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Gift a Taste of Nutbourne

Our Festive Gift Guide is here A visit to the vineyard is always an occasion, with the rows of vines as a backdrop and our windmill and alpacas adding to the magic. Delight your friends, family and customers this festive season by gifting them a taste of Nutbourne. From magnums and cases to enjoy at…

By Vineyard Team 16/11/2022 Off

Autumn Recipe: Mushroom & Hazelnut Soufflé

Mushroom & Hazelnut Cheese Soufflé Why do we so rarely cook soufflés? They are relatively quick to rustle up, infinitely variable in flavour, utterly delicious and (if you follow the recipe correctly) a culinary triumph! We have made this seasonal soufflé with mushrooms, hazelnuts and mature cheddar cheese. It can be served as a starter…

By Peter Gladwin 16/11/2022 Off

New Release: Barrel Reserve 2019

The little sister of Sussex Reserve We are delighted to release a long awaited new wine: Barrel Reserve 2019. The little sister of Sussex Reserve, our winemaker’s special blend is made with similar aromatic grapes – Bacchus, Reichensteiner and Pinot Noir – but has also spent 18 months maturing in oak barrels. The result is…

By Vineyard Team 01/10/2022 Off

Seasonal Recipe: Pear & Blackberry Cobbler

Pear & Blackberry Cobbler A “Cobbler” is something between a pie and a crumble – seasonal stewed fruits, with a crunchy, sugary crust arranged like “cobbles” in an ancient street. In the Gladwin Family way, we make ours with some delicious juicy conference pears, wild blackberries and flapjack cobbles. We then add a melted brulée…

By Peter Gladwin 28/09/2022 Off

Seasonal Recipe: Spatchcocked Barbecue Chicken

Spatchcocked Barbecued Chicken with Bramble and Apple Salsa This August the countryside is overflowing with Blackberries, Apples and wild herbs. (Alas you will need to buy the Chicken). This simple Barbecue recipe is all about cooking & eating outdoors and enjoying the wonderful country we live in. Ingredients Serves 4 to 6 A 1.5kg Free…

By Peter Gladwin 23/08/2022 Off

Burgers & Bubbly in the Wine Lodge

We’re celebrating High Summer with late openings in the vineyard: Friday 5th August 5pm till 8pm Saturday 6th August, 5pm till 8pm The Nutty Bar From the Wine Lodge, we’re serving our range of fine English wines, grown and produced on the estate. Choose from sparkling Nutty or still white, red and rosé. From £5 for…

By Vineyard Team 31/07/2022 Off

Seasonal Recipe: Spicy Crab Paté

This flavoursome paté is perfect for summertime outdoor entertaining. Easy to make, the delectable, spicy crab mousse can be served as an appetiser, dinner party starter or salad based lunch. Ingredients Serves 4-6 300g Brown and White Picked Crab Meat 30g Small tin of Anchovy Fillets, finely chopped 200g Ricotta 80g Celery, finely diced 80g…

By Peter Gladwin 03/07/2022 Off