink grapefruit. The palate is crisp and focused, balancing citrus freshness with notes of brioche, raspberry and a subtle creamy texture. Elegant, dry and finely balanced through the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Press Ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e90 Points - David Allen, MW (2019 Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Lovely vibrant pale pink rose colour with a fine bead of small bubbles. Aromas are restrained \u0026amp; citric. There is a soft mousse . The palate is dry with lively citric fruit that is overlaid by toasty \/yeasty notes. Alcohol is balanced. The long finish is fine, lean, crisp \u0026amp; fresh.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRathfinny Wine Estate was founded by Mark and Sarah Driver in Sussex’s South Downs, just a few miles from the English Channel. Established in 2010, the estate has quickly become one of England’s leading sparkling wine producers, focusing exclusively on traditional method wines grown on chalk soils similar to those found in Champagne. Sustainability sits at the heart of the estate, with Rathfinny achieving B Corp certification in recognition of its environmental and social commitments. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liberty Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58068644921731,"sku":"LBY50119","price":44.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/9843\/1058\/files\/RathfinnyClassicRoseBrut.png?v=1779103955"},{"product_id":"rathfinny-blanc-de-blancs-2019","title":"Rathfinny Blanc de Blancs 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e92 Points - David Allen, MW. \u003c\/strong\u003eMade from 100% Chardonnay grown on Sussex chalk soils, this is a taut, finely detailed sparkling wine that leans into freshness, purity and precision rather than richness. Long lees ageing adds subtle creaminess and pastry notes, while the low dosage keeps the finish bone dry and saline. Sustainably produced from estate grown fruit and crafted in Rathfinny’s unmistakably elegant house style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale gold with a fine, persistent mousse. Aromas of citrus peel, white peach and lemon thyme lead into a focused palate layered with grapefruit, baked apple and delicate brioche notes. Crisp acidity and chalky minerality drive the wine through a long, dry finish with hints of toasted hazelnut and sea spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Press Ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e92 Points - David Allen, MW (2019 Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The wine has a very pale yellow colour \u0026amp; a fine bead of tiny bubbles. The aromas are neutral with a mineral edge. The mousse is fine \u0026amp; soft. The palate is dry, pure, precise \u0026amp; lean, with a chalky minerality on the mid-palate. Alcohol is balanced. The finish is long with intense lemony\/mineral notes \u0026amp; a lovely freshness.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRathfinny Wine Estate was founded by Mark and Sarah Driver in the South Downs of Sussex with the ambition of producing world class traditional method sparkling wines from a single estate vineyard. Planted on free draining chalk soils close to the English Channel, the estate focuses exclusively on vintage sparkling wines made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Long lees ageing, low dosage and a commitment to sustainable viticulture shape wines known for their precision, freshness and distinctly dry style. 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The estate is planted mainly to Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier on chalk soils close to the English Channel, giving the wines their characteristic precision and freshness. Long lees ageing (around 36 months), low dosage and a commitment to sustainable viticulture define the house style, producing wines that are consistently dry, structured and clearly rooted in place.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Press Ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e91 Points - David Allen, MW (2020 Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine has a pale to medium yellow color and a fine bead of small bubbles. Restrained citric aromas have toasty, yeasty and honeyed hints. The palate is dry with lean, elegant green-apple fruit. 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