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make incredibly smooth and distinctive spirits,” they say.
Try: Anno Kent Dry Gin
Luscious local botanicals synonymous with the Kent countryside, including hops, samphire and local florals, create an outstanding super- smooth gin with the unique flavour of Kent. Alcohol 43%
Anno Cranberry and Gin
Seasonally spiced with sweet orange, cassia and cloves, this limited edition masterpiece is literally Christmas in a botle. Alcohol 29%
Wines
Richard and Leslie Balfour-Lynn have always had an “avid interest in vineyards and a genuine passion for wine”.
So when the 400-acre Staplehurst farming estate that surrounds their 16th-century manor came up for auction in 2001, they saw the chance of a lifetime.
In 2002, they went from being wine drinkers to wine makers, as they planted their first vines. Today, award-winning Hush Heath Estate is marketing and developing Kentish wine’s reputation around the world. Richard said: “We want to push the
Balfour Luke’s Pinot Noir 2018 Lightly oaked using French and American barrels, imparting soſt but firm tannins. Red berry fruits, cherry, raspberry and spicy vanilla palate. Alcohol 12.5%.
Ciders
It all started with bags of windfall apples from orchards belonging friends and neighbours. Te Turner family confesses it wasn’t too picky about what varieties went into the presses. “We used anything and everything,” Phil Turner admits.
Tey leſt the fruits of their labour… 75 litres of juice… at the back of the shed, and sampled the results the following summer. Te tasting turned out to be a success, and today Turners Cider is considerably
Try:
Balfour Leslie’s Reserve NV Well-balanced with lively acidity and a hint of sweetness. A youthful, fresh fruit style with flavours of lime and redcurrant. Comprising 55% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, 5% Pinot Meunier. Alcohol 11.5%.
boundaries of what English wine can be… so we keep experimenting. It keeps things interesting.”
more discerning.
Made in the Eastern counties style from dessert and culinary apples, the family uses Cox, Worcester, Bramley and Russets grown around Marden on the south-facing ridge below the Greensand Way and in the flood basin of the River Beult….
….and they’re using stainless steel vats instead of the shed!
Try: Dry Cider
Still, light, crisp cider with high acidity and low sweetness. Unfiltered and unpasteurised. Alcohol 6.5%.
Apple Pie Cider
Definitely one for Christmas, flavoured with spices and sweetened with fresh apple juice. Can be enjoyed hot or cold. Alcohol 4%.
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19th November - 21st December Tues - Sat 12-2pm, 6-9pm Homemade tomato & basil soup - served with bread* **
Luxury prawn & smoked salmon cocktail in Marie sauce with lettuce
Rosemary & garlic Brie - melting with a garlic & herb crust with toast* Duck liver pate - with toast Lemon Sorbet** *****
2 course £20.95 per person
3 course £25.95 per person
Pre booking only
Traditional turkey breast with chipolatas in bacon, stuffing, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, cranberry sauce & gravy Slow roast pork belly with crackling, creamy mash, seasonal vegetables, apple sauce & gravy
Succulent salmon supreme with lemon & herb butter, dauphinoise potatoes & seasonal vegetables
Roasted Mediterranean tart with new potatoes & seasonal vegetables *****
Traditional Christmas pudding with brandy sauce, cream/ice cream Rich chocolate & zesty orange cake with cream/ice cream Festival apple crumble with Christmas spice with cream** Classic Trifle with a kick - with juicy berries & sherry
Artisan cheeseboard - Top quality cheeses with chutney & biscuits - supplement applies *****
Complimentary Teas & Coffees * Suitable for Vegetarians ** Vegans *** Vegan option available
If you have a food allergy/intolerance, please let us know in advance as our food is prepared in a kitchen where nuts, gluten and other allergens are present. Our menus do not include all ingredients. Fish dishes may include bones.
Tel: 01892 730356
Benover Road, Benover, Yalding, Kent ME18 6AS
woolpackbenover@gmail.com
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Fine cask beers & lagers Home cooked meals & bar snacks
Our opening hours are: Tues til Friday
11am - 3pm, 5pm - 10.30pm Saturday 11am - 10.30pm Sunday 12 noon - 8pm
Mondays closed except Bank Holidays
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