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On The Nod Bacchus
- Volume
- 750ml
- Vintage
- 2023
- ABV
- 12%
£20.00
Member Price: £16.00
ON THE NOD · RACING TERM · KENT BACCHUS
Named after the thrilling racing term “on the nod”, used when a race is so close that the winner is decided by the judge's eye — often confirmed by a photo finish — this vibrant Bacchus comes from Yotes Court Vineyard in Kent. The 2023 vintage opens with generous aromas of tropical passionfruit, green plum and lime zest, leading to a crisp, zesty palate packed with citrus and a clean, refreshing finish. Yotes Court's Bacchus was also selected by Virgin Atlantic as the first still English white wine to be served long-haul, giving this distinctly Kentish wine an impressive sporting and travel story.
A vibrant, photo-finish-worthy English Bacchus with serious freshness, character and a wonderfully fitting racing story.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance
- Bright, pale straw with a crisp, youthful appearance.
- Nose
- Generous and aromatic, with tropical passionfruit, green plum, lime zest and delicate floral notes.
- Palate
- Crisp and zesty, with vibrant citrus, tropical fruit and green-plum character, balanced by refreshing acidity.
- Finish
- Clean, lively and citrus-led, with refreshing lime and grapefruit notes lingering on the finish.
Perfect For
- Suggested Dishes
- Excellent with asparagus, goat's cheese, shellfish, poached or grilled salmon, fresh salads and lighter spring dishes.
- Suggested Occasions
- Perfect for summer lunches, garden gatherings, aperitifs, relaxed dinners or whenever you want a fresh, energetic English white.
- Suggested Sporting Occasions
- Made for a day at the races — particularly Cheltenham, Aintree or Royal Ascot — and equally good for watching the finish of a close race with friends.
Details
- Style
- Dry, aromatic English white
- Country
- England
- Region
- Kent
- Appellation
- Kent
- Producer
- Yotes Court Vineyard
- Vineyard
- Yotes Court Vineyard, Mereworth, Kent
- Grape Variety
- 100% Bacchus
- Closure
- Screwcap
- Drinking Window
- 2024–2028
- Serving Temp
- 8–10°C
- Decanting Advice
- No decanting required
- Cellaring Potential
- Best enjoyed young and fresh; approximately 2–4 years
Awards & Medals
Silver Medal — WineGB Awards 2023 (2022 vintage); Silver Medal — WineGB Awards 2022 (2021 vintage).
“Bright, fresh and full of character — a really lovely English white with plenty of citrus and tropical fruit. The racing story makes it even more enjoyable to share.” - Michelle S
Independent tasting references describe On the Nod as intensely aromatic and zesty, with grapefruit, citrus and green-fruit character, balanced acidity and a clean, refreshing finish.