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When planning your dream wedding, every detail matters, especially the drinks that will delight your guests and set the tone for your celebration. The importance of offering something special without breaking the bank is also something not to be overlooked. Whether you're looking to impress with a unique signature cocktail or provide a selection of fine wines that compliment your menu perfectly, we’re here to help you create memorable moments with exceptional beverages.  Victoria Walker Photography Our Top Tips
 Our signature serve: The Cornish Spritz. A favourite option of our wedding couples for reception cocktails. Avoid these common oversights to ensure your drink service runs smoothly and stays within budget:
 The perfect pairing: Knightor Carpe Diem Rosé alongside fresh Cornish Seafood, pictured here at The Catch. Even if you’re not getting married at a winery, some establishments, like ours, are more than happy to provide advice on drink pairings and choices. We also offer discounts for bulk orders, making it easier for you to serve high-quality beverages at your wedding without exceeding your budget.
Let Knightor Winery help you create a truly unforgettable wedding experience with drinks that will impress and delight your guests. Contact us today on [email protected] to start planning the perfect beverage selection for your special day. For more information on wedding wine options please click here. A destination wedding in CornwallCornwall boasts rugged coastlines, picturesque beaches, and historic landmarks that serve as the perfect backdrop for a dreamy destination wedding. With its captivating rustic charm and timeless appeal, Knightor offers couples the opportunity to exchange your vows in a setting that exudes romance and elegance.  Photo by Chris Armstrong Photography Cornwall's diverse landscape provides an array of breathtaking settings for wedding ceremonies and photo shoots alike. Cornwall offers an abundance of picturesque locations to create memories that will last a lifetime.  Photos by: Alexa Poppe Photography Planning a destination wedding can seem daunting, but here at Knightor Winery we are licensed for ceremonies allowing you to hold everything in one location. Onsite accommodation for up to 20 guests plus a wide range of local accommodation that suit every style and budget within 10 minutes of the venue. Indulge in locally sourced cuisine featuring freshly caught seafood and artisanal delights, couples can infuse their special day with the unique flavours from around the region. The winery kitchen is passionate about championing the very best local and seasonal produce which is reflected throughout our wide selection of menus. Photo 1: The Cove Cafe, Hayle | Photo 2: Catch Restaurant, Mawgan Porth | Photo 3: Knightor Winery's Sunday lunch menu From gin distilleries to luxury wines, there are many possibilities throughout the county to enjoy a real taste of Cornwall and sample options ahead of the big day. You will find popular master gin producers, Tarquins or or keep it local with a tasting and tour onsite at Knightor and immerse yourself in the world of decadent English wine, all produced right here in the Duchy. Photo 1: Knightor's Cornish Spritz (Photo by Katie Goff Photography) | Photo 2: Knightor's selection of still wines | Photo 3: Knightor's Sparkling wine tower (Photo by Verity Westcott Photography) Browse our full selections of wines here Rich in history and culture, Cornwall adds a touch of authenticity and charm to any wedding celebration. Embrace the spirit of Cornwall by incorporating elements such as local folklore, Shanty singers and traditional Cornish pasties into your wedding festivities, creating an experience that is both memorable and meaningful.  Photo by Cindy Kitchker Photography Beyond the wedding ceremony itself, Cornwall offers a plethora of activities and attractions for couples and their guests to enjoy. Explore the picturesque fishing villages such as Mevagissey and Charlestown, wander through the enchanting gardens of the Lost Gardens of Heligan or explore the wonders of the Eden Project. With its abundance of outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, and culinary delights, Cornwall ensures that your wedding celebration is not just a day, but a memorable journey for all involved.  Photos by: Alexa Poppe Photography In the heart of Cornwall's timeless beauty lies the promise of a wedding experience like no other. With its captivating landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and endless array of activities, Cornwall provides the perfect backdrop for couples seeking to exchange vows in a setting that is both romantic and unforgettable. Whether you dream of a seaside ceremony and a rustic barn reception Cornwall offers endless possibilities for creating the wedding of your dreams. So, why not embark on a journey to Cornwall and begin your happily ever after amidst the breathtaking beauty of this enchanting destination? Contact our dedicated Wedding Team today, we can’t wait to hear from you. Jess, El and Isla - The Weddings Team [email protected]  Photo by Katie Goff Photography
Chardonnay: a grape that splits opinion; loved and loathed. A wine too often stereotyped by the unfortunate over-oaked New World examples popular in the 1980's and 1990's. Golden wines that displayed no Chardonnay characters at all, but instead had the weight, taste and finesse of an oak beam. Having said this, without a doubt Chardonnay can make some of the best wines in the world when grown in the correct climate, harvested at the right time and treated correctly in the winery. If it is to be oaked, the oak should match the power of the fruit rather than dictating. You may already be unknowingly drinking Chardonnay of course (not labelled as such) in the form of Champagne, Chablis and your classic Burgundies such as Meursault. The problems with the 1980's and 90's styles of Chardonnay were pretty deep rooted. I am sure most thought they were going to try and emulate a great white burgundy, the biggest difference being in a climate far warmer and dryer. However, an early ripening variety, grown in too warm a climate, cropped too heavily and harvested too ripe can display so little varietal character it could be almost any neutral white grape. Chardonnay was chosen as it was a familiar name and easy to grow..and how did they give this neutral wine any character? Oak of course! Barrels, or more frequently to cut costs, adding oak chips.  Broadly speaking with all grapes, the right climate is needed to provide fruit characters. When the weather is too warm, aromas are lost and when it is too cool, the aromas and flavours are green and unripe. Chardonnay is well suited to the English climate, being close to the limit of what we can ripen here. A late ripening grape in England's cool climate, typically mid-October most years. Ripening late means good acidity, perfect for sparkling wine, but also abundant fruit characters. In England a lot depends on each year's weather, as well as ripeness levels. We can’t produce a still Chardonnay every year, as we require the natural high acidity to drop enough for a still wine. In a cool autumn, flavours can lean towards green apple, with more lemon, peach and citrus expected in a warmer season.  Now the decision to oak or not. In general our rule of thumb at Knightor is nothing should detract from the natural fruit aromas and flavours. Oak is like seasoning, your salt and pepper, to enhance what is already there. We typically only put a proportion of the overall blend into oak and are careful how long it spends there, preferring fermenting in oak to help integration of the oak characters. Each year it differs how much oak a wine can tolerate. Generally, the cooler the year and the leaner the fruit, the less oak a wine can take, as the oak will start to dominate. A warmer year with riper, bolder fruit means that a little bit more oak can enhance the fruit. 
2023's Chardonnay is still in the making. A cool, wet year resulted in grapes that were not as fruit forward as 2022. Sugar and acidity levels were good, but intensity of flavour and body were lower. This has meant only a small part is going into oak, and we are using some of our oldest barrels for this. We are hoping to add just texture and a little body from the barrels rather than any aromas and flavours that could easily overwhelm such a delicate wine.
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This project is supported by the Rural Development Programme for England, for which Defra is the Managing Authority, part financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development: Europe investing in rural areas.
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This project is supported by the Rural Development Programme for England, for which Defra is the Managing Authority, part financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development: Europe investing in rural areas.
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