Discover the latest vintage and celebrate the award-winning sparkling rosé!
Plumpton Wine College, the Centre of Excellence in Wine Education for the United Kingdom, is proud to announce its latest release – Plumpton Estate Bacchus Reserve (RRP £26.00). Exclusively crafted with hand-picked grapes from Plumpton College’s vineyard in East Sussex, this highly anticipated new vintage is truly exceptional.
Discover The New Plumpton Estate Bacchus Reserve
Crafted with advanced wine making techniques and produced in optimum conditions, Plumpton Estate Bacchus Reserve is a true masterpiece. The vines can be found thriving in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the heart of the Sussex countryside. The terroir provides the perfect surroundings for fruition with its sandstone, well-drained soil and hours of glorious English summer daylight.
Plumpton Estate Bacchus Reserve has an uplifting acidity with its intriguing flavour profile and long, lingering finish. The unique flavour profile of dried apricots, honeysuckle and snowball melon bring beautiful complexity combined with a soft, creamy palette.
With its remarkable depth of flavour, Plumpton Estate Bacchus Reserve is an expressive English white wine which can confidently be enjoyed alone thanks to its nuanced flavour. This fresh, fragrant wine also complements summer dishes such as grilled chicken, poached cod or a Mediterranean style salad.
Celebrate The Award-Winning Plumpton Estate Brut Rosé NV
As well as savouring this new English white wine, enjoy the acclaimed Plumpton Estate Brut Rosé NV (RRP £27.00) – a delightful sparkling wine to enjoy throughout the summer months.This small production cuvée is an elegant choice for outdoor gatherings, picnics and summer celebrations – delivering sophistication in every glass.
The award-winning sparkling rosé is made using the traditional method of blending Pinot Meunier and Pinot, on lees in the bottle for at least two years. Captivating from first glance, its eye-catching pink hue is an elegant result of an added splash of Pinot Noir. This delicate touch not only enhances the sparkling wine’s visual appeal but contributes to its refined red berry character.
Plumpton Estate Brut Rosé NV is a superb marriage of freshness and finesse with its dry, crisp acidity and persistent mouse. This irresistible sparkling rose has light, fruity notes of white peach and strawberry combined with a creamy brioche roundness.
With its long, elegant finish, Plumpton Estate Brut Rosé is delicious as an aperitif. This dry sparkling rosé is particularly delectable paired with seafood (crab and oysters), smoked salmon and chocolate desserts with forest fruits or raspberries.
Plumpton Estate Bacchus and Plumpton Estate Brut Rose are available for sale online at https://store.plumpton.ac.uk/products .
National Wine Careers Week
National Wine Careers Week returned from 9 – 15 May 2026, building on the positive industry and trade engagement generated by its launch last year and continuing its mission to raise awareness of the wide range of careers available across the UK wine sector.
Led by Plumpton College, home of the UK Wine Education Centre, and founding partner Nyetimber – the pioneers of English sparkling wine, and long-time supporters of Plumpton College –the campaign aims to showcase the broad spectrum of roles across the wine trade and production sectors and to collaborate with businesses across the wine sector to help amplify and highlight the diverse career paths available.
The initiative is also supported by WSET, WineGB and Drinks United.
Now in its second year, National Wine Careers Week also promotes the extensive training and skills development opportunities that support long-term career progression within the industry.
Throughout the week, activity took place both digitally and in person. A dedicated website, social media campaign and targeted PR programme will support the initiative, alongside industry-led events and opportunities designed to showcase career pathways and training routes. Further details of activities will be announced over the coming weeks.
The campaign will also feature a network of industry ambassadors from across the sector, sharing their career journeys and helping to illustrate the breadth of opportunities available.
Businesses and individuals across the wine sector are encouraged to support the campaign by sharing career stories, hosting events or engaging online. A participation toolkit is available to help organisations get involved.
Further information can be found at www.winecareersweek.co.uk
