We’re looking forward to welcoming our Wine Club members to an exclusive harvest experience day on Wednesday 15th October. Starting with a falconry demonstration, members will learn how we are utilising magnificent birds of prey to protect our delectable fruits this harvest. After this fascinating display, Mark and Sarah Driver invite everyone for a four-course lunch with wine pairings in the Tasting Room restaurant.

Itinerary
- 10:30: Meet and greet at the Cellar Door
- 10:45 – 12:15: Falconry demonstration in the Vineyard
- 12:30 – 15:30: Four-course lunch in the Tasting Room, hosted by Mark & Sarah Driver

The Ancient art of Falconry
For the first time at Rathfinny, we’ll be working with a talented team who specialise in using birds of prey to ward off other birds that like to nibble on the delicious grapes. Just like us, they love that perfect balance of acidity and sugar! This is an innovative and sustainable way to protect our crop as we won’t have to net the grapes and professional hawking clears the problem birds without hunting.
Lunch Menu
Hosted by Rathfinny Co-owners, Mark & Sarah Driver on a long table.
Tartlet of beef tartare
Lobster croquette, saffron aioli
Brioche, eggs yolk, caviar
Rathfinny Classic Cuvée 2018 from Magnum
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Wild halibut, parsley, leeks, seaweed hollandaise
Rathfinny Blanc de Blancs 2019
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Roast salt aged English duck, pithivier, chicory, cherry, truffle jus
Rathfinny Blanc de Noirs 2018 from Magnum
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Roasted apple parfait, crumble, blackberry sorbet
Rathfinny Rosé Brut 2019
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Petit fours

Event Details
- Date: Wednesday 15th October
- Time: 10:30 – 15:30
- Price: £140 per person.
- Dietaries: A vegetarian option is available on request. Please let us know dietary preferences before your visit.
- Location: The Tasting Room, Rathfinny Wine Estate, Alfriston, East Sussex, BN26 5TU

Rathfinny Reserved Event
This event is by invitation only to Rathfinny Reserved Wine Club members. On top of bi-annual deliveries of our prestige Blanc de Blancs and Blancs de Noirs, benefits include priority access to all events and members-only events, birthday gifts and member pricing on our wines.