SPECIAL EDITION LIVERY In 1800 Colonel Coote Manningham raised the Experimental Corps of Riflemen in Horsham, at Depot Road. They were encamped less than half a mile from the tract of land where our stunning vineyards are now planted. Indeed, there is evidence that some of the Riflemen’s earliest field exercises were conducted here. Several buttons and numerous clay pipes, emblazoned with the crown and bugle, have been found in the vineyard and they now reside in the Regimental Museum in Winchester. Coolhurst Vineyards have collaborated with the Always a Rifleman Programme (AARP) to raise funds for the charity who deliver support in the first few hours of an emerging crisis and help pave the way to wellness and mental health support. It is proven to save lives. During the most challenging real-life problems, it provides face-to-face coaching, mentoring and mental health support. For veterans and their dependants of The Rifles or antecedent regiments, this is a dedicated service available 24/7. https://theriflesnetwork.co.uk/page/aarp One of The Rifles antecedent Regiments – The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry – became the first allied troops to invade Europe. In the 6th June 1944 at 00:16hrs, men from D Company 2nd Ox&Bucks landed at Pegasus Bridge in Normandy. As ever we have produced a single vintage, single vineyard single varietal but here is our The Miller’s Tale 2018 Blanc de Noirs with an exclusive label to mark this momentous occasion. With almost 60 months on it’s lees and then at least another year on cork this is a high premium product. This wine was a GOLD MEDAL WINNER – WINE GB AWARDS 2024 and was shortlisted for the finest Blanc de Noirs in the UK. We are donating a percentage of the profits from this special edition to the AARP charity. “Aromas of delicate fruit and a hint of fennel leaf and spice. Palate starts on a sweet fruit note with subtle oxidative definition. Tangy with plenty of delicate fruit on a long finish.” WINE GB JUDGES PANEL “An elegant sparkling wine with attractive aromas of Conference pear, ripe red apples and honeysuckle. The palate opens up to reveal subtle red fruits well-balanced by pink grapefruit acidity and an engaging raspberry clafoutis and pear tarte tatin finish, which is gently yeasty with impressive length and stay”. SAM CAPORN MW
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