The creator of an award-winning sparkling rose wants to build his own state-of-the-art winery near his home in Staplehurst, Yourmaidstone reports.
Richard Balfour-Lynn, the producer of Balfour Brut Rose, has submitted a planning application to Maidstone council for a multi-million pound winery to be built near his Hush Heath Estate.
Architects RBA have created a design for the purpose-built structure, which will now go before the council's planning committee for approval.
The sparkling wine, which has been referred to as“England's most exclusive Pink Fizz”is currently grown on the estate, near Maidstone, before the grapes are taken to Chapel Down winery in Tenterden.
The new winery is being built for operational and branding reasons to ensure the popular fizz to compete against other rose champagnes.
RBA describe the new build as:“A contemporary interpretation of traditional oak barns and Kentish oak houses.
"The layout of the building is split into three sections with two barn structures which house the winery operations.
"The building also includes a wine tasting facility which is located within the barrel vaulted section of the building, from which this affords views toward Hush Heath Manor and to the private courtyard within the centre of the buildings.”
The Hush Heath Estate is also where the millionaire makes his own Hush Heath Apple Juice.
Mr Balfour-Lynn, who owns the Hotel du Vin chain and retail store Liberty, boasts his Balfour-Lynn Rose, which is priced at £33, is good enough to challenge the French.
On his website the entrepreneur says:“My aim is to make the finest Rosé Sparkling Wine, comparable with the great Rosé Champagnes.
"The passion and enthusiasm by everyone involved with Balfour Brut Rosé has led to us winning a number of prestigious international awards.
"I set out with the vision of creating a uniquely memorable experience. Balfour is light, entertaining and fun, and more importantly, it knocks the socks off many French Champagnes."
news source :-Millionaire wants his own winery for rosy future
Richard Balfour-Lynn, the producer of Balfour Brut Rose, has submitted a planning application to Maidstone council for a multi-million pound winery to be built near his Hush Heath Estate.
Architects RBA have created a design for the purpose-built structure, which will now go before the council's planning committee for approval.
The sparkling wine, which has been referred to as“England's most exclusive Pink Fizz”is currently grown on the estate, near Maidstone, before the grapes are taken to Chapel Down winery in Tenterden.
The new winery is being built for operational and branding reasons to ensure the popular fizz to compete against other rose champagnes.
RBA describe the new build as:“A contemporary interpretation of traditional oak barns and Kentish oak houses.
"The layout of the building is split into three sections with two barn structures which house the winery operations.
"The building also includes a wine tasting facility which is located within the barrel vaulted section of the building, from which this affords views toward Hush Heath Manor and to the private courtyard within the centre of the buildings.”
The Hush Heath Estate is also where the millionaire makes his own Hush Heath Apple Juice.
Mr Balfour-Lynn, who owns the Hotel du Vin chain and retail store Liberty, boasts his Balfour-Lynn Rose, which is priced at £33, is good enough to challenge the French.
On his website the entrepreneur says:“My aim is to make the finest Rosé Sparkling Wine, comparable with the great Rosé Champagnes.
"The passion and enthusiasm by everyone involved with Balfour Brut Rosé has led to us winning a number of prestigious international awards.
"I set out with the vision of creating a uniquely memorable experience. Balfour is light, entertaining and fun, and more importantly, it knocks the socks off many French Champagnes."
news source :-Millionaire wants his own winery for rosy future
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