Structure

Bodylight
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 3 years from vintage.
vintage0 yrs3 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Light-bodiedHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: elderflower, citrus

Palate: citrus

Super aromatic on the nose with floral elderflower and citrus notes. Bright, light and dry on the palate, the house describes it as dangerously drinkable.

What it pairs with

  • Asparagus with hollandaise
    Bacchus handles asparagus where most whites clash, and the acidity cuts the butter.
  • Fresh crab
    Citrus lift keeps sweet crab meat clean.
  • Goat cheese
    Elderflower and lactic tang meet on level terms.

Facts

Producer
Kinsbrook Vineyard · visiting guide
Grapes
Bacchus
Oak
Unoaked
ABV
11.5%
Price
GBP 26 at the vineyard
Drinking window
0-3 from vintage

Frequently asked about Kinsbrook Bacchus

What does Kinsbrook Bacchus taste like?

A strong burst of elderflower and white blossom on the nose, then a light, citrusy and bright palate with high acidity and a balanced finish.

Why does Kinsbrook make Bacchus every year?

The estate says it makes a single-variety Bacchus every year because the grape is perfect as it is and needs no fuss.

Is Kinsbrook Bacchus dry?

Yes, bright, light and dry, with the high acidity typical of English Bacchus.

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