Thursday 22 June
Hosted by Wine Maker Charlie Brown of Sandridge Barton.
An opportunity to discover the award-winning English wines from the heart of the Dart Valley, carefully crafted for over 40 years..
Nestled in a picturesque valley in the South Hams, Sandridge Barton Wines may appear to be a new face on the UK wine scene, but the Devon-based vineyards and winery have been growing grapes and making wine since 1981. The 32 acre vineyards are set in a south-facing bowl and overlook the River Dart.
The evening starts on the terrace (weather permitting) at 7pm an opportunity to meet and mingle with other guests. At 7.30 we all sit down for dinner, around the Barn table or on individual tables in the pub if you prefer, with wines to accompany each course.
Charlie will guide us through the wines, explaining the different styles, grape varieties and wine-making methods that make each of these wines so different and so special. He will be happy to answer questions throughout the evening.
Our Head Chef Luke Holland will create a seasonal menu to match the wines and prepare, cook and present all the dishes with his team.
It is probably best to have booked a taxi home, you are welcome to leave your car here overnight or book one of our six luxurious rooms at Beech House.
We are sure you will have an enjoyable evening, with good food, great wines and convivial company, and hopefully, you will have learned something about the magic of wine.
Email us if you would like details of future events – events@theolivebranchpub.com
At a glance...
Date: Thursday, June 22, 2023, 7pm.
Aperetif & canapes: 7:00pm
Dinner: 7:30pm
Menu: Six courses
Wines: Six wines
Host: Charlie Brown
Ticket: £110 per person
Booking Essential: 01780 410 355
The menu and wines...
Snacks
'FIGGIE DANIEL' COL FONDO 2021
CLASSIC CUVÉE 2020
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Garden pea veloute, mint creme fraiche, poached hen's egg
NEW RELEASE 2022
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Lightly smoked and cured salmon, cucumber, apple caviar
DART VALLEY RESERVE 2021
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Guinea Hen
PINOT GRIS 'WILD FERMENT' 2021
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Roast Goosnargh Duck breast
PINOT NOIR 2021
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Sharpham Cheese
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White chocolate parfait, English strawberry, black sesame
SUMMER SPARKLING OR BACCHUS - TBC
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Coffee & petit fours