Knightor Bacchus is a vibrant, highly aromatic dry white wine produced by Knightor Winery in Cornwall, England. Situated above St Austell Bay, Knightor crafts minimal-intervention wines that highlight the unique cool-climate terroir of the South West. Made from Bacchus, often heralded as England's flagship white grape variety, this bottling delivers an intensely aromatic, high-energy drinking experience defined by crisp orchard fruit and expressive botanical notes.

Why You'll Love It

This wine stands out for its exuberant freshness, mouth-watering acidity, and distinctive English hedgerow aromatics. Often compared to a classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc for its lively citrus and green fruit lift, Bacchus thrives in Cornwall's maritime climate. Low-intervention winemaking in stainless steel preserves the grape's pure primary character, offering a supremely crisp, refreshing, and food-friendly pour that captures the spirit of coastal winemaking.

Vineyard & Production

The fruit is harvested from cool-climate vineyard sites across Cornwall and the South West, where gentle sea breezes and extended sunshine allow the grapes to ripen slowly while retaining brilliant natural acidity. Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes are gently pressed and cool-fermented in stainless steel tanks to protect delicate floral and herbal aromatics. The wine rests briefly on its fine lees before bottling to build subtle texture while maintaining its linear, crisp profile.

Tasting Notes

In the glass, it presents a pale straw colour with bright greenish reflections. The nose leaps from the glass with lively aromas of elderflower, cut grass, lime zest, and crushed nettle, complemented by tropical accents of passion fruit and green apple. On the palate, it is light-bodied, crisp, and intensely zesty, delivering punchy citrus and elderflower flavours supported by a refreshing beam of acidity that leads into a clean, mineral-driven finish.

Perfect Pairings

With its high-energy acidity and botanical aromatic profile, this English white wine is an ideal match for seafood, fresh greens, and light summer dining. It pairs magnificently with fresh oysters, Cornish crab, seared scallops, and grilled sea bass. It is also an excellent companion for asparagus dishes, goat's cheese salads, pea and mint risotto, and light Asian cuisine.

Grape Varieties

100% Bacchus

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