Celebrate this festive season with special vintage sparkling wines from family-run Rathfinny Wine Estate located in England’s South Downs. The house’s portfolio offers a range of exquisite wines that have been crafted in the Traditional Method; including mini and magnum options, perfect for elevating any celebration with elegance and festivity. Rathfinny Sussex Sparkling wines are exclusively available to buy at select independent and luxury wine retailers or directly from Rathfinny. 

Renowned for its exceptional quality and limited production, Rathfinny is a single-site grower-producer crafting Sussex Sparkling wines using the Traditional Method. This process involves secondary fermentation in the bottle, followed by aging on the yeast lees for a minimum of 36 months to develop distinct autolytic notes. On occasion, some fermentation takes place in oak barrels, adding further complexity to the wine.

In time for Christmas, Rathfinny introduces a special vintage wine in a unique format: Rathfinny Mini Cuvée 2021 set to be released in November 2024, is the only 50cl bottle of sparkling wine available on the market this Christmas. Perfect for gifting, sharing between two or filling up a stocking with something unusual, this limited-edition Mini Cuvée will be available only through select retailers such as Harvey Nichols and The Good Wine Shop. With only a select number of bottles produced, this charming bottle is a must-have for anyone looking to add an extra touch of luxury to their festive season.

  • RATHFINNY Classic Cuvée 2019
    • Stockists: Oxford Wine Company: £31.50, Lay & Wheeler: £21 (in bond), direct from RathfinnyEstate.com: £35
  • RATHFINNY Rosé 2019
    • Stockists: Lea & Sandeman: £39.50 or £36.95 (case price), Berry Bros & Rudd: £43, direct from RathfinnyEstate.com: £43
  • RATHFINNY Blanc de Noirs 2019
    • Stockists: Oxford Wine Company: £42.50, Bottle Apostle: £49, direct from RathfinnyEstate.com: £49
  • RATHFINNY Blanc de Blancs 2019
    • Stockists: Lay & Wheeler: £31 (in bond), Hedonism: £45, direct from RathfinnyEstate.com: £49

Rathfinny also offers an exclusive selection of magnums (150cl), perfect for festive parties or as an extra special gift:

  • RATHFINNY Classic Cuvée, various vintages
    • Oxford Wine Company: £76 (2017 vintage), Lay & Wheeler: £56 (in bond, 2017 vintage), direct from RathfinnyEstate.com: £74 (2018 vintage)
  • RATHFINNY Rosé, various vintages
    • Oxford Wine Company: £85 (2016 vintage), Lay & Wheeler: £65 (in bond, 2017 vintage), direct from RathfinnyEstate.com: £90 (2018 vintage)
  • RATHFINNY Blanc de Noirs 2018
  • RATHFINNY Blanc de Blancs 2017

For those looking to treat their loved ones to experiences this year, gift vouchers can be easily purchased online and are redeemable across all the Rathfinny Wine Estate experiences including dining at the Tasting Room, staying at the Flint Barns, tours and tastings, and wine purchases from the Cellar Door. Choose to have the voucher emailed or collected directly from the Estate in East Sussex.

This Christmas, raise a glass with Rathfinny and experience the elegance of English sparkling wine. Whether you’re toasting to cherished moments with loved ones or gifting a bottle to someone special, Rathfinny’s exquisite range of world-class sparkling wines and experiences ensures there’s a gift for all.

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