Davenport Horsmonden Dry 2018 English White Wine

The Horsmonden vineyard lies in west Kent and was the first UK vineyard planted by Will and was established in 1991. The vineyard was planted with a range of varieties which were in vogue at the time and have proved to be successful at producing a unique dry white blend. The varieties include Ortega, Bacchus, Faber, Siegerrebe and Huxelrebe. Ortega makes up the majority of the blend with the other grapes adding a range of aromatics and flavours. The wine has long been a favourite due to its layered aromatics of grapefruit, peach, elderflower and honeysuckle, the freshness of the palate and its ability to age. The ageing process integrates the brisk acidity and allows a more complex flavour range to develop. In fact, Will would argue that the wine starts to reach its peak at two years old, so we are going to taste the wine as it is getting into its tasting plateau. A fresh style like this is super as an aperitif but will also partner fragrant fish dishes, so think of a Thai prawn soup or white fish and lemon grass. Alternatively, in the summer with a green salad and dressed crab.