Flint Vineyard – Bacchus Fumé

Textured, smoky & beautifully refined — a bold, barrel-kissed expression of Norfolk Bacchus

Flint Vineyard’s Bacchus Fumé is one of the most distinctive and sophisticated interpretations of Bacchus produced in England today. Crafted by Ben and Hannah Witchell at their award-winning winery in Earsham, South Norfolk, this wine reveals a deeper, more complex side of the Bacchus grape — a style shaped by gentle oak influence, extended ageing and meticulous winemaking.

Unlike classic Bacchus, which tends to be bright and aromatic, Bacchus Fumé layers those hallmark notes of elderflower, gooseberry and citrus with subtle flavours of smoke, spice, vanilla and toasted oak. The result is a richer, more textured white wine with a creamy mouthfeel, refined structure and exceptional depth. It remains fresh and vibrant, but with added warmth, roundness and complexity — a fusion of English precision and Burgundian elegance.

This is Bacchus reimagined: expressive, mature and crafted with a winemaker’s eye for balance. It’s an outstanding example of how English still wines are evolving, and why Norfolk is fast becoming one of the UK’s most exciting wine regions.

Tasting Notes

Style: Barrel-aged dry white wine
Aroma: Ripe citrus, elderflower, gooseberry, vanilla, gentle smoke
Palate: Fresh orchard fruit, zesty citrus, soft spice, subtle toasted oak
Texture: Silky, rounded and beautifully balanced
Finish: Long, elegant and lightly smoky with lifted acidity

Food Pairing Suggestions

An exceptional pairing for:

• Pan-fried sea bass, scallops or smoked fish

• Roast chicken or pork with herbs

• Creamy pasta dishes or risotto

• Soft cheeses such as Breckland Brie or Wensum White

• Grilled vegetables or charred asparagus

• Norfolk crab or lobster

The oak influence makes this a perfect food wine — refined, versatile and full of character.

Why We Love It

Bacchus Fumé shows Flint Vineyard at their absolute best: innovative, confident and uncompromising in quality. This is Norfolk winemaking with sophistication and ambition — a bottle that surprises, delights and converts Bacchus sceptics into believers.