Part of our 10th Harvest Anniversary Dinner Series

Join us for a special wine dinner at The Beacon in Tunbridge Wells. Hosted by our Rathfinny Brand Ambassador, Rich, over a six-course dinner you will learn all about the history of Rathfinny and how we make our world-class Sussex Sparkling wines.

This event takes place against the backdrop of the harvest season on our Estate. This dinner is to celebrate a decade of winemaking and introduce you to our wines at The Beacon who have supported us since the early days. It’s going to be a great evening!

Menu

Welcome Drink

Rathfinny Classic Cuvée 2017 from Magnum

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Amuse Bouche

‘Afternoon Tea’ (savoury breads & snacks)

Rathfinny Blanc de Blancs 2019

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To Begin
Brixham Crab Tartlet, Exmoor Caviar & Jerusalem Artichoke Milk

Rathfinny Classic Cuvée 2019

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To Follow
Meadow Honey Whole Roast Duck, Parsnip & Burnt Butter Puree, Pressed Duck, Potatoes, Date & Thyme Gravy

Rathfinny Blanc de Noirs 2019

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Pre Dessert
Lemon Curd & Passion Fruit Sorbet, Glazed Meringue

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To Finish
Valrhona Chocolate Bar, Olive Oil Biscuit, Pate du Fruits & Kirsch Cherries

Rathfinny Rosé 2018 from Magnum

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Cheese
Golden Cross Goat, Lord London & Pevensey Blue
Crackers and Homemade Chutney

Seven Sisters Brandy 2017

Sommelier Holding Rathfinny Sparkling Wine Bottle at The LeLee Chelsea

Event Details

  • Date: Thursday 24th October
  • Time: 7 p.m. for 7:30 p.m. dinner – 10:30 p.m./11p.m.
  • Price: £140 per person including wine flight
  • Reservations: Please email: jenny@illbemother.co.uk
  • Dietaries: Please let The Beacon know if you have any specific dietary requirements in advance so you can be catered for.
  • Location: The Beacon, Tea Garden Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9JH
The Beacon Exterior

About The Beacon

This beautiful country house has a long history of hosting glamorous parties as well as providing shelter for those in need. From the tea rooms and pleasure gardens created by Sir Walter Harris, to the important role it played in housing both Basque and Jewish refugees in wartime, it’s personality and charm is still present in the beautifully refurbished hotel guests enjoy today. Complete with seven uniquely designed rooms, two restaurants, terrace and gardens, The Beacon is the perfect destination for a food and wine escape in the Kent countryside.

English Wine Dinner Rathfinny
About our Rathfinny

10th Harvest Anniversary Celebrations

Each year, Rathfinny welcomes more than 200 British pickers, predominantly from the local Sussex community, to hand-pick each grape. This is an essential element to maintaining quality as we are a single-site, grower-producer crafting Traditional Method vintage wines with Sussex PDO status. 

2024 marks 10 years since the first harvest at Rathfinny. To celebrate, we are co-hosting a series of wine dinners around the country during the harvest season between September and October.

Rathfinny is a gastronomy wine that is best enjoyed with food, so we’re collaborating with a range of chefs to bring you the best pairing combinations. You will sample our Sussex Sparkling portfolio (plus a surprise or two) over dinner as we share our story from grape to glass over the past decade.