Owners Mark and Sarah Driver invite Rathfinny Reserved wine club members to our Estate in the South Downs for an exclusive pre-release tasting of our new Rathfinny Classic Cuvée 2020 and Cradle Valley Pinot Noir 2025.

The evening will commence with a sparkling and canapé reception in the Tasting Room, followed by a trip to our Winery to sample our beautiful Pinot Noir directly from the barrel. The evening will continue with a three-course dinner with wine pairings (including an exclusive library wine) in the Flint Barns.

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Itinerary

  • 15:00-16:00: Check in to the Flint Barns if staying the night.
  • 17:00-17:45: Welcome drink of our new Classic Cuvée 2020 and paired canapés in the Tasting Room with Mark & Sarah.
  • 17:45-18:30: Pinot Noir tasting from the barrel.
  • 19:00-22:00: Three-course wine dinner in the Flint Barns with the chance to try an exclusive library magnum and soon-to-be-released Cradle Valley Pinot Noir 2025.

The rooms in the Flint Barns have been reserved for members on a first come first served basis.

Canapés

Whipped ricotta, radish, croute (V)

Sussex charmer croquette, garlic aioli (V)

Beetroot, horseradish & smoked mackerel cup

Rathfinny Estate Classic Cuvée 2020

BREAD

Flint Owl sourdough & whipped South Downs butter

STARTER

Local asparagus, almond soup, wild garlic (VG)

Rathfinny Estate Blanc de Blancs 2017 Magnum

MAIN

Mallard breast, confit leg, red cabbage, jus

OR

Carrot tarte tatin, golden cross, chive (V)

Cradle Valley Pinot Noir 2025

Dessert

Forced rhubarb, vanilla parfait, stem ginger (V)

Rathfinny Estate Rosé Brut 2019

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Event Details

Date: Saturday 18th April 2026

Time: 17:00 – 22:00

Price: £125 per person, includes all food and drinks

Location: Rathfinny Wine Estate Alfriston, East Sussex, BN26 5TU

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About Rathfinny Reserved

This event is by invitation only for 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, complimentary Tour & Tasting for six people, gifts and member pricing on our wines.

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