Chardonnay-Bacchus 2021 | Ark Wines @ Mount Farm Vineyards

A crisp Suffolk white - green apple, yellow plum and concentrated lemon and lime, with a hint of elderflower.

A blend of 76% Chardonnay and 24% Bacchus from Mount Farm in Suffolk and Pimblett Farm in Essex. The two grapes were destemmed, crushed and fermented separately in stainless steel, then aged in refurbished 228L oak barrels for nine months before blending.

On the nose there's green apple, yellow plums and herbal notes with concentrated lemon and lime. There's a hint of elderflower too, and enough acidity to cut through the richest of dishes.

• Producer: Ark Wines @ Mount Farm Vineyards, Stanstead, Suffolk
• Vintage: 2021
• Style: Dry English white, unfiltered and unfined
• ABV: 12%
• Bottles produced: 774

Allergens

Contains sulphites.

Grape & Dietary Info

Grapes: 76% Chardonnay, 24% Bacchus

Dietary: Vegan; unfiltered and unfined - some sediment may be present

FAQs

What does this wine taste like?
Fresh and citrusy, with green apple, yellow plum, lemon and lime, a herbal edge and a touch of elderflower. It's dry, with lively acidity.

What food does it pair with?
The acidity makes it a good match for richer dishes - creamy pasta, roast chicken, fish in a butter sauce or soft cheeses.

Why might there be sediment?
Ark don't filter or fine any of their wines, so natural particles stay in the bottle. It's completely normal and doesn't affect the taste.

What makes Ark Wines different?
Ark is a family-run vineyard in the Stour Valley, planted in 2019 by father-and-daughter team Hans and Amanda. The winery runs entirely on solar power, wastewater is treated through an on-site reservoir, and every wine is made, bottled and packaged on site.