Richard James DipWSET
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Brand Ambassador at Rathfinny Wine Estate. All views are my own. All things alcohol and a little bit more
Alfriston, East Sussex
Joined April 2013
Our signature sparkling Discover our new 2020 Blanc de Noirs for yourself at a relaxed canapé reception hosted by Rathfinny Co-founders Mark and Sarah Driver on Saturday 1st March. Learn more: https://t.co/xD3PwNlXbe
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Harvest 2023 has started .. Pinot Noir Précoce this week.
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Good news Brussels crowns it all with surprise changes to sparkling wine packaging
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Discover what's involved during a typical year in our Winery. We are fortunate to be able to carry out the full winemaking process on our single-site Estate, but there’s still plenty of room for innovation and experimentation. Read more: https://t.co/3CcYXJ76Ws
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In our latest blog, we catch up with our Vineyard Manager Cam to reflect on the last 12 years at Rathfinny and the exciting adventures that lie ahead. Read the Q&A in our latest blog: https://t.co/8yDsJMmsGV
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Despite the cool, ‘soggy’ July, English vineyard owners seem optimistic for a good crop … let’s see how September ends! https://t.co/OL6ag01Vel
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UK’s Best Vineyard Restaurants.. https://t.co/MPz6QMg8tN
@RathfinnyEstate @WistonEstate @RidgeviewWineUK #Llanrech What a great excuse to visit a vineyard!
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Six of Britain’s best, from a Welsh winery with a brilliant bistro to a Michelin-starred spot in Sussex.
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@andrewcatchpole I enjoyed a glass of @RathfinnyEstate classic cuvee yesterday morning at the same bar, which helped cope with a two hour flight delay !
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South Downs (by Vagabond) at Gatwick S - what a civilised way to start a trip
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Bottling has finished of our 2022 vintage #SussexSparkling wines. They are now bottle fermenting and will be left to age in our temperature controlled cellar .. see you in 2027.
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@RathfinnyEstate sparkling wine aged at the bottom of the Artic sea @Independent .. look out for it on @Hurtigruten Cruise ships
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Kate Ng sails to the coast of Sandnessjøen for a sip of the world’s first sea-sunken sparkling
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As our first shipment of Sussex Sparkling makes its way to China, our ambition becomes ever closer: ‘One day you will walk into a bar in New York or Beijing and you’ll be asked, “Would you like a glass of Champagne or a delicious glass of Sussex? I can recommend Rathfinny.”’
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As our Rathfinny Residency gets underway in the courtyard of @eatnativeuk at Browns, we caught up with Head Chef and Co-Founder, @IvanJD to talk all about Native's ethos and commitment to sustainability. Read more: https://t.co/GINlmSPVbN
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The warm weather has allowed the vines to catch-up and we can expect flowering to start in the next fortnight. I’ve never seen the vineyard look so consistently good across the site @RathfinnyEstate #RathfinnySummer
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If you find yourself in Padstow/Cornwall this summer, go to Paul Ainsworth @No6Padstow .. lovely people, delicious food and some great wines.
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We agreed the blend and ABV on our 2017 Sussex Brandy yesterday. We hope to have it bottled and labelled ready for release later this summer. @RathfinnyEstate
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#yearofwine2023 Beautifully structured wines this weekend. @winewankers @wine1percent @SteveKubota @frankstero @jules_mahon @damewine @MikeyGio85 @Friscokid49 @dpen_vini @MTLWINEGUY @SusanHulmeMW @RichLJames @jimofayr @WineMan147 @timmilford @JamesHubbard113 @TweetaDean @Liam3494
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