The taste of English charm: Sample Bacchus, a homegrown grape perfect for seafood and summer evenings
Bacchus is becoming England’s signature white grape. A crossing from Germany, this grape – named after the god of wine himself – ripens early, which is perfect for our cool climate. More often than not, Bacchus tastes of things that grow happily in our hedgerows, from apples to gooseberries. But exceptional bottles can be as fragrant and dazzling as an elderflower lightning strike from a cloud of whitecurrants.
Bacchus has been touted as Britain’s answer to Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, but it is even more highly scented and piercing, making it a charming summer aperitif as well as a superb pairing with shellfish.
But the real reason you should be backing Bacchus is the 2018 vintage, which was one of the finest ever for Britain. The quality is amazing.